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THAT DIRECTION

Last updated: 02-06-2015
THAT DIRECTION
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Also Known As:
  • Steve And That Direction
  • That Direction?

Basic Information

Area:
  • Norwich, Norfolk, Uk
Genre:
  • 60s Pop
Active Years:
L1967 - L1969

LVox: Steve Howarth

Guitar: Colin Sidell

Bass: Rod Dodman

Drums: Terry Merrit (2)Brian Langham (3)Gil Cawley

        

This Norwich Mod group were the idea of Mick Betts who helped out down at the Sprowston Youth Club. He originaly played with the group during their rehersal stage. The rest of the line-up came together after an advert was placed in the local paper.

 

In June 1968 Terry joined the group from [band required] but left to join Memphis Index in [date required] Brian Langham stood in for the group until ex [band required] Gil Cawley came in as Terry permanent replacement Until the group became Natural Riches In 1969 [unconfirmed]

 

In November 1968 the boys made their way to The City Music studio’s in Caister to record one of Colin’s original compositions Another Time & Place

 

In 1969 the band co into the studio again to record [details required]

 

In June 1969 [unconfirmed] the band changed their name to Natural Riches

 

Supports: The Taste / Ashton, Dyke & Gardner

 

Discography:

Actd Another Time & Place b/w If I were a Carpenter [ ]1968

 

Mediography:

‘Directions Demos Going Around’         24/03/1969[ ]

GROUPSCENE:

‘Looks at That Direction’ No’1 Rodney EENH&N 30/12/1968[ ](P)

Looks at That Direction’ No’2 Steve EENH&N 06/01/1969[ ](P)

‘Looks at That Direction’ No’3 Colin EENH&N 20/01/1969[ ](P)

‘Looks at That Direction’ No’4 Terry EENH&N 27/01/1969[ ](P)

 

The Directions <> Natural Riches (Merrit - Memphis Index)

Releases
Cover Title Studio Label YoR
THAT DIRECTIONANOTHER TIME AND PLACE B/W IF I WERE A CARPENTER CITY MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO 1968