Former Rambler, Rick Laing, has been a prolific musician and songwriter over the years producing a number of recordings under the title of THE RHODIES since living in the UnitedContinue readingRICK LAING (RAMBLERS & THE RHODIES)
Category: In The Tradition
THOMAS (TOMMY) ARCHIBALD
Guitarist/singer-songwriter At the age of nine, and after spending many hours listening to Gene Autry’s cowboy singing style, Tommy realised that he, too, could hold tune. In 1953 he movedContinue readingTHOMAS (TOMMY) ARCHIBALD
JEFF DIX
Guitar teacher/performer/songwriter. A veteran of the Rhodie Music scene, Jeff formed the Salisbury band, TRIBAL SUICIDE, whilst still a school lad at Prince Edward. After military service interrupted his musicContinue readingJEFF DIX
HEATHER BROTHERS
Born in London, the Heather brothers, John and Lea, grew up in Salisbury in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) where they attended Cranbourne and Mount Pleasant Junior schools before progressing to Courteney Selous and,Continue readingHEATHER BROTHERS
GUY HALLS
GUY HALLS https://www.reverbnation.com/guyhalls Guy Halls was born and grew up in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). His early musical influence came from his home life and, at the early age of 6 yearsContinue readingGUY HALLS
TEXAS RADIO
Present location: Australia. Pete Bennet –
TERRY WHELAN
Present location: Germany.
VAUGHAN FRANSCH
Present location: Cape Town, South Africa. The multi-talented Vaughan Fransch is well know to many residents of Bulawayo where the family lived until recent years. Vaughan has interests in theContinue readingVAUGHAN FRANSCH
TONY WHITAKER-WILSON
Present location: Vancouver, Canada. After leaving The Livin’ End (See BANDS), Tony relocated to England where he met up with another ex-Rhodie, Tim Elliott. Tim Elliot is a highly competentContinue readingTONY WHITAKER-WILSON
TONY SMITH
Present location: Perth, Australia. After immigrating to Perth in Australia, Tony got on to the local circuit and gigged frequently during the years 1982 – 1989. His gear compromised anContinue readingTONY SMITH