Monday, 21 December 2009

Les Davidson (guitar)


BANDS:
BANDPERIODDETAILS
Mama Flyer [1973] 
Pete Atkin Band [Apr 74-May 74] 
The Flying Tigers [1974-?] 
Pete Brown Band  2 recordings + 1 compilation
East Of Eden [1974-1976]3 recordings
Leo Sayer Band  1 recording
Jon Anderson Band [1980]1 recording
Sniff´n´The Tears [1982-?]4 recordings + 3 compilations
Shakin´ Stevens Band [Apr 83-May 83]2 recordings + 3 compilations
Shakin´ Stevens Band (again) [Oct 83-Nov 83] 
Shakin´ Stevens Band (again) [Oct 84-Nov 84] 
Pete Townshend Band [Dec 85] (1 gig) 
Joan Armatrading Band   
The Hellfire Club [1989] 
Paul Roberts Band [1992]1 recording
Richard O´Brien Band [1996]1 recording
Leo Sayer Band (again) [1998] 
Big Chief   
Arthur Louis Band [Feb 04]2 recordings
The Road [2010] 

BIOGRAPHY:

Fantastic guitarist, he has a long career, having played in many different bands. I haven´t biographical data about Les.

Les Davidson while he was in Sniff´n´The Tears



MAMA FLYER


This was Mama Flyer around 1973:

MAMA FLYER #?
1973
Maurice Adamson
bass
John MacNicol
trumpet
Andy Munro
drums
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Mama Flyer (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (3): Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Andy Munro
Not enough info (1): John MacNicol


PETE ATKIN BAND


During April-May 1974, Pete Atkin used Mama Flyer as his backing band:

PETE ATKIN BAND #?
Apr 74-May 74
Pete Atkin
vocals, keyboards
Maurice Adamson
bass
Andy Munro
drums

Other info on members of Pete Atkin Band (I know up to 25 members)
Already covered (2): Mick Grabham, Jeff Seopardie
To be covered (22): Maurice Adamson, Pete Atkin, Mike Beale, Neil Campbell, Tony Coe, Steve Cooke, Terry Cox, Martin Drew, Ray Fenwick, Andy Fernbach, Harold Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Stan Gorman, Clive James, Alan Jones, Paul Keogh, Dick Levens, Mike Moran, Andy Munro, Roger Odell, Darryl Runswick, Dave Wintour


THE FLYING TIGERS


This was the initial lineup of The Flying Tigers, circa 1974 (evolved from Mama Tiger):

THE FLYING TIGERS #1
1974-?
Maurice Adamson
bass
Ian Lynn
keyboards
Jeff Allen
drums

They were asked by Pete Brown to join him as his backing band, which they did.

Other info on members of The Flying Tigers (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3): Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Ian Lynn


PETE BROWN BAND


This was a different lineup for Pete Brown´s Band, when he got the band The Flying Tigers to play with him, but I don´t know more details about period (my guess is 1974):

PETE BROWN BAND #?
?
Pete Brown
vocals, percussion
Maurice Adamson
bass
Ian Lynn
keyboards
Jeff Allen
drums

Other info on members of Pete Brown Band (I know up to 19 members)
Already covered (2): Helen Hardy, Jeff Seopardie
To be covered (16): Bimbo Acock, Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Rietta Austin, Pete Brown, Simon Edgoose, Tim Franks, David Hadley, Laurence Juber, Dill Katz, Pete Lemer, Ian Lynn, Lyn Makinell, Dave Moore, Mo Nazzam, Ray Taff Williams


EAST OF EDEN


This is the new lineup for East Of Eden in 1974:

EAST OF EDEN #14
1974-Mar 75
David Jack
bass
Alan Parkes
keyboards
Jeff Allen
drums

In March 1975, Joe O´Donnell rejoins East Of Eden for a few months:

EAST OF EDEN #15
Mar 75-May 75
David Jack
bass
Alan Parkes
keyboards
Joe O´Donnell
violin
Jeff Allen
drums

New changes for East Of Eden in May 1975:

EAST OF EDEN #16
May 75-Jan 76
David Jack
bass
Peter Filleul
keyboards
Don Weller
sax
Jeff Allen
drums

But in January 1976, Joe O´Donell joins again East Of Eden for the third time, now replacing Don Weller:

EAST OF EDEN #17
Jan 76-1976
David Jack
bass
Peter Filleul
keyboards
Joe O´Donnell
violin
Jeff Allen
drums

This was the last lineup of East Of Eden, parting ways in 1976... until many more years later.

Other info on members of East Of Eden (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (1): Steve York
Old pages (3): Dave Arbus, Ron Caines, Geoff Nicholson
To be covered (17): Tony Addison, Jeff Allen, Brian Appleyard, Terry Brace, Geoff Britton, Dave Dufort, Tony Fennell, Peter Filleul, Martin Fisher, David Jack, Joe O´Donnell, Alan Parkes, Al Read, Jim Roche, Andy Sneddon, Garth Watt-Roy, Don Weller


LEO SAYER BAND


Les Davidson was part of Leo Sayer Band, but can´t find details about the lineups or the time he spent in the band. His first tenure in the band was probably during the late 70s or early 80s. Can someone help me, please?

LEO SAYER BAND #?
?
Leo Sayer
vocals
+ others unknown to me. Help!


