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SWINGING SOUNDS, THE

Last updated: 05-10-2022
SWINGING SOUNDS, THE
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Also Known As:
  • The Sounds

Basic Information

Area:
  • Peterborough, Peterborough, Uk
Genre:
  • 60s Beat
Active Years:
L1963 - L1966

Lead Vocals: Tony Parkinson

Guitar: Richard Lou Lewis

Tenor & Baritone Sax: John Higdon

Tenor & Baritone Sax: Tony Francis

Bass: Geoff Lovell

Drums: Ricky Snosher Barnes (2)David Carter

 

Seen regularly in West Norfolk were The Swinging Sounds from Peterborough (sometimes advertised as from Northampton) later shortened to The Sounds. Advertised as playing the Kings Lynn Big Beat Gig along with The Group X, The Charades and Cambeat band The Utopians.

 

Supports: Lucas & The Mike Cotton Sound / The Dixiecups / The Farinas / Neil Lansdon & The Burnettes

 

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Diary Events
DateCatTitleSub TitleVenuePromoter
23-October-1966GIGTHE SOUNDS FROM NORTHAMPTON OPENING NIGHTCRAZY HORSE CLUB, THEMORE INFO