A popular Perth band from the mid-60s, the Little Wheels was formed by Russ Kennedy, who had previously led the well-known Perth group the Nomads. The Nomads were a hit in their time, often serving as the support act for big-name overseas and interstate artists at the Capitol Theatre in Perth, including Johnny O’Keefe, Del Shannon, The Searchers, Peter and Gordon, Eden Kane, and Billy J. Kramer. Signed to the Clarion label, Russ Kennedy and the Little Wheels released two singles in 1966 and remained a staple of the Perth pub and nightclub scene until Kennedy formed Soul Purpose in 1967. Russ Kennedy died in 2021, followed by Cliff Toll in 2025.
Members
Russ Kennedy (vocals, harmonica, sax), Warwick Findlay (drums), Terry Malone (guitar), Johnny Hall (guitar), Ross Phillips (bass), Cliff Toll (drums), John Suda (guitar)
SINGLES
''I've Been Watching You (#99) / Too Much Monkey Business'' 1966 Clarion''I've Got My Eyes On You (And I Like What I See) (#98) / Little Wheel'' 1966 Clarion
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
Did Russell live in Sawers valley in the late 80s? I reckon I new him back then, we had a few laughs together working at a local servo
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