Wayne Fontana
- MatchWayne Fontana
- 100%The Mindbenders
- 98%Peter & Gordon
- 84%Gerry & The Pacemakers
- 79%Herman's Hermits
- 78%The Dave Clark Five
- 78%The Searchers
- 77%The Yardbirds
- 71%Freddie & The Dreamers
- 66%Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
- 66%The Tremeloes
Biography
Glyn Ellis, 28 October 1945, Manchester, England. After changing his name in honour of Elvis Presleys drummer D.J. Fontana, Wayne was signed to the appropriately named Fontana Records by A&R head Jack Baverstock. Waynes backing group, the Mindbenders from the horror film of the same name, were as accomplished as their leader and provided a gritty accompaniment. Their first minor hit was with the unremarkable Hello Josephine in 1963. Specializing in mild R&B covers, the... Read more