SUGARBEATS, THE

Lead Vocals: Russell South added member

Vocals, Guitar: Geoff Moulton

Guitar: David Hook

Bass: Trefor Thomas added member

Drums: Derek Hardaker

Saxlingham born David Hook and his life long friend Geoff Moulton had a passion for guitars and started this band at the local youth club and were heavily Influenced by none other than Hank Marvin

Trefor Thomas who was a year older but had attended Thorpe Grammar along with the rest of the band came in on bass   

A singer proved slightly harder to acquire, They auditioned school colleage Aubrey Smith but Dave admits it was more for his Alan Clark (Hollies lead singer) the band evenually went for Rusty South

The groups first gig was playing at the Tennis Club Social event at Hempnall Village hall on 27th July 1964. 

The bands finale appears to be their entry into the Norwich Mercury Beat contest, playing the Diss Corn Hall in round7 on the 1st June 1965

Trefor Thomas went on to join The Circuit Five while the crux of the band went on to form the latin named Nemo Sect

possibly from Hempnall [unconfirmed]

Mediography:

Mike Sarne for the beat finals NM&J 02/04/1965[ ]

<> Nemo Sect (Thomas - The Circuit Five)