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VIGILANTES, THE (2)

Last updated: 06-06-2022
VIGILANTES, THE (2)
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Also Known As:
  • Johnny And The Vigilantes

Basic Information

Area:
  • Unknown
Genre:
  • 60s Pop
Active Years:
L1963 - M1965

Lead Vocals, Sax: Derek Pease

Guitar: Bob Kent

Guitar: Barry Linney

Bass: Viv Sailsbury (2)Ken Cooper

Drums: Jeff Kitson (2)Phil Leaford (3)Barry Broad

                                                

The exploits of the Ely City Ramblers had brought together many of the members of The Vigilantes. Now entering into the beat era the group were determined not to get left behind. Derek had been singing since he was twelve and formed the rocknroller's named Johnny & the Vigilantes with the odd fact there was no Johnny in the band

 

In 1964 the band recorded four original songs at Bayes recordium

 

The band finished in mid 1965 when trainee bank manager bassist Ken Cooper was offered a post away shortly followed by Geoff Kitson decision to get married

 

 

Supports: The Rockin’ Berries

 

Discography:

Actd That’s Life / The Lonely Heart b/w About 6 foot 4 inches / Mean Girl Blues [ ]1964

 

Mediography:

Hope Of A Hit At Last CN 20/06/1964[ ](P)

City Group Beat 13 UP Udat[ ]6?

Upwell boys lead way in our beat group contest AP 07/05/1964[ ]

                  

Ely Ramblers SG (Broad - The Redbeats) <> The Corsairs (Broad - PCA4)