Previous Performers Profiles (in alphabetical order)John (Johnny) Campbell
Guitarist John Richard Campbell was born in Christchurch, on March 26th, 1947. He started his musical career with the ukulele and learnt to play the piano with Bob Bradford of “Big Band” fame......
Read John Campbell's Profile Ray Columbus and the Invaders
Ray Columbus and The Invaders, one of the 1960’s legendary rock and roll bands, were the first New Zealand act to reach the top of the Australian charts with a number one hit....
Read Ray Columbus and the Invaders' Profile Phil Garland
Phil's music career started at school when he made the finals of a talent quest. He then played regularly in a Christchurch Rock 'n' Roll band "The Saints”.......
Read Phil Garland's Profile David Laplanche
David’s musical career began at the age of 11, winning a talent quest in his home town of Waimate singing Buddy Holly’s “oh boy”......
Read David Laplanche's Profile Dinah Lee
Dinah Lee started her singing career at local dances and made her professional debut in 1960 singing at a dance in Christchurch with Bobby Davis and the Dazzlers....
Read Dinah Lee's Profile Max Merritt
Max Merritt was born in Christchurch on 30th April 1941 and from his early years was engrossed in music, beginning guitar lessons at the age of twelve....
Read Max Merritt's Profile Paul Muggleston
Paul Muggleston attended Christchurch Boys' High School and his first band was "The Apaches" in which he played guitar and sang....
Read Paul Muggleston's Profile Peter Nelson and the Castaways
Peter Nelson and the Castaways band members originated from Christchurch......
Read Peter Nelson and the Castaways' Profile John (Johnny) Parker
John started singing in the Sapphires band at 16 which had a regular dance in England Street called the Dolphin Lounge.....
Read Johnny Parker's Profile Eddie Simon
Eddie Simon is an international R&B, Blues, Country and Gospel recording artist.......
Read Eddie Simon's Profile The Vigilantes
The Vigilantes earned their spurs on the youth club circuit of the early 60s, especially St Chad's (Linwood). St Teresa's (Riccarton) and St Martins.......
Read The Vigilantes' Profile Toni Williams
Born in the Cook Islands, Toni came to New Zealand aged 11. His interest in the guitar and entertaining began while spending 13 months in hospital following a football injury......
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