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
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart performing with the Jeff Beck Band
A former busker, Rod Stewart sang with a number of notable musicians during the early Sixties, including Long John Baldry, Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll, Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood and Jeff Beck. He was signed to Decca Records after their staff producer saw him perform at the Marquee [...]
The Migil Five
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
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. [...]
