The Tuxedos 1962 and 1988

photos © Eric Upton

Robin Grooves, Peter (Jonah) Jones, Paul Burton, Don Climpson, Eric Upton

Martin Richter… fantastic

Richard Holgarth… Dallas Tuxedo guitars as well…don’t see those too often.

Michaela Audette… Thanks for posting. Today is my Dad’s birthday – Don Climpson. I remember going to the pier and seeing him play for the 80’s show. It is nice to see 60’s and 80’s pics side by side. Thanks again.

The Tuxedos at Hollington Methodist Church Hall in 1963

1963 Tuxedos at Hollington Methodist Church Hall

supplied by Peter Millington

Pete Millington… L-R Pete Jones. Eric Upton, Robin Groves, Don Climpson (at back waiting for Shadows cover performance to end) Paul Burton. – Taken at 8:10pm used to start early in those days as the last bus home usually went at 10:00 – 10:30pm, also, the caretaker had to come and lock up.

Tuxedos – early photo 1962

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supplied by Peter Millington

with Pete Jones (Jonah) (Drums) on far left then Don Climpson (Lead Vocals) Paul Burton (Rhythm) Dobin Groves (Lead Guitar) and Eric Upton (Bass Guitar)

Peter Pursglove….Certainly seen Jonah in a new light Alan he he

Pete Shaw….Pete (Jonah) Jones…an inspirational player to me during those halcyon days…he certainly knew how to make the drums work in a band!! Cheers Pete!!

Joe Knight….wow paul wouldnt have guest it was you!!!

teenagers

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