Fomed 1961 around North Kent
See The boys live with Little Richard - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbaH2sXRi6g
Line-up included:
Barrie Cameron (b.Baz Elmes) organist/pianist/baritone saxophonist
Trevor White replaced Barrie Cameron and became the band's first vocalist
John St. John (b. John Gillard) guitarist
Wes Hunter (b, Dick Thomas), bassist
Tony Newman (b. Richard Anthony Newman) Drums
Terry Fogg replaced Richard Newman
Alan Holmes (Boots) saxets/woodwind
David Glyde (Griff West) saxes/woodwind
John Gillard ("Major"John St.John)
'Sounds Incorporated ('Sounds Inc" 1967) comprised some great North Kent Musicians except Tony Newman who came from N W London. Their instrumental popularity led to them to back Gene Vincent on his UK tour of 1961.and other American artistsincl. Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Sam Cooke and a deals with Parlophone. (Parlophone R4815 1961 Mogambo/ Emily) Decca Decca F11540 1962 Sounds Like Locomotion/ Taboo Decca F11590 1963 Stop/ Go Decca F11723 1963 Order Of The Keys/ Keep Moving Columbia Columbia DB7239 1964 The Spartans/ Detroit £30 Columbia DB7321 1964 Spanish Harlem/ Rinky Dink £35 Columbia DB77404 1964 William Tell/ Bullets Columbia DB7545 1965 Time For You/ Hall Of The Mountain King (Hit) Columbia DB7676 1965 My Little Red Book/ Justice Neddi Columbia DB7737 1965 On The Brink/ I'm Comin' Thru Polydor 56209 1967 How Do You Feel/ Dead As You Go
Their reputation at live performances, including those in the USA brought them to the notice of the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, who offered to act as their agent. Through this association they soon found themselves signed by Epstein, toured backing stars like LuLu and The Beatles. They opened for the Beatles World tour incl. the legendary show at New York's Shea Stadium. The Baatles invited Cameron, Holmes, and West to be the saxophone section on their Sgt. Pepper track "Good Morning, Good Morning." from the 'Sergeant Pepper' album.
'Sounds Incorporated's own UK success with singles was very modest in comparison to their reputation as live musicians, but they managed two minor hits while still with Epstein. Their greatest success was actually in Australia where their 'William Tell' went all the way to the £1 spot- despite passing almost unnoticed at home!
As the 1960s progressed the group began to disintegrate. First off, 1966 Tony Newman joined Jeff Beck's group and later went on to work with David Bowie. He was replaced by Trevor White the band's first vocalist. He was followed by Barrie Cameron who wanted to be in A&R, an arranger and manager, replaced by Terry Fogg The rest of the group soldiered on, mainly playing in Australia, until 1971 when they finally broke up to each pursue new musical careers. Bazz is now working for Sir Andrw Lyodd Webber Tony was drumming for the Everly Brothers!
