Welcome to Bandspace
This is a page where individual members of bands can be indexed so you can jump between different band members as easily as you can jump between connected family members. It should make it easier to browse and find people of interest or with connections to each other. It is also a prompt for musicians who don't have profiles yet that can be researched and added to Wikitree.
For editable profiles, the band header (eg Space:Music_Groups_and_Bands#The_Beatles) can be hyperlinked from the profile. For private listed profiles the bandspace link can be put in the comments.
There is no reason why every band cannot eventually have its own Freespace page (if someone wants to build one) but until they start appearing and getting linked together with band member profiles, this is a workable placeholder for bands without their own pages.
The current order isn't completely arbitrary, The Weavers is the oldest band where all the members have been linked, the next hundred or so are in the order they had number 1 records in the UK up to 1980, and the next few dozen are the best-selling bands in history that didn't have a UK number 1 before 1981. After that the order becomes somewhat arbitrary! The reason there are more UK bands at the top is simply because this page started life as a by-product of the UK Number 1s index. (If anyone does want to alphabetize the order, you have my blessing).
Hyperlinks direct to artists names should only be used where they have Wikitree profiles. If they have no profile but they are on Wikipedia, then add (wiki) with a hyperlink, so we can easily see who needs a profile. If they have a profile you should also state their connection status - connected, N/C or unlisted (living people with private profiles). I have been putting N/C in bold for deceased people with profiles that need connecting
Please feel free to edit, make corrections, add bands, band members and associated figures, add links to profiles, add information about bands, link to freespace band pages and research, connect and build profiles for any unprofiled musician listed! This is an ongoing project and there will always be bands that haven't been added yet.
Dedicated Freespace pages exist for the following bands:
- The Band
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- Fleetwood Mac
- The Marvelettes
- The Tragically Hip
- The Velvet Underground
The Weavers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weavers
- Founded in Greenwich Village, New York. Folk/protest
The Stargazers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stargazers_(vocal_ensemble)
- From the UK
- Cliff Adams connected
- Ronnie Milne 1921-2014 (wiki) Connectable
- Marie Benson (no wiki)
- Fred Datchler (no wiki - but his son was in Johnny Hates Jazz)
- Bob Brown (no wiki)
The Johnston Brothers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Johnston_Brothers
- From the UK
- Johnny Johnston 1919-1998 - later formed a company that created advertising jingles
- Alan Dean (no wiki)
- Eddie Lester (no wiki)
- Denny Vaughan 1922-1972 (Canuckypedia)
Bill Haley and his Comets
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Haley_%26_His_Comets
- From Chester, Pennsylvania
- Bill Haley 1925-1981 Connected
- Marshall Lytle 1933-2013 (wiki) – double bass - left to join the Jodimars in 1955.
- Franny Beecher 1921-2014 (wiki) - guitar
- Billy Williamson 1925-1996 (wiki) – steel guitar
- Johnny Grande 1930-2006 (wiki) – piano
- Billy Gussak – drums (session musician)
- Danny Cedrone 1920-1954 (wiki) – electric guitar (was on the original recordings of Clock and Shake but declined to join the group permanently and died from a fall just as they made it big)
- Joey Ambrose 1934-2021 (wiki) - performed on the big hits, left to join the Jodimars in 1955.
- Al Rex 1928-2020 (wiki) - double bass
- (from Sep 1955) Rudy Pompilii 1924-1976 (wiki) - saxophone, clarinet
- (from 1955) Ralph Jones 1921-2000 (wiki) - drummer, performed on later tracks like Alligator.
The Dream Weavers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dream_Weavers
- From the University of Florida
- Gene Adkinson 1934-2009 (FindAGrave)
- Wade Buff 1934-2022 m. 1956 Mary Rude
- Lee Turner
- Eddie Newson
- Sally Sanborn
- Mary Carr
- Mary Rude
The Teenagers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Teenagers
- From Harlem, New York
- Frankie Lymon N/C
- Joe Negroni 1940-1978 (wiki)
- Sherman Garnes 1940-1977 (wiki)
- Jimmy Merchant (Living)
- Herman Santiago (Living) - original singer but had a sore throat the day they were due to record Fools, ended up stepping aside for Lymon.
- (from 1966) Jimmy Castor 1940-2012 (wiki)
The Crickets
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crickets
- From Lubbock, Texas
- Buddy Holly connected
- Niki Sullivan (wiki)
- Jerry Allison (wiki)
- Joe B. Mauldin (wiki)
- Sonny Curtis - joined in 1958
Lord Rockingham's XI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Rockingham%27s_XI https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/lord_rockinghams_xi
- From England
- Harry Robinson (bandleader) - connected
- Benny Green (saxophone) (wiki)
- Cherry Wainer (organ) (wiki)
- Don Storer (drums) (Cherry Wainer's husband)
- Reg Weller (percussion)
- Red Price (tenor saxophone) Born in Liverpool in 1933, he played in the Ted Heath Band, later joining Don Lang's Frantic Five.
- Rex Morris (tenor saxophone) participated in several Beatles recordings
- Cyril Reubens (baritone saxophone)
- Ronnie Black (double bass)
- Bernie Taylor (guitar) previously with The Eddie Hazell Trio
- Eric Ford (guitar)
- Kenny Packwood (guitar)
- Ian Fraser (piano)
The Platters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platters
- From Los Angeles, California
- Herb Reed 1928-2012 (wiki)
- Tony Williams 1928-1992 (wiki)
- David Lynch 1928-1981 (bio)
- Paul Robi 1931-1989 (bio)
- Zola Taylor 1938-2007 (wiki)
Cliff Richard and The Shadows/Drifters
From London, England. Formed as The Drifters but ran into legal conflicts with the American band of the same name, so switched to Shadows after their first big hit. While they were often paired with Cliff Richard in the 50s and 60s, they were very much their own band and released their own singles and albums at the same time as recording with Cliff, and continued doing so well into the 2000s (despite a short-lived disbandment in 1968).
- Cliff Richard (Living) Connected
- Jet Harris 1939-2011 (wiki)
- Tony Meehan 1943-2005 (wiki)
- Hank Marvin (Living)
- Bruce Welch (Living)
- (1969-70) Alan Hawkshaw 1937-2021 - tour of Japan and one studio album. Also played for Emile Ford and the Checkmates. More famous for his TV themes (Grange Hill, Countdown)
- (1973-77) Alan Tarney (Living)
Cliff and the Shadows had hits. The Shadows on their own had hits (invariably instrumentals). Jet Harris and Tony Meehan had a hit of their own. Cliff later had hits of his own, without the Shadows. Both Cliff and The Shadows separately competed in the Eurovision Song Contest. Hank Marvin released solo work and also formed a group with Bruce Welch and John Farrar (of The Strangers).
