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BLACK ACES SKIFFLE GROUP, THE

Last updated: 28-06-2021
BLACK ACES SKIFFLE GROUP, THE

Basic Information

Area:
  • Ipswich, Suffolk, Uk
Genre:
  • Skiffle
Active Years:
E1957 - E1958

Lead Vocals, Guitar: Clive Young

Guitar: Roy Clover

Tea Chest Bass: Barry Brabham

Washboard: Clive Tatton

 

Formed at Lanseer Secondary Modern School in Ipswich. The group managed several gigs at the Saturday morning picture show at Ipswich's Gaumont cinema, playing during the intervals to shows such as the Six-Five Special. The group split in early 1958 when Clover left to become part of another school-based band The Rhythm Boys. Brabham and Young drifted away from music; Tatton hung around the scene making infrequent guest appearances, before helping to put together Nix Nomads.

 

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