69th Year! 
69th Year!
The Whole Story of The Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline
(Includes the Cinemas of Dunfermline & Rosyth)
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| Biogz 'Z' Here you will find some short biographies (biogz) of solo artists whose surname commences with this letter or bands with names commencing with this letter (omitting any commonly used prefix such as 'The'). Click on the name below or scroll down the page at your leisure. The Zephyr Guitar Four
Mike Anderson - vocals The Zephyr Guitar Four were formed in 1958 and played 22 times at the ballroom between May & October 1959, but would soon change their name to Mike Satan & The Hellcats.
John Hinde - bass guitar, vocals Originally called 'The Clee-Shays', this four-piece London based outfit started their career with a one off single at Decca in 1963, but moved over to Columbia where they scored a minor hit with their 4th release. Despite a film appearance (in "Be My Guest") their follow up, “I Just Can't Take It” bombed and their producer Shel Talmy was probably too busy with The Kinks and The Who to pay them much attention after that. It has been suggested that their demise was perhaps somewhat hastened when Mick Jagger said he "hated" their interpretation of a Bo Diddley song. Info courtesy of: iwasateenagechartfreak.com
Rod Argent - organ, vocals This five piece beat ensemble first came together while the original members were all still at St. Albans Grammar School. After winning a local talent competition they were given an opportunity to record by Decca. Their first single, penned by keyboardist Argent, was an immediate hit although it never quite reached the top ten in the UK. A number of superbly crafted singles followed- mostly written by Rod Argent or bassist Chris White. Surprisingly, none of these was to rise higher than #42 on their home ground. The frustrated Zombies fared rather better in the US, doubtless buoyed up by the 'British invasion' which was then at its peak. Nevertheless, this success quickly faded too and the underrated combo broke up at the end of 1967. They enjoyed one further chart entry during 1969 with the brilliant 'Time Of The Season' which gave them the biggest hit of their career reaching #3 in the USA. Sadly, it did little to raise the level of appreciation shown by British record buyers and no further singles releases ensued. Rod Argent and Hugh Grundy set about the formation of a new group based around the musical talents of the brilliant keyboardist and appropriately named 'Argent'. Colin Blunstone decided to try his luck as a solo vocalist. After a slow start- all achieved a level of success during the 1970s and their Zombies output has become quite sought after- particularly the later, uncharted singles. Rod Argent's 'She's Not There' has proved a popular number with other artists and it has been remade on several occasions- most notable is the version by the American group 'Santana' during 1977. Info courtesy of: www.45-rpm.org.uk
Willie Gardner - guitar, vocals The Zones (formed 1977 in Glasgow) were 'PVC2' with Midge Ure (who joined 'The Rich Kids') replaced by Willie Gardner (Alex Harvey's cousin). 'PVC2' released one EP: 'Gonna Put You In The Picture' / 'Pain' / 'Deranged, Demented & Free' (Zoom Records - Zum 2) October 1977. The Zones released three singles, including 'Stuck With You' / 'No Angels' (Zoom Records - Zum 4) February 1978, 'Sign Of The Times' / 'Away From It All' (1978), 'Looking To The Future' / 'Do It All Again' (1979) and an album 'Under Influence' (1979). They supported Sham 69, 'Iggy Pop', Magazine & The Clash and recorded two John Peel sessions. before splitting in November 1979. Willie Gardner was with 'Hot Valves' and later joined 'Endgames'. |
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