In 1963, 5 of the first 6 records to hit Number 1 were by Cliff and the Shadows, the Shadows or Jet Harris/Tony Meehan. The only record to interrupt the run was The Wayward Wind by Frank Ifield.
Emile Ford and the Checkmates
See Emile Ford wiki
- Mostly from St Lucia, West Indies
- Emile Ford (wiki) (Connectable - great-grandfather - unlisted grandmother is mother of Frederick Edward Miller, Emile's father). First Black British artist to sell one million copies of a single.
- George Sweetnam-Ford (connectable - half brother of Emile)
- Ken Street
- Dave Sweetnam-Ford (connectable - half brother of Emile)
- John Cuffley
- (early 60s)) Alan Hawkshaw 1937-2021 - Later briefly in The Shadows. More famous for his TV themes (Grange Hill, Countdown)
The Fordettes (backing singers)
- Margot Quantrell
- Eleanor Russell
- Vicki Haseman
- Betty Prescott
Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Kidd_%26_the_Pirates
- From London, England
- Johnny Kidd 1935-1966 - connected
- Alan Caddy (wiki) 1940-2000
- Brian Gregg
- Clem Cattini (Living - appeared on 42 UK #1s!)
- Joe Moretti (lead guitar) (wiki)
Line-up changed after their hit Shaking All Over
The Marcels
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marcels
- From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Cornelius Harp
- Fred Johnson
- Gene Bricker
- Ron Mundy
- Richard Knauss
The Temperance Seven
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Temperance_Seven
- From the Chelsea School of Art, London
1920s style jazz
- Paul McDowell
- Philip Harrison
- Brian Innes
The Highwaymen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highwaymen_(folk_band)
- From Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut
- Dave Fisher
- Bob Burnett
- Steve Butts
- Chan Daniels
- Steve Trott (now a circuit judge!)
- (later) Gil Robbins (father of Tim)
B. Bumble and the Stingers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Bumble_and_the_Stingers
- Louisiana musicians in Los Angeles
- René Hall
- Earl Palmer
- Red Callender
- Tommy Tedesco
The Tornados
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tornados
- From London England
- Session musicians for producer Joe Meek, backing band for Billy Fury.
- Heinz Burt N/C
- Clem Cattini (Living)
- Roger LaVern 1938-2013
- George Bellamy (Living)
- Allan Caddy 1940-2000 (wiki)
Gerry & The Pacemakers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_and_the_Pacemakers
- from Liverpool, England
- Gerry Marsden connected
- Freddie Marsden connected
- Les Chadwick 1943-2019
- Les Maguire unlisted
The Beatles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles
- from Liverpool, England. Evolved out of school skiffle band The Quarrymen, briefly (one tour of Scotland) known as the Silver Beatles.
- John Lennon 1940-1980 connected - also of The Plastic Ono Band
- Paul McCartney (Living) connected - also of Wings
- George Harrison 1943-2001 connected - also of The Travelling Wilburys
- Ringo Starr (Living) connected
"5th Beatles"
Former members
- Pete Best (living)
- Stuart Sutcliffe N/C
Collaborators
- Billy Preston N/C Get Back/Don't Let Me Down
- Eric Clapton (living) While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Tony Sheridan My Bonnie
Professional associates:
- George Martin (producer)
- Brian Epstein (manager)
- Mal Evans (roadie/hammer tapper)
- Klaus Voorman (living - artist/engineer)
- Derek Taylor (press officer) 1932-1997
- Neil Aspinall (road manager) 1941-2008
- Peter Blake (living -album cover art)
- Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg Bt (living -film director)
- Sheila Bromberg (harpist) 1928-2021 She's Leaving Home
- Astrid Kirchherr (photographer) 1938-2020
The Searchers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Searchers_(band)
- From Liverpool, England
- John McNally (Living)
- Mike Pender (Living)
- Tony Jackson (wiki)
- Chris Curtis (wiki) (replaced Norman McGarry who replaced Joe Kennedy on drums)
Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
See wiki for Billy J Kramer
- From Bootle, Lancashire
- BIlly J Kramer (wiki)
- Robin McDonald
- Tony Bookbinder (Elkie Brookes's brother)
- Ray Jones
- Mike Maxfield
(Brian Poole and) the Tremeloes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tremeloes
- From Dagenham, Essex
- (to 1966) Brian Poole
- Rick Westwood
- Alan Blakley
- (to 1966) Alan Howard
- Dave Munden
The Dave Clark Five
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dave_Clark_Five
- From Tottenham, London
- Dave Clark (Living)
- Mike Smith 1943-2008 (wiki)
- Lenny Davidson (Living)
- Rick Huxley 1940-2013
- Denis Payton1943-2006
The Bachelors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bachelors
- From Dublin, Ireland
- Con Cluskey 1935-2022
- Dec Cluskey (Living)
- John Stokes (Living)
The Four Pennies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Pennies
- From Blackburn, Lancashire
- Lionel Morton (Living)
- Fritz Fryer (David Roderick Carney Fryer) 1944-2007
- Mike Wilshaw (Living)
- Alan Buck 1943-1994
The Animals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Animals
- From Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Eric Burdon (Living)
- Alan Price (Living)
- Chas Chandler 1938-1996
- Hilton Valentine 1943-2021 connected
- John Steel (Living)
The Rolling Stones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones
- From London, England
- Mick Jagger connected
- Keith Richards connected
- (to 1993) Bill Wyman (living)
- Brian Jones connected
- Charlie Watts connected
- (to 1963) Ian Stewart 1938-1985 (wiki)
- (1969-74) Mick Taylor (living)
- (from 1974) Ron Wood connected
Manfred Mann
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_Mann
- from London, England
- Paul Jones (Living)
- Manfred Mann (Living)
- Mike Hugg (Living)
- Mike Vickers (Living)
- Dave Richmond (Living)
- (from 1966-69) Mike D'Abo (Living)
The Honeycombs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Honeycombs
- from North London
- Dennis D'Ell 1943-2005
- Martin Murray (Living)
- Alan Ward (Living)
- Honey Lantree 1943-2018
- John Lantree (Living)
The Kinks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kinks
- From London
- Ray Davies (Living)
- Dave Davies (Living)
- Mick Avory (Living)
- Pete Quaife 1943-2010
- (from 1966) John Dalton (Living)
- (from 1970) John Gosling 1948-2023
- (from 1979) Ian Gibbons 1952-2019
Herman's Hermits
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman%27s_Hermits
- From Manchester, England
The Supremes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Supremes
- From Detroit, Michigan
- Florence Ballard N/C
- Mary Wilson (wiki) N/C
- Diana Ross (Living) - connected
- Barbara Martin (wiki)
Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgie_Fame_and_the_Blue_Flames
- from the United Kingdom
- Georgie Fame (Living) connected
- Colin Green (Living)
- John McLaughlin (Living)
- Red Reece (unknown)
- Tony "Tex" Makins (Living)
- Bill Eyden 1930-2004
- Mick Eve (Living)
- Peter Coe 1930-2009 (FindAGrave)
- Glenn Hughes 1942-1966
- Eddie "Tan Tan" Thornton (Living)
- Speedy Acquaye 1931-1993 obit
The Moody Blues
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moody_Blues
- from Birmingham, England
- Graeme Edge N/C
- Denny Laine connected
- Mike Pinder 1941-2024 connected
- Ray Thomas N/C
- Clint Warwick 1940-2004 (wiki)
from 1966
- Justin Haywood connected
- Graham Lodge
The Righteous Brothers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Righteous_Brothers
- Two leftovers from a previous act, The Paramours
- From Orange, California
The Seekers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers
- Australian folk-influenced pop band
- Judith Durham 1943-2022
- Athol Guy
- Keith Potger (Connectable)
- Bruce Woodley
Unit 4+2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_4_%2B_2
- From Hertfordshire, England
- Brian Parker
- David 'Buster' Meikle
- Tommy Moeller
- Peter Moules
- + Russ Ballard
- + Robert 'Bob' Henrit
The Hollies
- From Manchester, England
- Allan Clarke (Living - unlisted)
- (to 1968) Graham Nash - later formed Crosby Stills and Nash.
