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YOUNG ONES, THE

Last updated: 28-06-2023
YOUNG ONES, THE
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Also Known As:
  • Ricky Wilson And The Young Ones

Basic Information

Area:
  • Holbeach, Lincolnshire, Uk
Genre:
  • 60s Pop
Active Years:
E1961 - E1964

Lead Vocals: Ricky Wilson

Guitar: Dave Jock Shennan

Guitar: Jeff Wilson

Bass: Phil Rudd

Drums: Dave Tibbles

               

Wilson brothers Rick & Jeff had put together their first band The Echoes whilst still attending the George Farmer Secondary modern school in Holbeach. Their first serious venture into music materialized at their parents pub the White Hart in Sutton

 

The Young Ones were an instant success turning pro in 1962. The main turning point for the band came after their first performance on ITV's, [Juniot Angle Club] Sandy Sanford Show in [date reqired] Impressed by the group and in particular lead singer Ricky Wilson, Rick was asked to perform Elvis Presley's, Devil In Disguise with the Peter Fenn Orchestra. This led to a host of TV appearances including Scottish TV whilst playing in [details required]. The band split in early 1964

          

Supports:

Freddie & The Dreamers

 

Discography:

BBC Demo [more information required]

 

Mediography:

TV:

ITV’s Sandy Sanford performed ~ [song title required] [ ] [date required]

BBC 625 Show at          performed ~ [song title required] [ ] [date required]

Ricky Wilson solo with the Peter Fenn Orchestra performed ~ Devil In Disguise [ ]6?

Crampian TV The ‘Teen Beat’ Show ~ [song title required] [ ] [date required]

                  

<> (R.Wilson - The Castaways) (Rudd - Micks Mode)