Now that Ian Todd is researching the Gary Edwards Combo here is an extract from their 1962 UK tour programme:
CHUBBY CHECKER 1962 TWIST EXTRAVAGANZA
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CHUBBY CHECKER
BROOK BROTHERS, SUSAN SINGER, McDEVITT & DOUGLAS,
KESTRELS, GARY EDWARDS COMBO
Rock n Roll groups are as numerous as rabbits in a warren. The Gary Edwards Combo is amongst the finest.
They fuse together magnificently and produce a primative and elemental sound which is electrifying in its impact.
The group was formed in December 1961. They have worked alnighters at the Flamingo and have demonstrated the twist at special request
at the Pigalle. On Christmas and New Years Eve they played in Londons newest restaurant the Bon Soir.
Gary Edward Cooper is 21 years old and was born in Cardiff. Gary started his musical career with the Streamliners three and a half years ago in Cardiff. His ambition is to succeed in show business. His favourite pastimes are listening to opera Bing Crosby and Ray Charles.
Malcolm Jones is 18 years old. Plays bass guitar. At school his best subjects were science and P.T. and his favourite artist is Ray Brown bass.
He is a native of Cardiff.
David (Dusty) Miller is 18 years old. Plays lead guitar. His favourite instrmentalist is Chet Atkins. Before entering show business he worked in a solicitors office. Dave too was born in Cardiff.
Malcolm (Mac) Todd is a naturally gifted exponent of the drums and Malcolm is 21 years old. He is a great admirer of Buddy Rich and Ray Charles and was once a moulder in a foundry. His hobbies are driving and reading.
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Chubby Checker
The Brook Brothers
Chas McDevitt & Shirley Douglas
The Kestrels
Susan Singer
Gary Edwards Combo
Red Price & His Orchestra
Bob Bain (compere)
Promoter – Arthur Howes
September 1962
2 – Blackpool (Opera House)
3 – Bristol (Colston Hall)
4 – Wolverhampton (Gaumont)
6 – Manchester (Apollo)
7 – Stockton (Globe)
8 – Newcastle (City Hall)
9 – Liverpool (Empire)
12 – Leeds (Odeon)
13 – Hull (ABC)
14 – Norwich (Theatre Royal)
15 – Portsmouth (Guildhall)
16 – Leicester (De Montfort Hall)
19 – Birmingham (Town Hall)
21 – East Ham (Granada)
22 – Sheffield (City Hall)
23 – Birmingham (Granada)
Red Price and his orchestra
Susan Singer
The Kestrals
Bob Bain
Chas McDevitt and Shirley Douglas
The Brook Brothers
interval
Gary Edwards Combo
Bob Bain
Chubby Checker
promoter Charles H Lockier
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