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The Black Knights A
Group Line ups
Wirral based trio first formed in 1963,
Kenny Griffiths Lead guitar,
Bill Kenny bass guitar,
Cliff Taffy Jones drums,
Kenny Griffiths Lead guitar,
Bill Kenny bass guitar
,Allan Schroeder, drums from Cliff Roberts and the Rockers
Single : I Gotta Woman /Angel of Love jan 65
The Black Knights were a trio formed in Liverpool in 1963. They appeared on the same bill as The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers and the rest of the major "Merseybeat" groups of the time at the leading venues in the city, including the Cavern Club.
In 1964 they auditioned for a part in the film "Ferry Cross The Mersey", starring Gerry & The Pacemakers, and were chosen from a host of local groups to appear in it. The Ken Griffiths-penned "I Gotta Woman" received its first airing in the movie.
This appearance led to a contract with EMI's Columbia Records and their single was recorded at Abbey Road studios with famed producer George Martin.
They toured most of Britain promoting the record and playing gigs with some of the country's leading groups, including The Moody Blues and The Animals. This was followed by a six-week residency at Hamburg's famous Star Club.
It was only months after their return from Germany that the band split up, mainly due to personal reasons.
2005
Allan Schroeder drums
Mal Jefferson lead
Ritchie Ballard bass
Frank Hopley key
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