Roger Coulam (keyboards) formed the band in the autumn of 1969
Other members were: Madeline Bell (vocalist), Roger Cook (vocalist), Alan Parker (guitarist), Herbie Flowers (bassist), and Barry Morgan (drummer).
Most of the their songs were written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway
The band’s debut single “Melting Pot”, was released in1969
Their final album, Fruity, (January 1974)
The band performed Capital Radio’s jingles when it first went on air in 1973, Madeline Bell also sang the original jingles for pirate radio station – Radio Caroline
This week we had a little quiz
1. Sean John Combs is better known by what stage name?
2. Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Davy Jones, who’s missing
3. In May 2015, who dressed up as George Michael to celebrate their 27th birthday and posted the snaps on Twitter?
4. Who was Dionne Warwick’s most famous cousin?
5 What was Michael Jackson’s middle name?
Playlist:
XTC – Senses Working Overtime
Adam & The Ants – Goody Two Shoes
Westlife – If I Let You Go
Thompson Twins – You Take Me Up
Adam Faith – What Do You Want
The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
All Saints – Never Ever
Baby Bird – You’re Gorgeous
Barbra Streisand – Evergreen A Star Is Born
Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
The Real Thing – You to Me Are Everything
James Blunt – 1973
Diana Ross – Doobedood’ndoobe, Doobedood’ndoobe, Doobedood’ndoo
The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Los Bravos – Black Is Black
Lulu – The Man Who Sold the World
Paper Lace – Billy, Don’t Be a Hero
Ken Boothe – Everything I Own
The Foundations – Build Me up Buttercup
The Fat Boys – Wipeout
Blue Mink – Good Morning Freedom
Blue Mink – The Banner Man
The Beat – Can’t Get Used To Losing You
Status Quo – Caroline
Steam – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
Spandau Ballet – To Cut a Long Story Short
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tears of a Clown
Freda Payne – Band of Gold
Millie – My Boy Lollipop
Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up
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