Roger Manton was founder and lead singer / rhythm guitar with The Beatniks which later became The Beat Squad. Their first line up including Roger was, Ricky Hardacre lead guitar, Mike Pickles piano/ vocals, Derek Heaton drums but initially no base player. Later Bruce Russell from the Presidents joined. Later, Mike Pickles left along with Derek Heaton, so then The Presidents' drummer the unforgettable Ted Earl joined the line up with a brand new Trixon kit with an oval shaped, two drum, base drum. The above is an edited version of an email received, to read the full email in its entirety please visit the guest book.

The Spartans
Crotona Youth Club circa 1962
left to right are: Tony Rawnsley, Roy Wood, Jim Harrison and Ian Sanderson

Photos below:
Tony Woodwiss, Bass Guitar Colin Wood, Drums Harry (Henry) Horrocks, Vox organ Ian Sanderson, Guitar, vocals  Date, circa Xmas 1964.
Many thanks to Trevor Pickles for sending them

Spike Duo with guest singer Martin Corby

Dave Body well known keyboard player from Size 5 and musical director for Sutton Amateurs hits the news headlines for staging the musical Summer Holiday, he roped in Sandy to play rhythm guitar. and all round entertainer and good egg Andy Wiseman in the lead roll. 

Pulse
Alan Cockroft, Alan Senior, Sandy, Bruce Hemmingway.

   Bruce & Linda Russell