The Mark Four | |
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Also known as | Kenny Lee & The Mark Four |
Origin | Hertfordshire, England |
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Years active | 1961–1965 |
The Mark Four was an English rock band from Hertfordshire, England. that was formed in 1961. [1] Members included Kenny Pickett (vocals), Eddie Phillips (guitar), John Dalton (bass guitar), Mick Thompson (guitar) and Jack Jones (drums). [1] [2]
The group recorded its first single in March 1964 and released it in May that same year. Three more singles followed, the last of which was released in February 1966. [1] During this span the group performed regularly, even seven days a week. The group even opened for a new club in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, called The Big Ben Club. [2]
Dalton left to join The Kinks on 31 October 1965, [1] and Bob Garner replaced him. Soon after this line-up change, the band became The Creation, [1] and went on to record singles between 1966 and 1968, including the Top 40 hit, "Painter Man". [3]
The Mark Four | |
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Also known as | Kenny Lee & The Mark Four |
Origin | Hertfordshire, England |
Genres | |
Years active | 1961–1965 |
The Mark Four was an English rock band from Hertfordshire, England. that was formed in 1961. [1] Members included Kenny Pickett (vocals), Eddie Phillips (guitar), John Dalton (bass guitar), Mick Thompson (guitar) and Jack Jones (drums). [1] [2]
The group recorded its first single in March 1964 and released it in May that same year. Three more singles followed, the last of which was released in February 1966. [1] During this span the group performed regularly, even seven days a week. The group even opened for a new club in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, called The Big Ben Club. [2]
Dalton left to join The Kinks on 31 October 1965, [1] and Bob Garner replaced him. Soon after this line-up change, the band became The Creation, [1] and went on to record singles between 1966 and 1968, including the Top 40 hit, "Painter Man". [3]