Kathy and the Boleros (Little Hulton 1962-63)
Line-up
- Kathy Barnwell - vocals
- Jack Whitehead - guitar
- Kenny Beddoes - guitar
- Harry Beddoes - bass
- Jim - drums
- Geoff Parkinson - bass (replaced Harry)
- Jim Brierley - vocals
Kathy and the Boleros was formed by Jack Whitehead and Kenny Beddoes in Little Hulton in the early 60s and proved to be a very busy band.
The equipment line up was very impressive with Jack Whitehead alone possessing a pink Strat, Vox AC30 super twin (with the separate head and top boost) and a Binson Echorec 2.
Kenny Beddoes had a Fender Dousonic and a Selmer Selectertone amp and Copycat.
Original bass player Kenny's brother Harry had a pink Fender Jazz bass and Selmer Croc bass combo and the drummer whose name was Jim, had a Stratford kit. I have never seen one of these since.
Kathy Barnwell completed the line up on vocals.
When Harry left I replaced him on bass and Jim Brierley was a later addition as male vocalist.
We did the usual round of church halls, talent contests, weddings, corporate doos and the obligatory Ward and Goldstones gig. In 1964 I left to form the Blue Chips and later joined the Gonx and Outrage.
The Boleros changed their name and became a 3 piece with Brian Grant on drums. He later joined Hells Angels.
Geoff Parkinson
Comments
What a surprise. I just decided to check out Manchester beat and couldn't believe my eyes. I see you chatting about Kathy and the Boleros. Nice to see we are still remembered. I am Kathy and emigrated from England in 1974 to South Africa.
I am still here by the way. I would love to know how everyone is doing . So sorry to hear that Ken Beddows passed away. He used to be my boyfriend at the time and we had some good times together. I would love to know from each one of you from my old group what you are up to nowadays and where you are.
My E Mail address is , if you would like to get in touch with me.
kathy