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Friday 24 April 2020

JACKSON KINGS



The Jackson Kings morphed out of a band called The Castaways in 1965 playing R&B covers. Signed to CBS they recorded two singles "Watch Your Step" and Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" in 1966 before Ronnie Charles replaced Carl Bennett on vocals. The band gigged around Melbourne appearing at top venues like The Thumpin' Tum and Garrison. Later that year they disbanded with Brian Cadd and Ronnie Charles joining The Groop.

Members

Carl Bennett (vocals), Chas Brown (guitar), Brian Cadd (keyboards, vocals), Ronnie Charles (vocals), Neville Ray (bass), Bill Turgeon (drums)




SINGLES
''Watch Your Step / Come On Now'' 1966 CBS
''Watermelon Man / Lawdy Miss Clawdy'' 1966 CBS







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