In late 1966 ex-Fabulous Blue Jays members drummer Bob Johnson and multi-instrumentalist Paul Shannon formed Grandma's Tonic with guitarist Dennis Whitehead. Soon after they added their old mate Ray Houston from the Fabulous Blue Jays on bass. They became the backing band for popular vocalist Peter Doyle, and they backed him on two singles, ''If You Can Put That In A Bottle / I’m Not The Boy You’re After'' and ''Plastic Dreams And Toy Balloons / You’re My Remedy''. The band also recorded a couple of singles on the Astor label with The Troggs cover ''Hi Hi Hazel'' being the most successful. Paul Shannon was the lead vocalist. The band dissolved in 1968 when Ray Houston joined Melbourne pub band The Escorts.
Members
Paul Shannon (vocals, bass, sax, keyboards), Dennis Whitehead (guitar), Ray Houston (bass), Bobby Johnson (drums)
''Hi Hi Hazel (#95) / Johnny The Hummer'' 1966 Astor
''I Know / Lost Girl'' 1967 Astor
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