Popular Newcastle band that formed in 1974 by local legend Rick Pointon (ex The Others, The Second Thoughts) as a rock and roll revival band. They were regulars at arguably the most famous pub ever in Newcastle, The Star Hotel pulling in big crowds as they played their 1950s-inspired rock three times a week. Signed to the Copperfield label they released a couple of singles and album 'Hey Rock n Roll' that had much success in their hometown. The band appeared on TV and played with Sherbet, Dragon, Hush, Billy Thorpe, Stylus, TMG, Radio Birdman and many more. In 1978 they released a single ''I Can Do It'' on the ATA label. They disbanded in 1979 but reformed in 1992. The album 'Hey Rock n Roll' was rereleased in 2002.
Members
Steve Coburn (guitar/vocals), Bruce McIntyre (drums), Rick Pointon (bass/vocals), Dennis Butler (guitar/vocals) Fred Asmanas (guitar), Dennis Bourke (guitar), Greg Carter (guitar), Phil Jones (guitar), Bill Watson (guitar), Brian Edwards (sax), John Gilchrist (keyboards, trumpet), Wayne Holstein (guitar)
''We Put The Bomp (In The Bomp Bomp Bomp) (#90) / Love Potion No.9'' 1975 Copperfield
''Hey Rock And Roll / Over And Over'' 1975 Copperfield
''J.O.K. / Tobacco Road'' 1976 ATA
''I Can Do It (#75) / Rock Won't Never Die'' 1977 ATA
''The Newcastle KB United Song'' 1978 Wheel
'Hey Rock And Roll' 1976 Copperfield
You forgot one member who played the sax Brian Edwards (aka Eddie Edwards)
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ReplyDeleteLoved this band we danced on the bar at the start hotel was unreal
ReplyDeleteShould said star hotel love you guys made those years great
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