TOMMY (CAST)


In February 1979, Tommy was announced as a musical at the Queen´s Theatre in London. Pete Townshend chose Rob Burns for playing in the band:

TOMMY (CAST) #?
Feb 79-1979
Allan Love
vocals
Anna Nicholas
vocals
Kevin Williams
vocals
Sue Bond
vocals
Steve Devereaux
vocals
Bob Grant
vocals
Peter Straker
narrator
+
Simon Webb
musical director, keyboards
Jamie Moses
guitar
Kevin Leeman
keyboards
Jim Wilson
trumpet
Pat Crumly
sax
Mike Page
sax
Philip Walker
french horn
John Mitchell
percussion
Peter Woolf
drums

But the stage show managed just a three month run.

Other info on members of Tommy (cast) (I know up to 28 members)
Already covered (2): Graham Bell, Rob Burns
To be covered (10): Elkie Brooks, Roger Chapman, Merry Clayton, Pat Crumly, David Essex, Marsha Hunt, Jamie Moses, Viv Stanshall, Roy Wood, Peter Woolf
Not enough info (15): Sue Bond, Steve Devereaux, Bob Grant, Kevin Leeman, Allan Love, John Mitchell, Anna Nicholas, Bill Oddie, Mike Page, John Pertwee, Peter Straker, Philip Walker, Simon Webb, Kevin Williams, Jim Wilson


JON ANDERSON BAND


This is the amazing lineup for Jon Anderson´s New Life Band around 1980:

JON ANDERSON BAND #?
1980
Jon Anderson
vocals
Chris Rainbow
vocals
John Giblin
bass
Ronnie Leahy
keyboards
Dick Morrissey
sax
Morris Pert
percussion

Other info on members of Jon Anderson Band (I know up to 15 members)
Already covered (4): Brian Chatton, Barry De Souza, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert
Old pages (1): Clem Clempson
To be covered (9): Jon Anderson, Stefano Cerri, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Dick Morrissey, Chris Rainbow, Federico Ramos, David Sancious, Guy Shiffman


ZOOT MONEY BAND


This was the superb Zoot Money Band, probably circa 1981:

ZOOT MONEY BAND #?
?
Zoot Money
vocals, keyboards
Pat Crumly
sax
Paul Robinson
drums
Eric Burdon Bandê
Eric Burdon Bandê
Eric Burdon Bandê

Eric Burdon guested with them and invited Zoot, Crumly and Burns to do a European tour in 1982.

Other info on members of Zoot Money Band (I know up to 38 members)
Already covered (2): Rob Burns, Nick Newell
Old pages (2): Miller Anderson, Pat Donaldson
To be covered (33): Colin Allen, Jeff Allen, Johnny Almond, John Beecham, Sam Brown, Bernie Burns, Boz Burrell, Clive Burrows, Gary Bush, David Castle, Jeff Condon, Mike Cotton, Pat Crumly, Barry Dean, John Dean, Gary Foote, Peter Grant, Ronnie Johnson, Steve Laffy, Mornington Lockett, Lem Lubin, Paul MacCallum, Zoot Money, Micky Moody, Phil Mulford,... up to 33 musicians.


MUSICIANS UNION ROCK WORKSHOP UNIT


This was one of the longest time serving teams playing for the Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit:

MUSICIANS UNION ROCK WORKSHOP UNIT #?
?
Mick Parker
keyboards
Richard Marcangelo
drums

Other info on members of Musicians Union Rock Workshop Unit (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (3): Rob Burns, Chris Glen, Adrian Tilbrook
Old pages (2): Colin Hodgkinson, Allan Holdsworth
To be covered (15): Tom Blades, Damon Butcher, Paul Carmichael, Geoff Castle, John Cook, Colin Dudman, Geoff Dunn, Ronnie Johnson, Bill Le Sage, Richard Marcangelo, Richard Morcombe, Mick Parker, Tim Stone, Derek Wadsworth, Don Weller
Not enough info (2): Tony Bourke, Glyn Thomas


SNIFF ´N´ THE TEARS


Finally, in 1982 (or was 1981?), Loz Netto and Mick Dyche leave, and another great player arrives, Les Davidson:

SNIFF´N´THE TEARS #8
1982-?
Paul Roberts
vocals, guitar
Mike Taylor
keyboards
Jamie Lane
drums

This was their latest incarnation, and after some time, Paul Roberts starts his solo career.

Other info on members of Sniff´n´The Tears (I know up to 13 members)
Already covered (1): Nick South
Old pages (2): Clem Clempson, Mick Dyche
To be covered (9): Chris Birkin, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Keith Miller, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Mike Taylor


SHAKIN' STEVENS BAND


This was the Shakin´ Stevens Band for the European tour from April 1983 to May 1983:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?
Apr 83-May 83
Shakin´ Stevens
vocals
Roger McKew
guitar
Dick Bland
bass
Gavin Povey
keyboards, accordion
Chris Gower
trombone
Ray Beavis
sax
Chris Wyles
drums

Same lineup for Shakin´ Stevens Band in the British tour during October/November 1983:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?
Oct 83-Nov 83
Shakin´ Stevens
vocals
Roger McKew
guitar
Dick Bland
bass
Gavin Povey
keyboards, accordion
Chris Gower
trombone
Ray Beavis
sax
Chris Wyles
drums


ABBACADABRA (CAST)


In December 1983, Cameron Mackintosh produced an English version of the French TV show Abbacadabra at the Lyric Hammersmith theatre in London, directed by Peter James. These were some of the players:

ABBACADABRA (CAST) #1
Dec 83-Jan 84
Elaine Paige
vocals
Finola Hughes
vocals
B A Robertson
vocals
Jena Russell
vocals
Michael Praed
vocals
Phil Daniels
vocals
Sylvester McCoy
vocals
Nigel Hartman
vocals
Richard Hagon
vocals
Dexter Fletcher
vocals
Claude Paul Henry
vocals
Stewart Avon Arnold
vocals
Linda-Mae Brewer
vocals
Geoff David
vocals
Jayne Leigh Collins
vocals
+
Simon Webb
director, keyboards
Trevor Yorke
keyboards
Bill Worrell
keyboards
Ken Poole
piccolo, flute, sax
Glyn Matthews
percussion
Richard Marcangelo
drums

The show closed doors in January 1984.

