60's Pop Duos Part 4: The Truth

The Truth were a superb little mod/freakbeat group from London consisting of Steve Aiello and Steve Gold, who released 7 singles on the Deram label. Steve Aiello went on to join hard rock group Bedlam in the 70's.

60's Pop Duos Part 1: The Merseys

Probably my favourite 60's duo, along with The Truth and Twice As Much. Evolving from The Merseybeats, featuring Billy Kinsley & Tony Crane.

Oh, now i know where Noel Gallagher got his look!

Hmm.. can someone please tell me what's going on here?

"And on the cover, one is going to sit in an armchair with a dog, and
the other one is going to stand beside! Right in the middle of a street!"
"You're a genius, Carl!"

David John & The Mood- Diggin' For Gold

David John & The Mood were a solid beat group from Lancashire who released three singles in '64 and '65. Here is their last and best one, produced by the one and only Joe Meek. Their lineup consisted of David John (vocals), Malcolm Isherwood (drums), John Brierley (bass), Peter Illingworth (guitar, harmonica) and Peter Atkinson (guitar). Included on 'Diggin' For Gold Vol. 1', 'The Alchemist Of Pop: Home Made Hits & Rarities...' and 'English Freakbeat Vol. 6'

Meekbeat? Left to right: Peter Atkinson, David John, John Brierley,
Malcolm Isherwood & Peter Illingworth

(Don't you just love the line 'Women, wine & whiskey, oh, that's the life for me'?)

Congratulations to Pete Townshend!

Pete Townshend turns 66 today.

Happy birthday!