The Northmen (New Moston/Blackley) 

• Ian "Miff" Smith - guitar
• Tom Hindley - guitar
• Bernie Thompson - bass
• Ian "Amos" Ames - drums

Formed in 1962 at North Manchester Grammar. Played at various venues around the area including St Chad's & Zion Meths.

Best booking was at the Free Trade Hall as part of a concert of acts from Manchester youth clubs. We performed "I'll Never Get Over You", "What Am I To Do?" (our own song) and "She Loves You".

Disbanded 1964. Ian and Tom still perform as part of folk outfit "Hindle Wakes"

Ian Smith  - 15/3/12