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IMPI

Last updated: 03-12-2014

Lead Vocals: Chris Agginie

Lead Vocals: Bill Wicker added member

Guitar: Mick Betts (2)Terry Long (3)Dennis Woodcock

Sax: Ray Blake

Bass: Brian Harrison ??Dave Terry

BSax: Dave Leeds

Trpt: Tony Jones

Drums: Clive Attoe 

          

Named after an African tribe, Impi being Zulu for a body of armed men. The name was given to them on the appearance of lead singer Chris Aginnie who had relocated to Norwich as a trainee nurse. A large portion of the group had previously been playing in simular brass driven bands, The Blue Street Soul. Together the line-up became Remedy in May/June 1970 but only lasted a few months before disbanding

Chris's travelling friend Orlando Williams would also occassionally sing with them. In January 1969 both Chris & Orlando were featured singing together at a Barnados party in the Norwich Mercury. In February 1969 Terry Long returned on guitar. "We travelled around in a Morris Worker bus" said Terry who recalls his highlights as backing Marmalade and the playing of the Boston Gliderdrome venue with its revolving stage.

The band came to the attention in the press after some good reviews and Chris was interviewed. Chris Accra Ghana (Born 1946 and aged 23) said that the band had a distinct sound and that he liked performing to the local crowds although he did miss his home 

Dave Leeds was recruited from the overcrowded Cheaters and came in on Baritone Sax

                 

Supports:

Mamalade / Vanity Fair / Decker / Cupids Inspiration / The Gass / All Night Walkers / Skatalite / Chris McClure Sect

The Mooche / Oakley’s Oracles / The Epics / Ruby James & The Sound Trekkers / Clearwater / Matthew / Raymond Froggart

 

Mediography:

Bernado children guests at club party EEN 17/01/69 (P)

New sound in Norwich NM&J 21/06/69 (P)

           

Blue Street Soul <> Remedy / Amberstone