This page is dedicated to other bands and musicians  that have connections to the Nomads. Music files relating to these can be found on the Music Page Any additional information about these, or artists not listed should be sent to the webmaster, or hard copy to Ian Sanderson at the Fish People.

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Beat Squad 1961 ish
Beat Squad France
Beat Squad. Mechanics
Beat Squad
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.
Pulse
Alan Cockroft, Alan Senior, Sandy, Bruce Hemmingway.
The Spartans
Crotona Youth Club circa 1962
left to right are: Tony Rawnsley, Roy Wood, Jim Harrison and Ian Sanderson
Rondo
Chris Kelly - chris Williams - Tony Guitar 

 Paton Ridge
Chris Kelly - John Laycock - Tony Hayley

Paton Ridge
Chris Kelly - John Laycock - Tony Hayley

New Hammond Sound
Spike Duo with guest singer
Brian T Strollers
Spike, Brian T, Rod Teal, Jeff Birtley
This pic looks suspiciously like an advert to me, but hey ho

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. Full story in the Keighley News

Good Ole Boys
Fleece at Harden

Good Ole Boys
Fleece at Harden

Andy Wiseman from Smart Moves.

There is a malicious rumor going round that Smart Moves have a web site, if anyone knows the address could they let us know and we will put a link to it.

Andy acting as MC for the Paul Marshall concert

 

 

 

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