The Fugitives, what can I say? For a band that recorded in the 60's and 70's there is hardly any info on them at all. So, I have had to do a lot of digging around which unfortunately hasn't revealed much at all. Formed in the early 60s by the Monks brothers, Ron and Gary, they must have been pretty handy because Johnny Devlin then A&R manager and house producer at RCA got them a recording session. ''I'm Gonna Give My Love To You'' was written by Devlin and it was released in October 1964. By late 1965, vocalist ''Bip'' Addison (ex-The Thunders) was added to the lineup. Come January 1966 and The Fugitives issued another single this time on the Leedon label, ''All Your Lies / Baby Come Back''. Both sides were self-penned by the band. Daily Mail reviewer Wal Wallis thought The Fugitives had “obviously quite a lot to learn about presentation and selection of material.” While still with The Fugitives, ''Bip'' also performed as a solo artist before leaving the band that same year. Over the next few years, they toured nonstop and eventually transformed into a cabaret band. Multi-instrumentalist Ralph White joined just before they recorded their debut album 'Fugitives' on RCA in 1975, produced by Rocky Thomas. It is unknown when they finished up. Any extra info would be appreciated.Gary Monks died in 2016.
Members
''Bip'' Addison (vocals), Ron Monks (vocals / guitar), Bill Robins (bass), John Brissett (drums), Gary Monks (sax / flute), Ralph White (trumpet / trombone / keyboards)
SINGLES ''I'm Gonna Give My Love To You / Really Gonna Shake'' 1964 RCA ''All Your Lies / Baby Come Back'' 1966 Leedon ''Rag Doll / We've Got More Than It Takes'' 1975 RCA
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