Both Elaine Paige and B A Robertson (dueting with Frida) released singles from the musical (produced by Mike Batt), but I wonder if Rob Burns appears in any of those recordings...

Other info on members of Abbacadabra (cast) (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (1): Rob Burns
To be covered (3): Phil Daniels, Richard Marcangelo, B A Robertson
Not enough info (18): Stewart Avon Arnold, Linda-Mae Brewer, Jayne Leigh Collins, Geoff David, Dexter Fletcher, Richard Hagon, Nigel Hartman, Claude Paul Henry, Finola Hughes, Glyn Matthews, Sylvester McCoy, Elaine Paige, Ken Poole, Michael Praed, Jena Russell, Simon Webb, Bill Worrell, Trevor Yorke


SHAKIN' STEVENS BAND (again)


For the European tour from October to November 1984, the Shakin´ Stevens Band was augmented with backing vocalists:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?
Oct 84-Nov 84
Shakin´ Stevens
vocals
Roger McKew
guitar
Dick Bland
bass
Gavin Povey
keyboards, accordion
Chris Gower
trombone
Ray Beavis
sax
Chris Wyles
drums
Tony Harding
backing vocals
Chris Black
backing vocals
Robin Cowlard
backing vocals

Other info on members of Shakin´ Stevens Band (I know up to 59 members)
Already covered (3): John ´Irish´ Earle, Mickey Gee, Dick Hanson
Old pages (1): B J Cole
To be covered (54): Ian Aitken, Keith Attack, Paul Barrett, Ray Beavis, Chris Black, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, Tony Britnell, Stu Calver, George Chick, Mick Clarke, Stuart Colman, James Compton, Robin Cowlard, Paul Dolan, Peter Effamy, Michael Festa, Chris Gower, Tony Harding, Trevor Hawkins, Darrel Higham, Chris Holland, Martyn Hope, Johnny Hopkins, Eddie Jones,... up to 54 musicians.


PETE TOWNSHEND CHARITY SHOW


In December 1985, Pete Townshend played a charity show in London. This was the special lineup:

PETE TOWNSHEND BAND #?
Dec 85
Pete Townshend
vocals, guitar
Steve Barnacle
bass
John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick
keyboards
Simon Phillips
drums
Billy Nicholls
backing vocals
Gina Foster
backing vocals
Coral Brown
backing vocals
+ The Kick Horns
horns

Other info on members of Pete Townshend Band (I know up to 38 members)
Already covered (1): Mark Brzezicki
Old pages (4): Jon Carin, Ian Ellis, David Gilmour, Katie Kissoon
To be covered (32): Neil Abbot, Steve Barnacle, Coral Brown, John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Tony Butler, Jackie Chanellor, Chyna, Simon Clarke, Andy Fairweather Low, Gina Foster, Simon Gardner, Peter Hope Evans, Lorenza Johnson, Tracey Langran, Jody Linscott, Roddy Lorimer, Mae McKenna, Chucho Merchan, Billy Nicholls, Pino Palladino, Phil Palmer, Simon Phillips, Dave Plews, Dave Sanders, Tim Sanders,... up to 32 musicians.


JOAN ARMATRADING BAND


At some point, Les Davidson was part of Joan Armatrading Band:

JOAN ARMATRADING BAND #?
?
Joan Armatrading
vocals, guitar
Chris Wyles
drums
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Can someone give me more details, please?

Other info on members of Joan Armatrading Band (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (1): Jo Partridge
Old pages (4): Pat Donaldson, Tony Reeves, Henry Spinetti, Mike Tomich
To be covered (44): Joan Armatrading, Simon Baisley, Richard Belke, Bill Bodine, Steve Brantley, Paul Burgess, Jon Cole, Gerry Conway, Spencer Cozens, Quitman Dennis, Julian Diggle, Jerry Donahue, Prabjote Dsaiyn, Natalio Faingold, Laura Fairhurst, Mo Foster, Bryan Garofalo, Brian Glascock, Tim Goldsmith, Peter Gordeno, Bryn Haworth, Richie Hayward, Justin Hildreth, Ricky Hirsch, David Kemper,... up to 44 musicians.


THE HELLFIRE CLUB


Around 1989, Les Davidson was part of The Hellfire Club:

THE HELLFIRE CLUB #?
1989
Scobie Ryder
vocals
Paul Raven
bass
Les Warner
drums

Other info on members of The Hellfire Club (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (1): Les Warner
Not enough info (2): Paul Raven, Scobie Ryder


PAUL ROBERTS BAND


Paul Roberts was the leader in Sniff´n´The Tears. Even before releasing a solo album (No damage done), he toured with this band circa 1992:

PAUL ROBERTS BAND #?
1992
Paul Roberts
vocals, guitar
Jeremy Meek
bass
Andy Giddings
keyboards
Steve Jackson
drums

Other info on members of Paul Roberts Band (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4): Andy Giddings, Steve Jackson, Jeremy Meek, Paul Roberts


RICHARD O´BRIEN BAND (THE BLACK ANGELS)


The musical ´Disgracefully yours´ was performed by Richard O'Brien (from The Rocky Horror Show fame) in 1996. This was the cast of musicians (the band was named The Black Angels):

RICHARD O´BRIEN BAND #?
1996
Richard O´Brien
vocals
Bill Robinson
bass
Dave Brown
keyboards
Nick Payn
sax

Some of the songs from the show were later played in Richard O'Brien´s album from 1999, Absolute O'Brien, where Spevock plays in two songs. The album was produced by the great Pip Williams, and other musicians featured are: Les Davidson (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Bias Boshell (keyboards), Rob Melvin (keyboards), Andy Brown (bass), Bill Robinson (bass), Nick Payn (sax), Pete Beachill (trumpet), Guy Barker (trumpet), Bob Jenkins (drums), and Sappho Korner on backing vocals.

