Patrick Dane (lead vocals)

Pete Mizen (lead guitar)

Lawrence R (rhythm guitar/bass)

Doug Smith (drums)

Dave Doubble (trumpet)

Reggie Blake (trumpet)

John Legrand (baritone sax)

John Winterbourne (trombone)

Very little is known about this group, which I think came from Croydon in south London. Singer Patrick Dane had previously sung with The Quiet Five.

Patrick Dane & The Mark 7 recorded a lone 45 “When You Lose The One You Love” c/w “Home” which was issued on MGM in the UK on 19 April 1968. The two sides were arranged by Keith Mansfield and produced by Richard Swainson.

In late 1968, the group I believe morphed into the Front Line Band. At some point, former Warren Davis Monday Band member Bruce Usherwood played bass with the group.

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who can add more about the group.

Billed as Patrick Dane & The Mark 7

26 July 1968 – International Students’ House, Great Portland Street, London (Melody Maker)

28 July 1968 – Tabby’s, Ealing, London (Melody Maker)

9 August 1968 – Harrow Inn, Abbey Wood, southeast London (Melody Maker)

Billed as Patrick Dane & The Front Line Band

15 November 1968 – ICL Ltd, Letchworth (Melody Maker)

30 November 1968 – Fellowship Inn, Eltham, southeast London (Melody Maker)

2 December 1968 – Tithe Barn, South Harrow, northwest London (Melody Maker)

4 December 1968 – Blighs Hotel, Sevenoaks, Kent (Melody Maker)

5 December 1968 – City of London College, Moorgate, central London (Melody Maker)

6 December 1968 – International Students’ House, Great Portland Street, London (Melody Maker)

7 December 1968 – Holborn College, central London (Melody Maker)

22 December 1968 – King Alfred, Bellingham, southeast London (South East London Mercury)

26 December 1968 – Surrey Room, Kennington, Surrey (South East London Mercury)

9 March 1969 – Crystal Palace Hotel, Crystal Palace, south London (South East London Mercury) Billed as The Front Line Band

29 March 1969 – Greenwich Town Hall, Greenwich, south London (South East London Mercury) Billed as The Front Line Band

5 July 1969 – British Council Portland Place, central London (Melody Maker)

24 July 1969 – Crystal Palace Hotel, Crystal Palace, south London (Melody Maker)

Billed as The Front Line Band:

23 September 1969 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, London (Melody Maker)

19 October 1969 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, London (Melody Maker)