SOUTHERN TRUST, THE
Last updated: 05-03-2014
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Basic Information
- Norwich, Norfolk, Uk
- 60s Pop
L1966 - L1967
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Lead Vocals: Peter Read aka Ricky Southern
Guitar: Peter Balls aka Johnny Balls
Keys: Lester Middleton
Bass: Dennis Matthews (2)George Parsons
Drums: Luke Watson aka Mick Alvin
In late 1966 established group The CBO felt their change in style over the last year meant they had outgrown their previous beat mantle and in November that year became known as The Southern Trust, a name inspired by the lyrics of Chuck Berry's Bye Bye Johnny.
The main stays of the band and of the previous CBO remained the partnership between vocalist, Peter Read aka Ricky Southern & Drummer Luke Watson who at this time was using the alias Mick Alvin
It was the departure of Ricky Southern in [date required] that saw the band become The Pleasure Machine
Supports: Graham Bond Organisation / Riot Squad / Alex Harvey & The Mox
Mediography:
New Name - Southern Trust 07/11/1966[ ]
CBO Inc <> The Pleasure Machine
