Biography
Originally formed in 1966 from the ashes of UK skiffle outfit the Mourners, this lightweight pop band comprised Les Gray (Thomas Leslie Gray, 9 April 1946, Carshalton, Surrey, England, d. 21 February 2004, Portugal; vocals), Dave Mount (b. David George Mount, 3 March 1947, Carshalton, Surrey, England, d. 2 December 2006, Carshalton, Surrey, England; drums/vocals), Ray Stiles (b. Raymond John Stiles, 20 November 1946, Guildford, Surrey, England; bass guitar/vocals) and Rob Davis (b. 1 October 1947, Carshalton, Surrey, England; lead guitar/vocals). Their debut single for CBS Records, 1967’s ‘Flower Power’, was unsuccessful but they continued touring for several years. The band’s easy-going pop style made them natural contenders for appearances on The Basil Brush Show, but still the hits were not forthcoming. Teaming up with songwriting duo Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn and signing a new recording contract with Mickie...
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