Lance Reynolds, Will Scarlet, and Gino Lattore formed the Australian rock ’n’ roll revival group Silver Studs in Brisbane in 1975. Lattore had been the lead vocalist in blues band Clydehouse alongside guitarist and future Sherbet member Harvey James. Future international blues artist Will Scarlet was an original member and wrote their first single, ''My Teenage Dream''. He stayed with the band from its inception until just before the recording of ''Happy Days'', playing a key role in their early success. The trio’s act combined singing, dancing, and comedy.
That same year, they signed with Philips and released ''My Teenage Dream'', which failed to chart. In February 1976, they supported UK band The Hollies on their national tour. Scarlet left and was replaced first by Vivien Grayson, then Paul Stevens. Silver Studs’ biggest hit came with their version of ''Happy Days'', the theme from the US TV show, reaching #5 in May 1976. Their follow-up, ''Dance With A Dolly'', hit #17 in September, and their debut album 'Happy Days' sold 50,000 copies.
In early 1977, Stevens left to join Ol’ 55, performing as Mike Raffone. Reynolds and Lattore carried on as a duo, rebranding as The Studs and adding a new backing band. Their debut single ''Funky Feet'' reached #20 in June 1977. They recorded an album that was shelved until November 1978, released as 'The New Studs Album', which produced two more singles: ''Today I Met The Girl I’m Gonna Marry'' and ''Dr Bop''. Gino Lattore died in 1990.
Members
Will Scarlet, Lance Reynolds, Gino Latorre, Paul Stevens, Vivien Grayson
''My Teenage Dream / The Night Has A Thousand Eyes'' 1976 Philips
''Happy Days (#5) / I Only Have Eyes For You'' 1976 Philips
''Dance With A Dolly (With A Hole In Her Stockin') (#17) / Why Do Fools Fall In Love'' 1976 Philips
''Way Back In The Fifties / Lean Baby'' 1976 Philips
SINGLES (as The Studs)
''Funky Feet (#20) / Disco Death'' 1977 Wizard
''Today I Met The Girl I'm Gonna Marry / I Don't Wanna Waltz, Matilda With You'' 1977 Wizard
''Dr. Bop (#43) / Crazy Lover'' 1978 Wizard
ALBUMS (as The Silver Studs)
'Happy Days' (#26) 1976 Philips
''Funky Feet (#20) / Disco Death'' 1977 Wizard
''Today I Met The Girl I'm Gonna Marry / I Don't Wanna Waltz, Matilda With You'' 1977 Wizard
''Dr. Bop (#43) / Crazy Lover'' 1978 Wizard
'Happy Days' (#26) 1976 Philips
'The New Studs Album' 1978 Big Time
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
It would be of an interesting note to mention that International blues recording artist Will Scarlet was an original member of the Silver Studs and in fact wrote their first single My Teenage Queen. Will was with the Studs from its earliest conception right up to, the and just before, the recording of Happy Days. Will was an integral part of the success of the Silver Studs and should not be forgotten for his contribution in paving the way for them.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Silver Studs. Will Scarlet really stood out from the rest of them he had real attitude and was believable and still carries that same attitude in his shows to-day.
DeleteThankyou. That info has been added
ReplyDeletedont forget they sang the Kangroo song as well as abbdabba honey moon some of there best
ReplyDeleteDancing with Dr Bop was the first English no.1 penned by Bruce Woolley (how did he find the Studs?) - whose long career includes writing credits for 'Video Killed The Radio Star' and 'Slave To The Rhythm'
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ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Gino Lattore...I played with him in a band a couple of years before Silver Studs... and knew him from Hair... what a voice.
Gino died of cancer some time back
DeleteMy brother Gino Latorre from silver studs. And was in hair to. He died but not from cancer. Libby latorre
DeleteThanks for clarifying that
DeleteGino did not die from cancer
Delete@libby I loved the boys. I was just a kid. Sad to hear of Gino passing. I knew Tony had. What happened to Mario.xx All my love to the latorres. Great memories I will never forget.
ReplyDeleteSaw Gino sing a few years back at the Gold coast what avoice and smile Great singer
ReplyDeleteLibby LaTorre would love to catch up are you in Oz Gayle Payne
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing a 9 member cover band in the late 80s called Silver Studs. They played gigs right up the east coast of Oz . Great Band. Anyone else remember them?
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