- Tony Hicks (Living)
- (to 1966) Eric Haydock 1943-2019 (wiki)
- (replacing Don Rathbone) Bobby Elliott (Living)
- Terry Sylvester (Living) - took over some vocal parts when Nash left
- (1966-81) Bernie Calvert (Living)
- Peter Howarth (current lead singer) (Living)
The Byrds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Byrds
- From Los Angeles, California
- Roger McGuinn - Living
- (to 1967, 1973) David Crosby 1941-2023 - also of Crosby, Stills and Nash
- (to 1966, 1973) Gene Clark 1944-1991 (wiki)
- (to 1968, 1973) Chris Hillman (Living)
- (to 1967, 1973) Michael Clarke 1946-1993 (wiki)
- (1968-1973) Gram Parsons 1946-1973
- (1968-1973) Clarence White 1944-1973 (wiki)
The Walker Brothers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walker_Brothers
- From Los Angeles, California
- John Walker (John Maus)
- Scott Walker (Noel Scott Engel)
- Gary Walker (Gary Leeds)
The Spencer Davis Group
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spencer_Davis_Group
- From Birmingham, England
The Overlanders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Overlanders_(band)
- From the United Kingdom
- Paul Arnold (Living)
- Laurie Mason (Living)
- Peter Bartholomew (Living)
The Troggs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troggs
- From Andover, Hampshire
- Reg Presley
- Ronnie Bond
- Pete Staples
- Chris Britton
The Small Faces
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Faces
- From London, England
- Steve Marriott 1947-1991 connected - also of Humble Pie
- Ronnie Lane 1946-1997 N/C
- Kenney Jones (Living)
- (to 1966) Jimmy Winston 1945-2020 (wiki)
- (from 1966 - All Or Nothing) Ian McLagan 1945-2014
As The Faces (1969-75) - Lane, Jones, McLagan and:
- Ronnie Wood - N/C - later of the Rolling Stones
- Rod Stewart - connected
As Quiet Melon (1969) - the Faces line up plus
- Art Wood - N/C
- Kim Gardner
As The Small Faces again (1975-78) - initially Lane, Jones, McLagan, Marriott, then:
- (replacing Lane) Rick Wills (Living) - later of Foreigner.
- Jimmy McCulloch - also of Wings and Thunderclap Newman
The Four Tops
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Tops
- From Detroit, Michigan
- Levi Stubbs
- Abdul "Duke" Fakir
- Renaldo "Obie" Benson
- Lawrence Payton
The Beach Boys
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys
- From Hawthorne, California
- Brian Wilson - Living, connected
- Dennis Wilson - connected
- Carl Wilson - connected
- Mike Love - Living, connected
- Al Jardine
The Monkees
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkees
- Formed in Los Angeles
- Davy Jones - connected
- Michael Nesmith - connected
- Peter Tork - connected
- Micky Dolenz - Living, connected
Procul Harem
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procol_Harum
- From Southend on Sea, Essex
- Gary Brooker
- Keith Reid
- David Knights
- Matthew Fisher
- Ray Royer
- Bobby Harrison
Bee Gees
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Gees
- Born Isle of Man, spent later childhood in Australia
- Barry Gibb (Living)
- Maurice Gibb
- Robin Gibb
The Foundations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Foundations
- Formed in London by people with diverse backgrounds
- Clem Curtis
- Mike Elliott
- Tim Harris
- Mike Elliott
- Pat Burke
- Eric Allandale
- Tony Gomez
- Peter Macbeth
- Alan Warner
Love Affair
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Affair_(band)
- London-based, pop and prog-rock
- Steve Ellis
- Morgan Fisher
- Maurice Bacon
- Mick Jackson
- Rex Brayley
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Dee,_Dozy,_Beaky,_Mick_%26_Tich
- from Salisbury, England
- David Harman
- Trevor Ward-Davies
- John Dymond
- Michael Wilson
- Ian Amey
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Puckett_%26_The_Union_Gap
- From San Diego, California
- Gary Puckett
- Gary "Mutha" Withem
- Dwight Bement
- Kerry Chater
- Paul Wheatbread
The Equals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equals
- from North London, formed of ethnically diverse band members
- John Hall
- Eddy Grant (Living)
- Pat Lloyd
- Derv Gordon
- Lincoln Gordon
Tommy James and the Shondells
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_James_and_the_Shondells
- Formed in Niles, Michigan
- Tommy James
- Ron Rosman
- Peter Lucia
- Mike Vale
- Eddie Gray
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crazy_World_of_Arthur_Brown
- Formed in London
- Arthur Brown (Living)
- Vincent Crane
- Drachen Theaker
- Nick Greenwood
The Scaffold
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scaffold
- From Liverpool, England
- Mike McGear (aka Peter Michael McCartney, Living), Connected
- Roger McGough (Living)
- John Gorman (Living)
Marmalade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmalade_(band)
- Previously Dean Ford and the Gaylords
- From Glasgow, Scotland
- Pat Fairley
- Tommy Scott
- Graham Knight
- Junior Campbell
- Alan Whitehead
Fleetwood Mac
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac
- Formed in London, originally hard blues but evolved into folk blues with the arrival of Buckingham and Nicks.