Other info on members of Richard O´Brien Band (I know up to 6 members)
Already covered (1): Ed Spevock
To be covered (1): Nick Payn
Not enough info (3): Dave Brown, Richard O´Brien, Bill Robinson


LEO SAYER BAND (again)


This was the fantastic personnel for Leo Sayer Band around April 1998:

LEO SAYER BAND #?
1998
Leo Sayer
vocals
Melvyn Duffy
pedal steel guitar, guitar
Jeremy Meek
bass
Peter Stone
keyboards
Teena Lyle
percussion, vibes, vocals
Steve Jackson
drums
Melanie Marshall
backing vocals

Other info on members of Leo Sayer Band (I know up to 49 members)
Already covered (3): Dave Bronze, Mark Brzezicki, Theodore Thunder
Old pages (2): Steve Chapman, Chris Stainton
To be covered (43): Simon Baisley, Paul Berton, Harry Brus, Damon Butcher, Max Chetwynd, Melvyn Duffy, Geoff Dunn, Alun Eden, Brian Gascoigne, Frank Gibson Jr, Charlie Harrison, Al Hodge, Nicky Hopkins, Chris Hunt, Steve Jackson, Graham Jarvis, Ronnie Johnson, Mark Kennedy, Bobby Keys, John Kirk, Jim Leverton, John Lingwood, James Litherland, Huw Lloyd Langton, Teena Lyle,... up to 43 musicians.


BIG CHIEF


Les has also played with this band comprised of great, veteran musicians, but I don't have details about the period or lineups. Help, please!

Some of the great names that played here were Tony Reeves, the late Dick Heckstall-Smith, Art Themen, Ray Warleigh, Henry Lowther, Nick Newell, Alan Ross, Django Bates, etc.

BIG CHIEF #?
?
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Big Chief (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (2): Dick Heckstall-Smith, Nick Newell
Old pages (1): Tony Reeves
To be covered (19): Edward Benstead, Louis Borenius, Geoff Castle, Dave Chambers, John Dillon, Tony Edwards, John Etheridge, Chris Fry, John Fry, Mick Jacques, Barry Langton, Pete Lemer, Henry Lowther, Phil Mead, Gary O´Toole, Adrian Paton, Steve Taylor, Art Themen, Ray Warleigh


MORE...


In the eighties he started writing music for his own jingle company, Spankin' New Music. He also played in the score for the funny ´Blackadder II´ TV series.

Les has also played in some East West shows, but don´t know which ones.

Last thing where I've seen his name is in the albums or DVDs for Classic Rock company. He also teaches in rock workshops with other great names such as Rob Burns (bass), Mick Parker (keyboards) and Richard Marcangelo (drums).


ARTHUR LOUIS BAND


In February 2004, Les Davidson assembles an all-star band with great musicians to back Arthur Louis:

ARTHUR LOUIS BAND #?
Feb 2004
Arthur Louis
guitar, vocals
John McKenzie
bass
Peter Stone
keyboards
Nick Payn
sax
Blair Cunningham
drums
Noel McCalla
backing vocals
Helen Hardy
backing vocals

Other info on members of Arthur Louis Band (I know up to 8 members)
Already covered (1): Helen Hardy
To be covered (5): Blair Cunningham, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn, Peter Stone
Not enough info (1): Arthur Louis


THE ROAD


The Road is a band formed by several veteran musicians from the folk-rock scene:

THE ROAD #?
2010
Kelly Hunter
vocals
Les Davidson
guitar, mandolin
Neil McArthur
guitar
Graeme Taylor
guitar, mandolin, banjo
Michael Gregory
percussion

Other info on members of The Road (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (2): Michael Gregory, Graeme Taylor
Not enough info (2): Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur


AND...


Les appears in the movie Riff-Raff (1991), directed by Ken Loach, as part of the pub band in some scenes. The musicians appearing there are: Martin Clapson, Les Davidson, Tex Comer, Lou Stonebridge and Jimmy Jewell.

UNRELEASED PROJECTS:

  • In 1973, Les Davidson was asked to join a Scottish band that would become Pilot (with David Paton and the late Billy Lyall), but he turned down the offer.



