Jimmy Marsh (lead vocals)

Johnny Grey (lead guitar)

David Beach (rhythm guitar)

Terry Gore (bass)

John Warwick (drums)

The Fairlanes were formed in Fulham, southwest London around 1960/1961 before Gore and Warwick joined and originally had a different rhythm guitarist, bass player and drummer.

Gore and Warwick, who had started out with The Bellairs, heard about the musicians rehearsing at a school in Fulham and went along to check them out. Gore, who’d played guitar previously, switched to bass and another rhythm guitarist called Reg briefly joined before Dave Beach came on board. Judging by the photo above they were a seven piece at one point.

The band played regularly in the London area, including many USAF bases. They also worked across the country backing a number of big stars before breaking up in early 1963.

Jimmy Marsh subsequently formed The Del Mar Trio before joining The Noblemen in July 1966 with future Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre. The band changed name to Motivation later that year.

Gore and Warwick stuck together and formed The Trekkers. They later played in Tangerine Peel.

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