- (to 1970) Peter Green 1946-2020, (previously of John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers)
- Mick Fleetwood (Living, previously of John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers)
- John McVie (Living, previously of John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers)
- (to 1971) Jeremy Spencer (Living)
- (from 1968-72) Danny Kirwan 1950-2018 connected
- (from 1970) Christine (Perfect) McVie 1943-2022
- (1971-74) Bob Welch 1945-2012
- (1972-74) Bob Weston 1947-2012 (wiki)
- (1972-74) Dave Walker (Living)
- (from 1974) Lindsey Buckingham (Living)
- (from 1974) Stevie Nicks (Living)
- (1967 only) Bob Brunning 1943-2011
The Move
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Move
- From Birmingham, England
- Bev Bevan (Living)
- Roy Wood (Living)
- Carl Wayne
- Trevor Burton (Living)
- Ace Kefford (Living)
Amen Corner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amen_Corner_(band)
- From Cardiff, Wales
- Andy Fairweather Low (Living)
- Neil Jones 1948-2014
- Allan Jones (Living)
- Blue Weaver (Living)
- Mike Smith (Living)
- Clive Taylor (Living)
- Dennis Bryon (Living)
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aces_(Jamaican_group)
- From Kingston, Jamaica
- Desmond Dekker (wiki)
- Wilson James
- Easton Barrington Howard
- Carl Howard
- Patrick Howard
- Clive Howard
Thunderclap Newman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderclap_Newman
- From London, England
- Andy Newman 1942-2016 ([1])
- Speedy Keen 1945-2002 (wiki) - Pete Townshend's driver
- Jimmy McCulloch - would later be in Wings and The Small Faces.
- Pete Townshend (Living) also of The Who
Creedence Clearwater Revival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creedence_Clearwater_Revival
- From El Cerrito, California
- Doug Clifford (Living)
- Stu Cook (Living)
- John Fogerty (Living) connected
- Tom Fogerty 1941-1990 connected
The Archies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Archies
- Fictional band, listed below are the vocalist and session musicians who contributed to their records:
- Ron Dante
- Toni Wine
- Hugh McCracken
- Dave Appell
- Gary Chester
- Buddy Saltzman
- Chuck Rainey
- Joey Macho
- Ron Frangipane
Edison Lighthouse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edison_Lighthouse From London, England
- Tony Burrows − lead vocals (1969-1970)
- Stuart Edwards − guitar (1969-1970)
- Ray Dorey − guitar (1969-1970)
- David Taylor − bass guitar (1969-1970)
- George Weyman − drums (1969-1970)
(big lineup changes in 1970 after Rosemary)
England World Cup Squad
- Gordon Banks - connected
- Keith Newton
- Terry Cooper
- Alan Mullery
- Brian Labone
- Bobby Moore - connected
- Franny Lee
- Alan Ball - connected
- Bobby Charlton - connected
- Geoff Hurst - father
- Martin Peters - connected
- Peter Bonetti
- Alex Stepney
- Tommy Wright
- Nobby Stiles - connected
- Emlyn Hughes
- Jack Charlton - connected
- Norman Hunter
- Colin Bell
- Peter Osgood
- Allan Clarke
- Jeff Astle
Christie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christie_(band) From Leeds, Yorkshire
- Jeff Christie
- Vic Elmes
- Mike Blakley (brother of the Tremeloes' Alan)
Mungo Jerry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mungo_Jerry from Middlesex, England. Cheerful pop.
- Ray Dorset (Living)
- Colin Earl
- Paul King
- Mike Cole
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miracles Detroit's Motown flagship
- Smokey Robinson (Living)
- Bobby Rogers
- Marv Tarplin
- Ronnie White
- Claudette Robinson
- Pete Moore
Matthews Southern Comfort
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthews_Southern_Comfort British country/folk rock band
- Iain Matthews (ex Fairport Convention) (Living)
- Mark Griffiths
- Carl Barnwell
- Gordon Huntley
- Andy Leigh
- Ray Duffy
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix#The_Jimi_Hendrix_Experience Recruited by manager Chas Chandler (see The Animals) to support Hendrix. Funky rock.
- Jimi Hendrix 1942-1970 connected
- Noel Redding
- Mitch Mitchell
T.Rex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Rex_(band)
- From London. Glam rock, arguably the original.
- Marc Bolan 1947-1977 connected
- (to 1969) Steve Peregrin Took
- (from 1969) Mickey Finn (wiki)
- (from 1971) Steve Currie
- (from 1971) Bill Legend
- (final line-up) Herbie Flowers (wiki)
Dawn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Orlando_and_Dawn
Middle of the Road
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_of_the_Road_(band)
- From Scotland. Easy listening.
- Sally Carr
- Ken Andrew
- Eric McCredie 1945-2007
- Ian McCredie
The Tams
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tams from Atlanta, Georgia. Soul.
- Joseph Pope
- Robert Lee Smith
- Horace Key
- Charles Pope
Slade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slade From Wolverhampton, England. Glam rock.
- Noddy Holder
- Dave Hill
- Jim Lea
- Don Powell
The New Seekers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Seekers
- Formed in London, England. Folk pop.
- Keith Potger's follow-on project to The Seekers
"Classic" line up (major hits and Eurovision entry) from 1970:
- Keith Potger (Living)
- Marty Kristian (Living)
- Eve Graham (Living)
- Lyn Paul (Living)
- Peter Doyle 1949-2001 (wiki)
- Paul Layton (Living)
Pre-1970 line-up (first album and poorly-received TV show) was Potger, Kristian, Graham plus
- Laurie Heath
- Chris Barrington
- Sally Graham (no relation to Eve)
Chicory Tip
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory_Tip
- From Maidstone, Kent. Easy listening.