  • DISCOGRAPHY: (58 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

    ALBUMS AS PRODUCER (1 credit)
    • Late flower - Steve Topping (2004)

      • Guests: Gary Husband, Richard Marcangelo
      • Producer: Les Davidson
      • Technical: Ian Cooper, Damian Korner
    ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (17 credits)
    • Here we go again... - East Of Eden (June 1976)

      • Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, Peter Filleul, David Jack, Don Weller
    • Silver park - East Of Eden (1978)

      • Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, David Jack, Don Weller
      • Guests: Bimbo Acock, Dill Katz, Ian Lynn, Dave Rose, Theodore Thunder
      • Comments: Recorded in 1977.
    • It´s the climate - East Of Eden (1978)

      • Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, David Jack, Don Weller
      • Guests: Bimbo Acock, Dill Katz, Ian Lynn, Dave Rose, Barry St John, Theodore Thunder
    • Mr Money - Zoot Money (1980)

      • Members: Zoot Money + Les Davidson, Paul Robinson
      • Guests: Nick South + Martin Drover, Francis Monkman, Jim Mullen, Kasim Sulton (RIP: Dick Morrissey + Vicki Brown)
      • Producer: Jim Diamond
    • The Missing link - Leo Sayer (1980)

      • Members: Leo Sayer + Les Davidson, John Mealing
      • Guests: Dill Katz, Billy Livsey, Dave Mattacks, Alan Parker (RIP: Roy Budd)
    • Take one! - Shakin´ Stevens (February 1980)

      • Members: Shakin´ Stevens + Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle)
      • Guests: Tony Hall, Sid Phillips
    • Love action - Sniff´n´The Tears (1981)

      • Members: Les Davidson, Jamie Lane, Paul Roberts, Nick South, Mike Taylor
      • Guests: Rick Fenn, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Mark Williamson (RIP: Pat Crumly)
      • Technical: Barry Hammond
    • Ride blue divide - Sniff´n´The Tears (1982)

      • Members: Les Davidson, Jamie Lane, Paul Roberts, Nick South, Mike Taylor
      • Guests: Julian Diggle, Martin Drover, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Derek Wadsworth)
      • Technical: (RIP: Mike Shipley)
    • Party in the rain - Pete Brown & Ian Lynn (1983)

      • Members: Pete Brown, Ian Lynn + Bimbo Acock, Les Davidson, Helen Hardy, Dill Katz, Jeff Seopardie
      • Guests: Steve Glover, Jim Mullen, Phil Ryan, Rob Tait, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers + Val McKenna, Jerome Rimson (RIP: Graham Bond, Roger Bunn, Dave Thompson)
      • Technical: Tim Young
      • Comments: The album was originally recorded in 1976, but released in 1983. CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.
    • The Bop won´t stop - Shakin´ Stevens (November 1983)

    • City without walls - Paul Roberts (1985)

      • Members: Paul Roberts + Les Davidson
      • Guests: Guy Barker, Clem Clempson, Brent Forbes, Mo Foster, Robin Langridge, Ian Maidman, Noel McCalla, Danny Thompson (RIP: Pat Crumly)
      • Comments: He was the singer and composer in pop English band Sniff 'n' the Tears.
    • No damage done - Sniff´n´The Tears (1992)

      • Members: Les Davidson, Andy Giddings, Steve Jackson, Jeremy Meek, Paul Roberts, Luigi Salvoni
      • Guests: Robin Langridge, Noel McCalla, Morris Michael, Leo Sayer
    • Back from Palookaville - Arthur Louis (1998)

      • Members: Les Davidson, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn
      • Guests: Michael Bailey, Richard Bailey, Rob Burns, Simon Clarke, Winston Delandro, Andy Hamilton, Sonia Jones, Roddy Lorimer, Robin Lumley, Richard Marcangelo, Tim Sanders, Steve Simpson (RIP: Keith Miller, Don Myrick)
    • Absolute O´Brien - Richard O´Brien (February 1999)

      • Members: Les Davidson, Nick Payn, Ed Spevock
      • Guests: Guy Barker, Pete Beachill, Bias Boshell, Hugh Burns, George Chandler, Paul Clarvis, Bob Jenkins, Zeitia Massiah, Kevin McAlea, Jackie Rawe (RIP: Andy Brown, Sappho Korner)
      • Producer: Pip Williams
      • Technical: Damian Korner
      • Comments: In 1996, Richard O´Brien has his own musical ´Disgracefully yours´. Some of the songs from the show were later played in Richard O'Brien's album from 1999, Absolute O'Brien, where Ed Spevock plays in two songs. The album was produced by the great Pip Williams, and other musicians featured are: Les Davidson (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Bias Boshell (keyboards), Rob Melvin (keyboards), Andy Brown (bass), Bill Robinson (bass), Nick Payn (sax), Pete Beachill (trumpet), Guy Barker (trumpet), Bob Jenkins (drums), and Sappho Korner on backing vocals.
    • Underground - Sniff´n´The Tears (2001)

      • Members: Paul Roberts + Les Davidson
      • Guests: Robin Langridge
    • Live in Sheffield 1980 - Jon Anderson with The New Life Band (May 2007) (LIVE)

    • Black cat - Arthur Louis (2009)

      • Members: Blair Cunningham, Les Davidson, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn
      • Guests: Michael Bailey, Richard Bailey, Rob Burns, Simon Clarke, Winston Delandro, Andy Hamilton, Randy Hope-Taylor, Sonia Jones, Roddy Lorimer, Robin Lumley, Tim Sanders, Steve Simpson (RIP: Keith Miller, Don Myrick)
    COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (7 credits)
    • Retrospective - Sniff´n´The Tears (1983)

      • Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
      • Guests: Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Rick Fenn, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Noel McCalla, Mark Williamson
    • Before singing lessons 1969-1977 - Pete Brown (1987)

