Tony and The Defiants photo session 65/66

all photos supplied by Eric Upton

Dave Gibb, Peter Head, Tony Kenward, Paul Burton, Eric Upton.

Eric Upton… We were booked to play with The Four Pennies at Hove Town Hall but they didn’t show and people wanted their money back. Then the replacement group turned up and it was an early gig for The Kinks.

 

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 – 1961

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supplied by Peter Millington – Hastings Groups from 1958 to the present

Peter Millington… The Tuxedos – 1961 – L to R = Robin Groves, Pete Jones, Paul Burton, Don Climpson, Eric Upton – A great group that had a very large following. In those days the venues were mainly church halls and youth clubs – no alcohol in sight but who needed it!

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

Andre Palfrey-martin collection