Blues Syndicate formed in 1966 in Adelaide. They were a very popular band on the pub and club circuit. They signed with Leedon records and in 1966 and cut one single ''Baby Please Don't Go / Tired of Tryin'' at Gamba studios in Melbourne St North Adelaide. The group may also be heard on 'Live At Big Daddy's' album compilation with two songs, ''Crossroads'' and ''The Midnight Hour''. That album was released on the Raven label in 1986 from recordings made in 1967. Geoff Kluke went on to become one of the greatest jazz bassists this country has produced. Albert Sawyer has since died.
Members
Chris McLure (guitar vocals), Geoff Kluke (bass), Rodney Scott (keyboards), Trevor Burns (sax), Albert Sawyer (drums), Mike Hayward (drums)
Blues Syndicate's original drummer 1965-6 was Mike Hayward, an immigrant from London. Hence the Georgie Fame recorded cover of 'Baby Please don't go'. This record was recorded in a studio in Melbourne St. Adelaide in 1966.
Even back then, Geoff Kluke was a magician on the bass. We did a few late night gigs in the musicians club in Adelaide and he turned heads with his creativity. Destined to be great!
Blues Syndicate's original drummer 1965-6 was Mike Hayward, an immigrant from London. Hence the Georgie Fame recorded cover of 'Baby Please don't go'. This record was recorded in a studio in Melbourne St. Adelaide in 1966.
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