      • Members: Pete Brown + Bimbo Acock, Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Pete Bailey, Brian Breeze, Les Davidson, Derek Foley, Steve Glover, Helen Hardy, Delisle Harper, Charlie Hart, Dill Katz, George Khan, Ian Lynn, Jim Mullen, Roger ´Butch´ Potter, Phil Ryan, Jeff Seopardie, Chris Spedding, Ed Spevock, Rob Tait, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers, Ray Taff Williams (RIP: Graham Bond, Roger Bunn, Dave Thompson)
      • Guests: Jack Bruce + Jeff Beck, Lyn Dobson, Tom Duffy, Tony Fernandez, Bob Jackson, Alan Mair, Val McKenna, Max Middleton, John Mumford, Alan Ross (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
      • Comments: 2LP compilation with many unreleased tracks.
    • A Best of - Sniff´n´The Tears (1991)

      • Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
      • Guests: Noel McCalla + Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Rick Fenn, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Mark Williamson
      • Producer: Steve Lipson
      • Comments: Compilation with 2 unreleased tracks.
    • Driver´s seat - The best of Sniff´n´The Tears - Sniff´n´The Tears (January 2000)

      • Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
      • Guests: Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Ron Lawrence, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Noel McCalla, Mark Williamson
      • Producer: Steve Lipson
    • Hits and more! - Shakin´ Stevens (September 2003)

      • Members: Shakin´ Stevens + Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, John Perry, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
      • Guests: Rod Argent, John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens, Pete Wingfield
      • Producer: John David, Dave Edmunds, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Mike Leander)
    • Collectable - Shakin´ Stevens (July 2004)

      • Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
      • Guests: Rod Argent, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
      • Producer: Dave Edmunds (RIP: Mike Leander)
      • Comments: Compilation CD + live DVD.
    • The Collection - Shakin´ Stevens (April 2005)

      • Members: Shakin´ Stevens + Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
      • Guests: Rod Argent, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
      • Producer: Dave Edmunds, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Mike Leander)
    COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)
    • Knights of the blues table - VVAA (May 1997)

      • Guests: Robert Ahwai, Skip Alan, Jeff Allen, Miller Anderson, Maggie Bell, Jack Bruce, Mick Clarke, Clem Clempson, Les Davidson, Georgie Fame, Mark Feltham, Dennis Greaves, Peter Green, Kuma Harada, Chris Jagger, Mick Jagger, Bob Jenkins, Paul Jones, Ronnie Leahy, Phil May, Gerry McAvoy, Tony ´T S´ McPhee, Max Middleton, Malcolm Mortimore, John Povey, James Powell, Phil Ryan, Dick Taylor, Mick Taylor, Henry Thomas, Nigel Watson, Charlie Watts, Neal Wilkinson (RIP: Cyril Davies, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Alexis Korner, Lou Martin, Duffy Power, Big Jim Sullivan)
      • Producer: Pete Brown
      • Technical: Joe Gastwirt
      • Comments: This collective album about modern electric blues is a tribute album to the British blues pioneer, Cyril Davies. It includes collaborations from veteran blues artists: Miller Anderson (song ´Don't let me be misunderstood´), Clem Clempson (song ´I've got news for you´), Peter Green with Nigel Watson, Mick Taylor with Max Middleton (song ´You shook me´), Maggie Bell & Ronnie Leahy (from Stone The Crows), Chris Jagger with Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts (from The Rolling Stones), Jack Bruce (bass), Georgie Fame (organ), Dick Taylor (guitar, from The Pretty Things), Dick Heckstall-Smith (sax), Kuma Harada (bass), etc.
    SOUNDTRACKS (1 credit)
    • 20 great golden gobs - Spitting Image (1990)

      • Guests: Chris Ainsworth, John Barclay, Guy Barker, Gary Barnacle, Pete Beachill, Stuart Brooks, Damon Butcher, Jimmy Chambers, Les Davidson, Snake Davis, Stephanie DeSykes, Rick Driscoll, Martin Drover, Lance Ellington, Malcolm Griffiths, Sonia Jones, Carol Kenyon, Stevie Lange, Julian Littman, Martin Loveday, Richard Marcangelo, Gary Martin, Tessa Niles, Kevin Powell, George Robertson, Alan Ross, Maggie Ryder, Jeff Seopardie, Steve Shone, Neil Sidwell, Miriam Stockley, Linda Taylor, John Thirkell, Pete Thoms, Phil Todd, Susie Webb, Chris White, Neal Wilkinson, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Dave Early, Carl Wayne)
      • Comments: Soundtrack from the great humour program Spitting Image. What a list of players appearing here!
    SESSIONS (28 credits)
    • Into the 7th dimension - Norma Green (1975)

    • Half Brother - Half Brother (1978)

      • Guests: Ray Cooper, Les Davidson, Frank Gibson Jr, Colin Green, Paul Hart, Ricky Hitchcock, Alan Jones, Laurence Juber, Billy Kristian, John Mealing, Brian Odgers, Alan Parker, Henry Spinetti
    • Nite flights - The Walker Brothers (1978)

      • Members: (RIP: John Maus)
      • Guests: Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Frank Gibson Jr, Dill Katz, Katie Kissoon, Chris Mercer, Alan Skidmore, Peter Van Hooke, Joy Yates (RIP: Morris Pert, Ronnie Ross, Big Jim Sullivan)
      • Producer: Dave MacRae
      • Comments: Oh, they were great!! I love this band, his classics like 'The sun ain't gonna shine anymore', 'Make it easy on yourself', 'My ship is coming in', and his fantastic renditions of some other's classics, like 'Love minus zero' (Bob Dylan) and 'Summertime', etc. Scott Walker (born Scott Engel) has a superb voice. This happened in the 60s, but they also recorded new albums, like this one, in the 70s. Recorded in February 1978, with musicians such as Big Jim Sullivan (guitar), Les Davidson (guitar), Chris Mercer (sax), Alan Skidmore (sax), Mo Foster (bass), Morris Pert (percussion), Peter Van Hooke (drums).
    • No bad habits - Graham Bonnet (October 1978)

