Jimmy James and the Vagabonds performing ‘This Heart Of Mine’
Formed in Jamaica, the Vagabonds recruited American-born Jimmy James to record their ‘Presenting The Fabulous Vagabonds’ album for Island Records in 1964. They moved to London the following year where they were soon invited to perform at The Marquee Club and received several return bookings. They [...]
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Jimmy James and the Vagabonds
7 November, 2008 – 11:00 am
The Migil Five
30 October, 2008 – 10:29 am
The Migil Five performing “Mockin’ Bird Hill”
Originally formed to back blind singer Lennie Peters in London pubs in 1960, the musicians in The Migil Five were skilled in just about every genre of popular music. After Peters decided to carve out a solo career, they were talent-spotted by bandleader Kenny Ball, who helped them [...]
The Animals
27 October, 2008 – 11:08 am
The Animals performing ‘House Of The Rising Sun’
One of the leading bands in the so-called British Invasion of the US, fronted by gravel-voiced Eric Burden, the Animals originated from Newcastle. Signed by manager and promoter Giorgio Gomelsky who showcased them at his Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, they were then picked up by producer Mickie Most. [...]
Spencer Davis Group
22 October, 2008 – 11:04 am
The Spencer Davis Group perform ‘Gimme Some Lovin”
Guitarist Spencer Davis formed his band with teenage vocalist Steve Winwood, his brother Muff Winwood on bass and drummer Peter York, and they became the first British band to be signed by producer Chris Blackwell. Winwood’s astonishingly mature vocals and the determined attack of the band resulted [...]