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Monday, 14 October 2013

THE LEEMEN




Formed in the late 50s The Leemen were Lonnie Lee's backing band that released one single ''Johnny Guitar'' on the Leedon label in 1960. The single was reasonably successful and made the top 20. This single was also released in NZ and the USA. Another two EP's followed. The band went through many lineup changes during its existence. Peter Bazley died in 1999.

Members

Peter Bazley (guitar), Tony Gaha (drums), Johnny Ryan (bass), Dave Scott (sax), Derby Wilson (guitar), Jeff Denton (bass/piano), Graham Dunn (guitar), Frank Griffith (drums), Lance Ransome (guitar), Terry Hearne (guitar), Leon Isackson (drums)




SINGLES
''Johnny Guitar (#16) / Hucklebuck'' 1961 Leedon
''On The Run / My Baby Don't 'Low'' [with Lonnie Lee] 1964 HMV
''More Than Yesterday / Love's Gonna Live Here'' [with Lonnie Lee] 1964 HMV
''Little White House / The Waltz You Saved For Me'' [with Lonnie Lee] 1965 HMV

EPs
'Introducing The Leemen' 1961 Leedon
'The Leemen With Voices' 1961 Leedon




References

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


4 comments:

  1. The first song I learned on my guitar.

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  2. Lucky enough to play Peter Bazleys 64 Fender Mustang he used on this song Incredible guitarist

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  3. He played a Jazzmaster in 1960?

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