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The Merseybeats
36,836 listeners
Originally called The Mavericks, Tony Crane (born Anthony Crane, 17 April 1945, in Anfield, Liverpool) and Billy Kinsley (born William Elli… read moreOriginally called The Mavericks, Tony Crane (born Anthony Crane, 17 April 1945, in Anfield, Liverpool) and Billy Kinsley (born William Ellis Kinsley, 28 November 1946, at The Mill Road Hospital, Mill Road, Anfield, Liverpool) formed thei… read moreOriginally called The Mavericks, Tony Crane (born Anthony Crane, 17 April 1945, in Anfield, Liverpool) and Billy Kinsley (born William Ellis Kinsley, 28 November 1946, at The Mill Road Hospital, Mill Road, Anfield, Liverpool) formed their first band in late 1960 and became The Pacifics in Septemb… read more
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The Rockin' Berries
20,017 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
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Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
23,924 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
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The Casuals
15,888 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
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The Four Pennies
12,505 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
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Wayne Fontana
42,746 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
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Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
30,797 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
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The Ivy League
15,041 listeners
There are more than one artist with this name: 1) 60's British pop trio The Ivy League consisted of members John Carter, Ken Lewis (pr… read moreThere are more than one artist with this name: 1) 60's British pop trio The Ivy League consisted of members John Carter, Ken Lewis (previous members of Carter-Lewis and the Southerners), and Perry Ford. All three members were sessio… read moreThere are more than one artist with this name: 1) 60's British pop trio The Ivy League consisted of members John Carter, Ken Lewis (previous members of Carter-Lewis and the Southerners), and Perry Ford. All three members were session singers who possessed high-pitched singing voices, forming… read more
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The Applejacks
18,384 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Applejacks was a UK pop group in the 1960s who had a number 7 hit in the British hit p… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Applejacks was a UK pop group in the 1960s who had a number 7 hit in the British hit parade with "Tell me When" in 1964. Hailed from Solihull in 1964 they were previously kno… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Applejacks was a UK pop group in the 1960s who had a number 7 hit in the British hit parade with "Tell me When" in 1964. Hailed from Solihull in 1964 they were previously known as The Crestas and The Jaguars. They had the novelty appe… read more
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New Vaudeville Band
30,118 listeners
The New Vaudeville Band was a group created by songwriter Geoff Stephens in 1966 to record his novelty composition "Winchester Cathedr… read moreThe New Vaudeville Band was a group created by songwriter Geoff Stephens in 1966 to record his novelty composition "Winchester Cathedral", a song inspired by the dance bands of the 1920s. To his surprise, the song became a huge… read moreThe New Vaudeville Band was a group created by songwriter Geoff Stephens in 1966 to record his novelty composition "Winchester Cathedral", a song inspired by the dance bands of the 1920s. To his surprise, the song became a huge international hit, rising to #1 in the United States. When … read more