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The Almost Blues
Group Line ups
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 were the outright leaders of Rhythm and Blues on Merseyside ,Alan Peters, was the inspiration behind the band, original line up comprised of.
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Alan Peters harmonica |
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Mike Haralambos, Lead guitar, |
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John Beesley Bass guitar, |
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John Weston Drums, |
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Bernie Kelly Organ, |
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Alan Peters harmonica |
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Mike Haralambos, Lead guitar, |
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John Beesley Bass guitar, |
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Ronnie Wilson Drums, |
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Ray Fowls Alto Sax, |
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Eddie Williams Vocals/ rhythm guitar, |
The band went through many changes, but I feel the best line
up was the one below which is my opinion only.
The Almost Blues (1964 - 1970)
Played the Cavern, Liverpool supporting Stevie Wonder, Wilson Picket,
Ben E King, Rufus Thomas, Lee Dorsey, Solomon Burke, The Drifters,
Doris Troy, John Lee Hooker and Sonny Boy Williamson.
Played Liverpool University supporting The Who and Spencer Davis.
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Alan Peters harmonica |
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John Beesley Bass guitar, |
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John Hodson Lead guitar,the Excerts |
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Barry (Basher)Robinson Drums, the Excerts |
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Graham Robinson Alto/Tenor sax, |
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Peter Harvey Tenor sax, |
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Derek Marl Baritone Sax, |
Alan went on to form Lawnmower and still is a member to this day, one of his former members was Manchester singer Mick Hucknall later Simply red.
- Mick Hucknall vocals/harmonica
- Martin Smith lead gtr
- Tony Doyle lead gtr
- Tony Dolman drums
- Alan Peters vocals/harmonica/gtr/trumpet
- Mike Nelson tenor sax
other Brian O'Donnell lead gtr
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