- Peter Hewson
- Richard "Rick" Foster
- (from 1970) Brian Shearer
- Barry Mayger
- (to 1970) Mick Russell
- (from 1972)Rod Cloutt
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Scots_Dragoon_Guards#Pipes_and_drums
- Military unit of the British Army
- Pipe Major Tony Crease (obit)
- Pipe Corporal R. J. Fairbairn
- Pipe Major J. Bruce
- Piper Alan Paul
- Warrant Officer C I Herbert
- Warrant Officer J Pryde
- Stuart Fairbairn (arranger)
- Pete Kerr (producer)
Alice Cooper
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Cooper_(band)
- Formed in Phoenix Arizona in 1968, evolved out of The Earwigs, The Spiders, Nazz and in 1968, Alice Cooper.
Original members of The Spiders and founders of Alice Cooper:
- Vincent Furnier aka Alice Cooper
- Glen Buxton - lead guitar
- Michael Bruce d.1997 - rhythm guitar
- Dennis Dunaway - bassist
- Neal Smith - drummer
- (1974) Mick Mashbir – guitar
- (1974) Bob Dolin – keyboards
- John Tatum
- John Speer
- Mike Hughes
Backing band for Alice Cooper (the individual) from 1975:
- Dick Wagner, guitarist
- Steve Hunter, guitarist
- Prakash John, bassist
- Pentti "Whitey" Glan drummer
- Jozef Chirowski keyboardist
Alice Cooper Goes To Hell 1976 album: Cooper, Wagner, Hunter and:
- John Tropea
- Bob Ezrin, keyboardist
- Tony Levin, bassist
- Allan Schwarzberg. drummer
- Jimmy Maelen, percussion
- (1977 Aus tour) Bob Kulik guitarist (replaced Hunter)
Lace and Whiskey album 1977: Cooper, Wagner, Hunter, John, Levin, Schwartzberg, Maelen, Chirowski, Ezrin, Glan (tour only) and
- Bob Babbitt, bassist
- Jim Gordon, percussion
- Al Kooper, keyboards
- Allan MacMillan, keyboards
- (tour only) Fred Mandel
From the Inside album 1978, which included, guitarists Dick Wagner,
- Davey Johnstone, lead guitar
- Jay Graydon, guitar
- Rick Nielsen, guitar
- David Hungate, bassist
- Dee Murray, bassist
- John Pierce, bassist
- Dennis Conway, drummer
- Michael Ricciardella, drummer
- Rick Shlosser, drummer
- David Foster, keyboards
- Fred Mandel, keyboards
- Robbie King, keyboards
Mandel, Glan, Prakash John, Johnstone and Hunter contributed to the supporting Madhouse Rock tour in 1979.[8]
Flush the Fashion, was released in April 1980, it included Johnstone, Mandel, Conway, and:
- John Cooker Lopresti. bassist
New band for Special Forces tour:
- Duane Hitchings (keyboards)
- Danny Johnson
- Mike Pinera (guitar)
- Craig Krampf (drums)
- Erik Scott
- John Raymond Nitzinger Jr (replacing Pinera)
Lieutenant Pigeon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant_Pigeon
- From Coventry, England. Novelty act.
- Robert Woodward
- Hilda Woodward (his mother, pianist)
- Steven Johnson
- Nigel Fletcher
The Sweet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sweet
- From London, England. Glam rock.
- Brian Connolly 1945-1997 (wiki)
- Steve Priest 1948-2020 (wiki)
- Andy Scott (Living)
- Mick Tucker 1947-2002 (wiki)
Wizzard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizzard
- From Birmingham, England. Glam rock.
- Roy Wood (Living) - previously in The Move, and for a short time, Electric Light Orchestra
- Rick Price 1944-2022 (wiki, formerly of The Move and Mongrel, married Dianne Lee of Peters and Lee)
- Charlie Grima (formerly of Mongrel)
- Keith Smart (formerly of Mongrel)
- Mike Burney
- Nick Pentelow (son of Emmerdale actor Arthur)
- Bob Brady (formerly of Mongrel)
- Bill Hunt (also in ELO, returned very soon after band formed)
- Hugh McDowell 1953-2018 (wiki, also returned to ELO)
- Trevor Smith (sound engineer)
10cc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10cc
- from Stockport, Cheshire, England. Slightly prog, slightly pop.
- Graham Gouldman (Living)
- Eric Stewart (Living)
- (to 1976) Kevin Godley (Living)
- (to 1976) Lol Creme (Living)
Mud
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_(band)
- From Carshalton, Greater London
- Rob Davis
- Les Gray
- Dave Mount 1947-2006
- Ray Stiles
Paper Lace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Lace
- From Nottingham, England. A cover band until they found success on TV talent show Opportunity Knocks.
- Cliff Fish
- Dave Manders
- Roy White
- Phil Wright
ABBA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABBA
- Swedish supergroup - all four members had chart success in Sweden before working together (or marrying). Band consisted of two couples.
- Agnetha Fältskog (Living/connected) - schlager-style singer, with her own number 1 record
- Björn Ulvaeus (Living/connected) - formerly of the Hootenanny Singers, a skiffle group
- Benny Andersson (unlisted/wiki) - formerly of the Hep Stars
- Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Living/connected) - schlager-style singer
The Rubettes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rubettes
- From England. Doo-wop style. Originally a group of session musicians, who hurriedly formed a band when their recording Sugar Baby Love became a hit.
From the original recording:
- Alan Williams
- John Richardson
- Pete Arnesen
Supplemented by:
- Tony Thorpe
- Mick Clarke
- Bill Hurd
The lead singer on Sugar Baby Love did not join the band
- Paul Da Vinci (Living)
The Three Degrees
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Degrees
- From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 13 others, but the above line up from 1967-76 recorded most of their famous hits
The Osmonds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Osmonds
- Mormon family - initially the Osmond Brothers
- Alan Osmond
- Wayne Osmond
- Merrill Osmond
- Jay Osmond
Later joined by brothers (sister not technically part of the act but closely associated):
- Donny Osmond
- "Little" Jimmy Osmond
- Marie Osmond
Sweet Sensation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Sensation_(band)
- Formed in Manchester, England, most members from Kingston, Jamaica.
- Came to prominence on a TV talent show, New Faces.
