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Ricky Seaton and the Avengers
Ricky Seaton and the Avengers
Loyds Bank
Loyds Bank
Moldy Warp
Bands who appeared
at the Kings Hall Ilkley
Bands who appeared
at the Kings Hall Ilkley
Vince Philpotts
Vince Philpotts
Pete and Stan with the Earwig trophy which was won in "Best Yorkshire group contest" organised by Coca Cola, Star Cinema and Philips records at the Albert Cinema Brighouse on 29th April 1964.
They were part of the group The Tarantulas in the final and completed against: The Zondas, Clive and the Crestas, The Talismen, The Phantoms, The Ravons, The Gleneagles and The Astrals.
Their prize was an audition for Philips Records and a tour of Star Cinemas
Vince Philpotts
Vince Philpotts
Vince Philpotts
Vince Philpotts
Clive Steele
The Ladykillers
The Ladykillers
The Raiders
The Vikings
7 FOLK
The Senators
Vince Philpotts
Geoff Chew
Geoff Chew
A talented guitarist and drummer, Geoff Chew’s initial urge to take up a musical instrument came in 1957 after watching Elvis performing ‘All Shook Up’ on television.
A couple of cheap guitars later, Geoff graduated to a Hofner V3 and, in 1961 aged sixteen, he launched his first band ‘The Senators’.
As the band’s reputation grew and gigs multiplied, Geoff managed to buy the iconic combination of a Fender Stratocaster and a Vox AC30 amplifier.
By 1963 trends in music had changed and 'The Senators' enlisted a new vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
Geoff traded in his Strat for a Gibson ES335 and, with the arrival of yet another vocalist and rhythm guitarist, in late 1964 it seemed prudent to change the name of the band. So, was born ‘The Ladykillers’ who enhanced their image by acquiring a Rolls Royce Hearse to ferry their equipment around.
Later, although successful, the band folded and Geoff Chew and the drummer Mick Larvin joined members of ‘The Tarantulas’ in forming ‘Moldy Warp’. Ex-Senator/Ladykiller Des O’Hara also joined ‘Moldy Warp’ in early 1966.
The Senators in a goods wagon at the sidings alongside Otley station
The Senators, a photoshoot for the Evening post
Geoff with the Senators at Bramhope Memorial Hall
The Senators, left to right: Johnny Philips, Brian Dobson, Des O'Hara, Martin Taylor and Geoff Chew
Geoff at the "Top Twenty Club" at Idle Bradford
The Ladykillers, a photoshoot for the Evening post.
Left to right: Mick Larvin, Barry Clements,
Des O'Hara, Andrew Moss and Geoff Chew
The Moldy Warp about to holiday in France
Top row Left to right: Brian Bailey, Mick Larvin, George Spellar,
Bottom row Left to right: Des O'Hara, Peter (Stan) Dobson and Geoff Chew
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