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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

The Patriots

Operated during 1963 / 64 / 65 we played at local clubs' schools etc. Music - Kinks, Shadows, Spotniks , Animals etc and some blues which has given me a love of the genre.
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Trevor Platt

The Patriots
Left to right: Chris Graville - Bass, Trevor Platt -Lead.guitar
Derek Cheetham - Rhythm guitar, John Mason - Drums

May Day Hop ticket advertising a gig at Aireborough Grammar school

The Patriots

The Patriots
Pictured at a reunion a few years ago at Otley Rugby Club
Left to right: Chris Graville, John Mason, Trevor Platt and Peter Tindal who stood in for Derek Cheetham.
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