LAURIE ALLEN REVIEW

After recording their last album 'Exposaic', chart topping duo Bobby and Laurie split on Christmas Eve of 1966. Soon after, Laurie put together a soul revue along the lines of the popular Stax and Motown acts. Originally called Dice, it was later renamed The Laurie Allen Revue, and its members included ex-Rondells Barry Rogers, Gary Young, Wayne Duncan, with guitarist Harry Herni (ex-The Harts) and backing singers Michele Kennedy and Colleen Hewett. In April 1967 Allen had told Go-Set: "I realized just a three-piece group couldn't give me the sound I wanted, so I added two girl vocalists, to give us a distinctive sound which can't be done by any Australian group". The Revue released three singles and an EP on the Festival label. Colleen’s sister Glenys later replaced Michele, however, only Colleen and Michele can be heard on The Revue’s singles. Future legendary guitarist Phil Manning joined them for a short period. They disbanded in 1968. Laurie Allen died in 2002. Barry Rogers died in 2009. Wayne Duncan died in 2016.

Members

John Adolphus (guitar), Laurie Allen (vocals, guitar, organ), Lawrie Byrnes (drums), Ron Cameron (drums), Harry Herni (guitar), Colleen Hewett (vocals), Glenys Hewett (vocals), Michelle Kennedy (vocals), Barry Rogers (bass), Manfred Shane (guitar), Gary Young (drums), Wayne Duncan (bass), Phil Manning (guitar)

SINGLES

''Beautiful Brown Eyes / Saved'' 1967 Festival
''Any Little Bit (#48) / Cool Jerk'' 1968 Festival
''As Long As I Got You / Not Born To Follow'' 1968 Festival

EPs

'Laurie Allen Review' 1968 Festival

References

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/