- Junior Daye (born 26 June 1950, Kingston, Jamaica) – vocalist
- Roy Flowers (born 4 August 1951, Kingston, Jamaica) – drummer
- Vincent James (born 12 February 1951, St. Mary's, Jamaica - died 9 May 2019) – vocalist
- Barry Johnson (born 20 August 1954, Kingston, Jamaica) – bassist
- (to 1975) Marcel King (born Marcel Neville King, 4 January 1957, Manchester – died 5 October 1995) – vocalist
- St. Clair L. Palmer (born 4 March 1954, St. Kitts) – vocalist
- Gary Shaugnessy (born 25 July 1953, Manchester) – guitarist
- Leroy Smith (born 3 September 1952, Kingston, Jamaica – died 15 January 2009) – keyboardist
- Delroy Alexander Drummond (born 26 December 1950, Kingston, Jamaica) – vocalist
- (from 1975) Recardo "Rikki" Patrick
Status Quo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Status_Quo_(band)
- From London, England
- Francis Rossi (Living)
- Alan Lancaster
- John Coghlan (Living)
- Rick Parfitt N/C
The Tymes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tymes
- From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Donald Banks (bass)
- Albert Berry (first tenor)
- Norman Burnett (baritone)
- George Hilliard (second tenor)
- George Williams (lead vocal)
Pilot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_(Scottish_band)
- From Scotland
- (from 1977) Steve Swindells (Living)
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Harley_%26_Cockney_Rebel
- From London, England
- Steve Harley - connected
- John Crocker
- Stuart Elliot (Living)
- (first 2 albums) Paul Jeffreys (wiki)
- Pete Newnham
- Milton Reame-James
- Nick Jones
Bay City Rollers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_City_Rollers
- From Edinburgh, Scotland
- Eric Faulkner (Living)
- Stuart Wood (Living)
- Les McKeown N/C
- Alan Longmuir N/C
- Derek Longmuir (Living, Alan's brother)
Typically Tropical
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typically_Tropical
- From London. Formed by two audio engineers from Trojan Records.
- Jeff Calvert
- Max West
Queen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band)
- From London, England. Rock, glam, opera, whatever
- Freddie Mercury
- Brian May (Living)
- Roger Taylor (Living)
- John Deacon (Living)
- Spike Edney
- Adam Lambert
Slik
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slik
- From Glasgow, Scotland
- Jim McGinlay (bass)
- (from 1972) Kenny Hyslop on drums
- (from 1974) Billy McIsaac on keyboards
- (from 1974) Jim "Midge" Ure on guitar, vocals
- (to 1974) Kevin McGinlay (vocals)
- (to 1971) Nod Kerr (drums)
- (to 1971) Mario Tortolano (keyboards)
- (to 1970) Ian Kenny (guitar)
- (1970-1) Brian Deniston
- (1971-2) Matt Cairns on drums
- (1971-2) Robin Birrel on keyboards
- (1972-4) Kevin McGinlay guitar
The Four Seasons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Seasons_(band)
- From Newark, New Jersey
- Frankie Valli (wiki) as the lead singer
with, 1960s line-up
- Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals (Living) - songwriter of songs performed by other artists
- Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals
- Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals
- Joe Long, replacing Massi in 1965
1970s line-up
- Lee Shapiro
- Gerry Polci
- Don Ciccone
- John Paiva
Brotherhood of Man
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherhood_of_Man
- from London, England, formed 1969 but mainly used session singers until 1973.
post-1973 "Classic" line-up (including winning Eurovision song contest entry):
- Martin Lee (wiki) 1946-2024 (also songwriter)
- Nicky Stevens (Living)
- Lee Sheriden (Living) (also songwriter)
- Sandra Stevens (Living) (married to Martin Lee)
- Tony Hiller 1927-2018 (wiki) Manager (non-performing) and songwriter
The Wurzels
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wurzels
- From Nailsea, Somerset, England
- Adge Cutler (died 1974) - connected
- Tommy Banner
- Pete Budd
- Tony Baylis
- Various others before and after Cutler's death
The Real Thing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Thing_(British_band)
- From Liverpool, England
- Chris Amoo
- Dave Smith
- Ray Lake
- Kenny Davis
- Eddie Amoo
Pussycat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussycat_(band)
- From The Netherlands, country and western style
- Toni Veldpaus
- Betty Veldpaus
- Marianne Veldpaus
- Lou Willé (Toni's then-husband)
- Theo Wetzels
- Theo Coumans
- John Theunissen
Chicago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_(band)
- from Chicago, Illinois
- (to 1985) Peter Cetera on vocals. bass
- Terry Kath on guitar (died 1978)
- Robert Lamm on keyboards
- Lee Loughnane on trumpet
- James Pankow on trombone
- Walter Parazaider on woodwinds
- (to 1990) Danny Seraphine on drums
- (from 1974) Laudir de Oliveira, percussionist
- (from 1981) Bill Champlin, vocals, keyboards, and rhythm guitar.
- (from 1985) Jason Scheff, bass
- (from 1990) Tris Imboden, drums
Showaddywaddy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showaddywaddy
- from Leicester, England
- Romeo Challenger (born 19 May 1950, St John's, Antigua, West Indies) — drums (1973–present)
- Malcolm "Duke" Allured (born 27 August 1945, Leicester) — drums (1973–1984)
- Dave Bartram (born 23 March 1952, Leicester) — vocals (1973–2011)
- Rod Deas (born 13 February 1948, Scarborough) — bass (1973–2019)
- Russ Field (born James Lewis Russell Field, 1 September 1949, Berwick-upon-Tweed) — guitar (1973–1985)
- Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester – 7 June 2011, Spain) — vocals (1973–1987)
- Al James (born Geoffrey Betts, 13 January 1946, Leicester – 16 November 2018) — bass / vocals (1973–2008)
- Trevor Oakes (born Trevor Leslie Oakes, 9 September 1946, Leicester) — guitar (1973–2008)
The Manhattan Transfer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Manhattan_Transfer
- From New York City
- Tim Hauser
and Vocal jazz version (1972-)
- Alan Paul
- Janis Siegel
- (to 1979) Laurel Massé.
- (from 1979) Cheryl Bentyne
and 60s acapella group version
- Erin Dickins
- Marty Nelson
- Pat Rosalia
- Gene Pistilli
The Jacksons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jackson_5
- From Gary, Indiana. Originally The Jackson 5
- Jackie Jackson
- Tito Jackson
- (to 1976) Jermaine Jackson
- (to 1984) Marlon Jackson
- (to 1984) Michael Jackson
- (from 1976) Randy Jackson
Hot Chocolate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Chocolate
- From West Hampstead, London, England. Soul band.