      • Members: Graham Bonnet
      • Guests: Jim Cuomo, Les Davidson, Lance Dixon, Cliff Hardie, Stevie Lange, Dave Markee, Frank Ricotti, Barry St John, Liza Strike, Jacqui Sullivan, Mick Underwood, Joy Yates
      • Producer: Pip Williams
    • 2 - Jean-Patrick Capdevielle (1980)

      • Guests: Bimbo Acock, Bud Beadle, George Chandler, Ray Cooper, Jim Cuomo, Les Davidson, Martin Drover, Kuma Harada, Brian Holloway, Bob Jenkins, Katie Kissoon, John Mealing, Max Middleton, Peter Oxendale, Rick Taylor, Pete Thomas, Joy Yates (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
      • Technical: Tim Young
    • Going for the big one - Ronnie Jack (1981)

      • Guests: Les Davidson, Kuma Harada, Colin Hodgkinson, Bob Jenkins (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
      • Comments: Sorry, I don't know who he is. In this album, he sings and plays keyboards, being backed by: Les 'Bells' Davidson (guitar), Colin Hodgkinson (bass, catalogued as 'bass man'), Nick Straker (keyboards), Graham Pleeth (keyboards), Bob 'Early' Jenkins (drums), plus: Isaac Guillory (guitar), Kuma Harada (bass), and Scotland the Greatest (backing vocals, who will be?). Recorded in London.
    • Love blind - Morty & The Racing Cars (1981)

      • Guests: Dyan Birch, Andy Clark, Clem Clempson, Frank Collins, Les Davidson, Neil Hubbard, Pete Hurley, Henry McCullough, Paddy McHugh, Zoot Money, Mike Moran, Craig Pruess, Bruce Rowland, Ray Russell, Stan Sulzmann, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers, Dave Wintour (RIP: Barry De Souza, Alan Spenner)
    • Infinite fusion - Rajesh (1982)

      • Guests: Robert Ahwai, Ranjit Barot, Ray Cooper, Les Davidson, Harold Fisher, Ken Freeman, DeLisle Harper, Zakir Hussain, Francis Monkman, Del Newman, Brian Odgers, Simon Phillips, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Gordon Beck, Isaac Guillory, Kevin Peek)
    • Tell the captain / Getting excited (SINGLE) - Copy Cats (1983)

    • Passe le Rio Grande... - Alain Bashung (1986)

      • Members: Vic Emerson (RIP: Alain Bashung)
      • Guests: B J Cole, Les Davidson, John Turnbull, Norman Watt-Roy
    • Akwaba beach - Mory Kante (1987)

    • Physical favours / Silk or stone (SINGLE) - Sharon O´Neill (1987)

      • Guests: Peter Beckett, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
      • Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
      • Technical: Ian Cooper
    • Ultra moderne solitude - Alain Souchon (June 1988)

      • Guests: Hugh Burns, Les Davidson, Mickey Feat, Luis Jardim, Charlie Morgan, Mick Parker, Andy Pask, Linda Taylor, Chris White
    • Touma - Mory Kante (1990)

      • Guests: Michael Boddicker, Danny Cummings, Les Davidson, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Dan Higgins, Paul Jackson, Mick Parker, Ray Phiri, Bill Reichenbach, Carlos Santana, Larry Williams (RIP: Jeff Porcaro)
    • Danced in the fire - Sharon O´Neill (1990)

      • Members: Sharon O´Neill
      • Guests: Peter Beckett, Tony Buchanan, Joe Creighton, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
      • Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
      • Technical: Ian Cooper
    • Revolution of the heart (SINGLE) - The Chosen Few (1991)

    • Positivity (SINGLE) - Positivity (1991)

    • Don´t force the river - Jackie Quinn (1991)

      • Members: Jackie Quinn
      • Guests: P P Arnold, Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler, Judy Cheeks, Alan Clark, Simon Clarke, Les Davidson, Snake Davis, Mickey Feat, Paul Franklin, Jimmy Helms, Luis Jardim, Roddy Lorimer, Richard Niles, Phil Palmer, Tim Renwick, Tim Sanders, Beverley Skeete, Gavyn Wright
      • Producer: Jamie Lane
    • Tropicalism - Nicolas Matar (March 2002)

    • Remixes - Seiji (October 2002)

    • Souljazz - Bob Jones (2003)

      • Guests: Jamie Anderson, Kevin Armstrong, Les Davidson, Sid Gauld, Karl Van Den Bossche, Nikki Yeoh
    • Second guess - Reel People (May 2004)

      • Guests: Jamie Anderson, Kevin Armstrong, Tim Cansfield, Les Davidson, Helen Hardy, Richard Marcangelo, Dai Pritchard
    • Delicious decisions - Pamela Fay (2007)

    • Film noir - Karel Fialka (2009)

      • Guests: Les Davidson, Robin Langridge, Nick Magnus, Paul Roberts, Mike Taylor
    • Seasons of my soul - Rumer (February 2011)

      • Members: Richard Marcangelo
      • Guests: Matt Backer, Les Davidson, Neil Sidwell, Paul Spong
    • Cryptix - Davie Boyle ( - )

      • Guests: Les Davidson, Richard Marcangelo, Hugh McKenna, Mae McKenna, Steve Shone
    • Affairs of radio (SINGLE) - Davie Boyle ( - )

    • Hard work (SINGLE) - Streetbeat UK ( - )

