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The Four Pennies
11,152 listeners
Disambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Grou… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a numbe… read moreDisambiguation - There are three bands with this moniker. 1. 60's soul group on Brunswick records 2. UK Britbeat band. 3. US Girl Group. 1. They got their start in the early 50s as the Five Pennies, eventually becoming (with a number of personnel changes along the way) the Chimes, and the 4 … read more -
The Rockin' Berries
19,605 listeners
The origins of the band go back to the late 1950's when Brian "Chuck" Botfield (born 14 November 1943, Birmingham), and Geof… read moreThe origins of the band go back to the late 1950's when Brian "Chuck" Botfield (born 14 November 1943, Birmingham), and Geoff Turton (born 11 March 1944, Birmingham), met while attending Turves Green School and playing cla… read moreThe origins of the band go back to the late 1950's when Brian "Chuck" Botfield (born 14 November 1943, Birmingham), and Geoff Turton (born 11 March 1944, Birmingham), met while attending Turves Green School and playing clarinet in the school band. Chuck Botfield later went to Mosel… read more -
Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
28,886 listeners
Brian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the ba… read moreBrian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the band in 1966 and the band continued as The Tremeloes. The group formed in 1958 as Brian Poole and th… read moreBrian Poole & the Tremeloes were an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, England. Lead singer Brian Poole left the band in 1966 and the band continued as The Tremeloes. The group formed in 1958 as Brian Poole and the Tremoloes (the name soon being changed thanks to the spell… read more -
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
24,058 listeners
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), an… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first ve… read moreCliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966). In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good… read more -
Eden Kane
14,664 listeners
Like Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some intere… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy… read moreLike Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, Eden Kane was born in India, but returned to Britain as a child. He first created some interest for his talent, with an advertising jingle for Cadbury's, called "Hot Chocolate Crazy". This was played almost as often as Horace Batchelor&… read more -
Wayne Fontana
39,112 listeners
Wayne Fontana (born Glynn Ellis on 28 October 1945, Manchester, Lancashire), was a popular mid sixties pop singer. In 1962, he formed his g… read moreWayne Fontana (born Glynn Ellis on 28 October 1945, Manchester, Lancashire), was a popular mid sixties pop singer. In 1962, he formed his group Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders and got a recording contract. Hit tracks with The Mindbende… read moreWayne Fontana (born Glynn Ellis on 28 October 1945, Manchester, Lancashire), was a popular mid sixties pop singer. In 1962, he formed his group Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders and got a recording contract. Hit tracks with The Mindbenders included 1964's UK top 5 single "Um Um Um Um Um… read more -
Mark Wynter
12,587 listeners
Mark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jean… read moreMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wikiMark Wynter was a brittish pop-singer, popular in the early 1960's. In 1962 he recorded a version of the song "Venus in Blue Jeans" which hit #4 on UK charts. View wiki -
P.J. Proby
26,211 listeners
P.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayal… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961,… read moreP.J. Proby, born James Marcus Smith on 6 November 1938, is a singer, songwriter, and actor noted for his voice and his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley, plus interpretations of modern standards in the vein of Tom Jones. Until 1961, he used the name Jett Powers. The stage name P.J. Proby was… read more -
David Garrick
15,445 listeners
British pop and classical crossover artist David Garrick was born Philip Darryl Core in Liverpool in 1946. His school choir master discove… read moreBritish pop and classical crossover artist David Garrick was born Philip Darryl Core in Liverpool in 1946. His school choir master discovered his singing talents, characterised by a rich powerful voice which extended beyond two octaves,… read moreBritish pop and classical crossover artist David Garrick was born Philip Darryl Core in Liverpool in 1946. His school choir master discovered his singing talents, characterised by a rich powerful voice which extended beyond two octaves, and David was encouraged by his choir master to take up tra… read more -
The Casuals
13,909 listeners
The Casuals, although British, spent several years honing their skills in mainland Europe, particularly Italy, where they based themselves … read moreThe Casuals, although British, spent several years honing their skills in mainland Europe, particularly Italy, where they based themselves for a while before they returned to Britain in 1967. In 1968, they were successful in Opportunity … read moreThe Casuals, although British, spent several years honing their skills in mainland Europe, particularly Italy, where they based themselves for a while before they returned to Britain in 1967. In 1968, they were successful in Opportunity knocks, a TV talent series. Mary Hopkin was another singer t… read more