- Errol Brown (vocals) 1943-2015
- Franklyn De Allie (guitarist)
- Jim King (drummer)
- Ian King (replaced the unrelated Jim)
- Patrick Olive (percussion)
- Tony Wilson (bass)
- Larry Ferguson (keyboard, joined a little later)
The Floaters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Floaters
- From Detroit, Michigan
- James Mitchell
- Paul Mitchell
- Larry Cunningham
- Charles Clark
- Ralph Mitchell
Baccara
from Madrid, Spain
- Mayte Mateos (born 7 February 1951)
- María Mendiola (wiki) died 1921
Wings
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney_and_Wings
- From London, England
- Paul McCartney - connected (formerly of the Beatles)
- Linda McCartney - connected
- Denny Laine - connected
- Denny Seiwell (Living)
- Jimmy McCulloch N/C
- Henry McCullough (wiki)
- Joe English USA (Living)
- Laurence Juber (Living)
- Steve Holley (Living)
- (1 album) Geoff Britton (Living)
Boney M.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boney_M.
- Formed in West Germany, members from the Caribbean, sang in English.
- Liz Mitchell (Jamaica)
- Marcia Barrett (Jamaica)
- Maizie Williams (Montserrat)
- Bobby Farrell (Aruba) 1949-2010 (wiki)
- Frank Farian 1941-2024 (wiki) (producer, actually did all the male vocals)
Commodores
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodores
- From Tuskegee, Alabama
- (to 1982) Lionel Ritchie
- Thomas McClary
- William King
- Milan Williams
- Walter "Clyde" Orange
- Ronald LaPread
- (early days) Andre Callahan
- (early days) Michael Gilbert
- (early days) James Ingram
- (from 1982) Skyler Jett
The Boomtown Rats
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boomtown_Rats
- From Dún Laoghaire (Dunleary) in County Dublin, Ireland
- Bob Geldof (vocals)
- Gerry Cott (rhythm guitar)
- Simon Crowe (drums)
- Johnnie Fingers (keyboards)
- Garry Roberts (lead guitar)
- Pete Briquette (bass) - Fingers' cousin
Village People
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_People
- From Greenwich Village, New York
- Victor Willis (singer)
- Felipe Rose (Living) (Indian)
- Alex Briley (Living) (G.I.)
- Glenn Hughes 1950-2001 (wiki) (leatherman)
- David Hodo (Living) (construction worker)
- Randy Jones (Living) (cowboy)
Dancers following first album:
- Mark Mussler (construction worker)
- Dave Forrest (cowboy)
- Lee Mouton (leatherman/biker)
- Peter Whitehead
Later members:
- Ray Simpson (Living)
- Jeff Olson
- Miles Jay (Living)
- Mark Lee
- Ray Stephens (Living)
- Eric Anzalone (Living)
Ian Dury and the Blockheads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blockheads
- from London
- Ian Dury 1942-2000 (vocals) - connected
- Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards) (Living)
- Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano) (Living)
- John Turnbull (vocals and guitar) (Living)
- Davey Payne (saxophone, harmonica, flute) (Living)
- Norman Watt-Roy (bass) (Living)
- Charley Charles (drums) 1945-1990
- Wilko Johnson (guitar, backing vocals) (wiki) 1947-2022 (also appeared in Game of Thrones cutting off Ned Stark's head)
- Nathan King (bass) (Living)
- John Roberts (drums),
- Mike Bennett (lead vocals from 2022) (Living)
- Gilad Atzmon (sax) (Living)
- Terry Edwards (sax) (Living)
- Dave Lewis (sax)
Blondie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blondie_(band)
- From New York City
- Debbie Harry (Living)
- Chris Stein (Living)
- (from 1975) Clem Burke (Living)
- (from 1975) Gary Valentine (Living)
- (from 1975) Jimmy Destri (Living)
- (from 1977) Frank Infante (Living)
- (from 1978) Nigel Harrison (Living, replaced Valentine)
Left by 1975:
- Billy O'Connor (drums; born 1953, died 2015)
- Fred Smith (Living) - went on to join Television
Tubeway Army
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubeway_Army
- from London. Gary Numan's backing band, the name was only used on his first album.
- Gary Numan (Living)
- Paul Gardiner (a.k.a. "Scarlett") – bass, backing vocals (1977–1979; died 1984)
- Jess Lidyard (a.k.a. "Rael") – drums (1977, 1978–1979)
- Bob Simmonds – drums (1977–1978)
- Barry Benn – drums (1978)
- Sean Burke – guitar (1978)
- Billy Currie – synthesizers (1979)
- Trevor Grant – guitar (1979)
- Chris Payne – synthesizers (1979)
- Cedric Sharpley – drums (1979; died 2012)
The Police
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Police
- Formed in London
The Buggles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buggles
- From Wimbledon, London, England
Dr. Hook
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Hook_%26_the_Medicine_Show
- Previously Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
- From Union City, New Jersey
- (to 1975) George Cummings (Living)
- (to 1983) Ray Sawyer (the one with the eyepatch)
- Billy Francis
- Dennis Locorriere (Living)
- (to 1973) Jay David (drummer)
- (from 1973) John Wolters
Pink Floyd
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd
- From London
- Roger Waters (Living)
- Nick Mason (Living)
- David Gilmour (Living)
- Richard Wright 1943-2008
- (to 1968) Syd Barrett 1946-2006
The Pretenders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pretenders
- From Hereford, England.
- Chrissie Hynde connected
- James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), died 1982 (wiki) N/C
- Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), died 1983 (wiki) N/C
- Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion) (Living) N/C
The Specials
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Specials
- From Coventry, England. Two-tone/ska. Formerly The Special A.K.A. Three members (Hall, Staple and Golding) formed Fun Boy Three
- Terry Hall 1959-2022 N/C
- Jerry Dammers (Living)
- Horace Panter (Living)
- Lynval Golding (Living)
- Roddy Radiation (Living)
- Neville Staple (Living)
- John Bradbury 1953-2015 (wiki)
- Dick Cuthell (Living)
- Rico Rodriguez 1934-2015
The Jam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jam from Woking, Surrey
The Detroit Spinners
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spinners_(American_group)
- from Detroit, USA (where they are just known as The Spinners)
- 1977-2000 line up:
- Henry Famborough – baritone
- Pervis Jackson – bass
- Billy Henderson - tenor/baritone
- John Edwards – lead tenor
- Bobbie Smith – co-lead tenor
Dexy's Midnight Runners
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexys_Midnight_Runners
- Formed in Birmingham, England
- Kevin Rowland (Living)
- Big Jim Paterson
- Helen O'Hara
- Billy Adams
The Mash
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_Is_Painless
- From Hollywood. Session singers recruited to record popular movie theme song.
