THE BLADES
1963 - 1965

Lineup:

 

• Ian Anderson - vocals, harp
• Barriemore Barlow - drums
• John Evans - keyboards
• Jeffrey Hammond - bass
• Michael Stephens - guitar

 

More info:

Inspired by: Johnny Breeze & the Atlantics, a local group who commanded considerable attention from the ladies

Debut: Late 1963, Holy Family Youth Club, Blackpool

Renamed to: The John Evan Band