During January 1966, promoter Roy Tempest brought Lee Dorsey over for a British tour on which he was backed by The Krew (https://garagehangover.com/lee-dorseys-january-1966-british-tour/). The response was so positive that Tempest lined-up another tour that kicked off three months later.

According to a review in the Derby Evening Telegraph in its 30 April issue, page 7, Lee Dorsey was backed on this tour by The League of Gentlemen.

At this time, the band comprised Jonathan Kent (lead vocals); Ron Cleave (lead guitar/vocals); Rob Thomas (rhythm guitar); Jeff Bentley (bass); Joel James (sax); and Ray Steadman (drums)

The following tour dates are incomplete

Tour dates:

15 April 1966 – New All-Star Club, Artillery Passage, Bishopsgate, east London (Melody Maker)

15 April 1966 – Flamingo, two sessions, including an all-nighter, Wardour Street, Soho, central London with The Chessmen and The Gass (Melody Maker)

16 April 1966 – Floral Hall, Morecambe, Lancashire with The League of Gentlemen, Farriers Blues and The Clansmen (Morecambe Visitor)

17 April 1966 – Oasis, Manchester with The Cymerons (Manchester Evening News & Chronicle)

20 April 1966 – Mecca Ballroom Royal Pier, Southampton, Hants with The League of Gentlemen (Southern Daily Echo)

21 April 1966 – Ram Jam, Brixton, south London with The Peter B’s and The League of Gentlemen (Melody Maker)

21 April 1966 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, central London (Melody Maker)

23 April 1966 – Twisted Wheel, Manchester (Manchester Evening News & Chronicle)

25 April 1966 – Tiles, Oxford Street, central London with supporting groups (Melody Maker)

26 April 1966 – Locarno, Derby with The League of Gentlemen (Derby Evening Telegraph)

28 April 1966 – Carlton Club, Erdington, West Midlands with Deep Feeling (Birmingham Evening Mail)

30 April 1966 – King Mojo, Sheffield, South Yorkshire with The Bird Herd (Sheffield Star)

30 April 1966 – Jigsaw, Manchester (Manchester Evening News & Chronicle)

1 May 1966 – Princess Theatre, Chorlton, Greater Manchester and then Domino Club, Openshaw, Greater Manchester with The League of Gentlemen (Manchester Evening News & Chronicle)

3 May 1966 – Klooks Kleek, West Hampstead, north London (Melody Maker)

3 May 1966 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, central London (Disc & Music Echo)

4 May 1966 – Town Hall, Farnborough, Hants plus supporting group (Aldershot News)

6 May 1966 – Starlite Ballroom, Greenford, northwest London with The Statesides (Dave Brogden’s diary) Backed by The Statesides on this gig

7 May 1966 – Dungeon Club, Nottingham (Nottingham Evening Post)

8 May 1966 – Leofric, Coventry (Coventry Evening Telegraph)

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