- John Bahler
- Tom Bahler
- Ron Hicklin
- Ian Freebairn-Smith
Electric Light Orchestra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Light_Orchestra
- Formed in Birmingham, England
- Jeff Lynne (Living)
- Bev Bevan (Living)
- Richard Tandy 1948-2024 (wiki)
- (1970-1971) Steve Woolam 1946-1971
- (1972-1974) Mike Edwards 1948-2010
- (1972-1973) Wilfred Gibson 1942-2014
- (post-Wood, 1972-1974) Mike de Albuquerque
- (post Wood, 1972-1973) Colin Walker
- (1974-1982) Kelly Groucutt 1945-2009
- (1973-1979) Mik Kaminski
- (1975-1979) Melvyn Gale
- string arranger Louis Clark 1947-2021
- (1972) Roy Wood (Living)
- (1972, 1973-1979) Hugh McDowell 1953-2018
- (1972) Bill Hunt
(the latter three left to form Wizzard; Hugh McDowell returned in 1973)
Odyssey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey_(band)
- Formed as Odyssey in New York City, USA around 1976, previously The Lopez Sisters in the 1960s. Disco.
- (to 2003) Lillian Lopez 1935-2012
- (to 1982) Louise Lopez (Lillian's sister) 1933-2015
- (1978-1982) William "Bill" McEachern
- (1977) Tony Reynolds died 2010 (joined after New Yorker was recorded, then mysteriously left)
- (1982-2003) Al Jackson died 2017 (married Lillian Lopez in 2000)
- (from 1982) Steven Collazo (Lillian's son) - current bandleader
- (from 2003) KayJay Sutherland - current member
- (from 2003) Michelle John - current member
- (2000-2003) Anne Peters
- (2000-2003) Annis Peters (twins)
- Carmen Lopez 1934-2016 (another sister) - left before the band became Odyssey.
Session musicians on Native New Yorker:
- John Tropea (guitarist)
- Richard Tee (pianist)
- Michael Brecker (saxophonist)
Best known for Native New Yorker (1977), Use It Up and Wear It Out (1980), and Going Back to My Roots. The band is currently based in the UK (as of 2024).
Lilian was born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1935 to a family from the US Virgin Islands. Her elder sisters Carmen and Louise were born in the Virgin Islands. She married Inocencio Collazo in New York, 1954. They had three sons, Steven, Keith and Kevin. With her sisters she sang as The Lopez Sisters during the 1960s. In 1976, by which time Carmen had left the group, the sisters were invited to record Native New Yorker, marketed as Odyssey. A male performer, Toni Reynolds was added to the group to make it spicier. He left the group by 1978, replaced by Bill McEachern. In 1982 RCA dropped the group, but Lillian continued with her son Steven Collazo and Al Jackson. She married Jackson in 2000. Steven continued, initially with the Peters twins. By now the group was predominantly based in the United Kingdom where there was a steady demand for disco nostalgia gigs. The Odyssey continues...
St Winifred's School Choir
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Winifred%27s_School_Choir
- Dawn Ralph
- Sally Lindsay
- Jennifer Hennessy
- Tara Daynes
- Paula Tattersall
- Miss Terri Foley (guitar)
- Miss Olive Moore (conductor)
- Mike Timoney (backing track)
Backing singers on "Matchstalk Men" by Brian and Michael.
Above is all the bands that had a number 1 in the UK up to and including 1980.
The following bands did not (necessarily) have a number 1 in the UK but are taken, in order from Wikipedia's List of Best Selling Music Artists.
Led Zeppelin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin
- From London, England. Spin off from The Yardbirds.
- Robert Plant
- Jimmy Page
- John Paul Jones
- John Bonham - connected
Eagles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(band)
- From Los Angeles, California (often incorrectly referred to as The Eagles)
- Don Henley connected
- (to 2016) Glenn Frey connected
- (to 1976) Bernie Leadon
- (to 1977) Randy Meisner
- (1975-2001) Don Felder
- (from 1976) Joe Walsh
- (from 1978)Timothy B. Schmit
- (later addition) Deacon Frey
- (later addition) Vince Gill
AC/DC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC/DC
- From Sydney, Australia
- Angus Young – lead guitar, occasional backing vocals (1973–present)
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1973–2014; died 2017)
- Bon Scott – lead vocals (1974–1980; died 1980)
- Phil Rudd – drums (1975–1983, 1994–2015, 2018–present; not touring since 2023)
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals (1977–2016, 2018–present; not touring since 2024)
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals (1980–2016, 2018–present)
- Stevie Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present; touring 1988)
- Larry Van Kriedt – bass guitar (1973–1974, 1975)
- Dave Evans – lead vocals (1973–1974)
- Colin Burgess – drums (1973–1974; substituted 1975; died 2023) N/C
- Neil Smith – bass guitar (1974; died 2013)
- Ron Carpenter – drums (1974)
- Russell Coleman – drums (1974)
- Noel Taylor – drums (1974)
- Rob Bailey – bass (1974–1975)
- Peter Clack – drums (1974–1975)
- Paul Matters – bass guitar (1975; died 2020)
- Mark Evans – bass guitar (1975–1977)
- Simon Wright – drums (1983–1989)
- Chris Slade – drums (1989–1994, 2015–2016)
The E Street Band
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_Street_Band
- From Belmar, New Jersey. Backing band for Bruce Springsteen.
- Bruce Springsteen Living, connected
- Steven Van Zandt
- Nils Lofgren
- Patti Scialfa
- Danny Federici
- Roy Bittan
- Garry Tallent
- Max Weinberg
- Clarence Clemons
U2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2
- From Dublin, Ireland
Aerosmith
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosmith
- From Boston, USA
- Steven Tyler
- Joe Perry
- Tom Hamilton
- Joey Kramer
- Brad Whitford
- Ray Tabano
- Jimmy Crespo
Genesis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesis_(band)
- From Godalming, Surrey, formed 1967 at Charterhouse School
- Tony Banks (Living)
- Mike Rutherford (Living)
- Phil Collins (Living, connected)
- (1967-75) Peter Gabriel (Living, connected)
- (1967-70) Anthony Phillips (Living)
- (1971-77) Steve Hackett (Living)
Metallica
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica
- From Los Angeles, California
- James Hetfield
- Lars Ulrich
- Kirk Hammett
- Robert Trujillo
- Dave Mustaine
- Ron McGovney
- Cliff Burton
- Jason Newsted
Maroon 5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroon_5
- From Los Angeles, California
- Adam Levine
- Jesse Carm