THE DYMONDS

The Dymonds were formed in the 60s in Melbourne. The initial line up was Scottie Taylor on bass, Peter Waddell on vocals/Hammond organ and guitar, Tony Stumbles on drums, and big Pete "Stretch''? on guitar. They appeared on TV music shows Bandstand and Kommotion and were popular on the dance and discotheque circuit. The band also backed many artists including Lynne Randell, Tony Barber, Buddy England, Pat Carroll and Denise Drysdale. They performed at the Hoadley Battle of the Sounds on a number of occasions. During this period Graeme Hemphill replaced Stretch. Peter Waddell was one of the first guitarists in Australia to play a twin neck. 

The band called it quits in late 1967 but reformed in 1968 with some lineup changes occurring. Les Taylor replaced Tony Stumbles on drums, Don Bailes replaced Scottie Taylor on bass and guitarist Richard Evans was added leaving Peter Waddell to concentrate solely on Hammond organ. In the same year they secured a record contract with Astor and released the single ''Anna J / Ice Cream Machine'' as The Dymond. The single went nowhere, and they broke up again. Waddell and Bailes would join The Paul McKay Sound.

Members

Peter Waddell (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Scottie Taylor (bass), Don Bailes (bass), Graeme Hemphill (guitar), Tony Stumbles (drums), Richard Evans (guitar), Pete ''Stretch''? (guitar), Les Taylor (drums)

SINGLES

''Anna J. / Ice Cream Machine'' 1968 Astor