      • Members: Richard Marcangelo
      • Guests: Simon Clarke, Les Davidson, Mick Parker
    COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (2 credits)
    • Blues, boogie & bebop - Eddie Cleanhead Vinson (1998)

      • Members: (RIP: Eddie Vinson)
      • Guests: Johnny Burch, Les Davidson, Bobby Orr (RIP: Lennie Bush, Stan Greig)
      • Technical: John Burns
    • Everything under the sun - The Walker Brothers (June 2006)

      • Guests: Brian Bennett, B J Cole, Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Tristan Fry, Frank Gibson Jr, Steve Gray, Reg Guest, Alan Jones, Chris Karan, Dill Katz, Paul Keogh, Katie Kissoon, Dave MacRae, John Mealing, Chris Mercer, Brian Odgers, Simon Phillips, Alan Skidmore, Peter Van Hooke, Dougie Wright, Joy Yates (RIP: Barry Morgan, Jack Nitzsche, Morris Pert, Shorty Rogers, Ronnie Ross, Big Jim Sullivan)
      • Comments: 5CD boxset with some unreleased tracks.
    ALBUMS AS TECHNICIAN (1 credit)
    • Live - Pete Brown & The Interoceters (2005) (LIVE)

      • Members: Pete Brown + Rietta Austin, Simon Edgoose, David Hadley, Helen Hardy, Dave Moore, Mo Nazzam
      • Technical: Les Davidson
      • Comments: Recorded live in December 2002, it was released in 2005.
      • My opinion: Very nice live album, with good guitar work by Mo Nazzam. Fantastic version of Pete´s old tune ´Thousands on a raft´, it also includes 3 classics from Cream repertoire.

    QUESTIONS:

    01. Les has recorded with Roger Knott, but don´t know in which recording(s) he may be featured.

    02. I've read Les has recorded with Tina Turner, Jack Bruce, Paul Young, Labi Siffre, Hell Fire Club, Bucks Fizz, Paul Rodgerds, Carmine Appice, Bill Wyman, but don´t know the albums.

    03. Did Les play for Pete Atkin again in September 1975 for John Peel sessions?

    04. Les also played in some sessions for Holly Hardy, but don't know if the tracks have been ever released. Does anybody know?

    05. Am I missing some lineup of East Of Eden with Les Davidson and Dave Arbus together?

    06. Was Les a member of the band Half Brother?

    07. Has Les played for Gilbert O´Sullivan? Live or studio sessions?


    RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 6


    From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

    From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

    Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:

    Assorted links:

    RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 13
    Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Les Davidson, please, also write me with the link.
    • Joan Armatrading - Unknown Title
    • Joan Armatrading on TV. (Resolution: 480)
      Featuring: Joan Armatrading, Les Davidson, Chris Wyles. Rest of the band unknown to me.

    • Les Davidson - Instructive Video
    • (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Les Davidson.

    • Paul Roberts - Railroad To The Sea
    • Paul Roberts on TV. (Resolution: 360)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts, Chris Wyles. Keyboardist unknown to me.

    • Jon Anderson - I Hear You Now
    • Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. Probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.

    • Jon Anderson - Some Are Born
    • Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
      Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. Probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.

    • Jon Anderson - One More Time
    • Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
      Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. Probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.

    • Jon Anderson - Song Of Seven
    • Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. Probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.

    • Sniff´n´The Tears - The Driving Beat
    • Sniff´n´The Tears live on TV in October 1981. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts, Nick South. Rest of the band unknown to me.

    • Shakin´ Stevens - Josephine
    • Shakin´ Stevens live in Chile in 1984. (Resolution: 480)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, John ´Irish´ Earle, Dick Hanson, Shakin´ Stevens. Rest of the band unknown to me.

    • The Hellfire Club - Heaven Can Wait
    • Videoclip by the band The Hellfire Club. (Resolution: 480)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Raven, Scobie Ryder, Les Warner.

    • The Road - Rivers Invitation
    • The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.

    • The Road - Helena´s Argument
    • The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.

    • The Road - Coo Coo
    • The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
      Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.


    THANKS:

    Very Special Thanks to:
  • Rob Burns: for info on his different acts with Les Davidson (2014).

  • RELATED MUSICIANS:

    Les Davidson mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
    Paul Roberts (9)
    Dennis Weinreich (8)
    Dill Katz (7)
    Richard Marcangelo (7)
    Noel McCalla (7)
    Jamie Lane (6)
    Stevie Lange (6)
    Keith Miller (6)
    Nick South (6)
    Mike Taylor (6)

    Page created by Miguel Terol on: 21/December/2009 - Last modified on: 08/April/2014. If you want to contribute with info, please write to: molympus1@gmail.com

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    5 comments:

    1. Les played in an edinburgh band Mama Flyer before the above - though don't know much about them

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    2. I remember Les being in Joan Armatrading's band, early 80s I think. Vague memory of a TOTP appearance.

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    3. Les played in Jon Andersons New Life band in the early 80's he's also been spotted on Rumer's video Alfie and on some of her recent live shows.

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    4. Hi there
      The first version of missing is Mama Flyer was Gerry Steed-singer,George Howden-trombone,Paul Rochester-tenor sax, Dave Macilroy -keyboards. Unfortunately due to the substances available then, exact dates are difficult to remember. If you want more information on the individuals please respond

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      1. Hi, Former member. Thanks for your info, of course, I'd love to get as much info as you could give me. If you want, you can write me directly at molympus1@gmail.com - in a couple of days I'll be offline for a few days, but I'll check my mails as soon as I'm back. Thanks again.

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