Singer – Guitarist – Songwriter Home town: Harare Born in June, 1953, in what-was-then Salisbury (Harare), John acquired his first guitar (a Gallo Ace) when his father, somewhat motivated byContinue readingJOHN DENNIS
WARREN MANDY
Warren was born in Salisbury (Harare) in 1964 to Norman and Valerie Mandy. At the age of 10 he showed an interest in playing guitar and took lessons with IrisContinue readingWARREN MANDY
DON FOSTER
Don was born in Liverpool, England, before relocating to Rhodesia with his parents as a nine month old. He grew up in Salisbury and spent most of his juniorContinue readingDON FOSTER
TOM COULTER
Tom Coulter was born in Scotland where he spent the early years of his life before moving to Salisbury, Rhodesia, with his parents as a 12 year old. After initiallyContinue readingTOM COULTER
MIKE WESTCOTT
90 MINUTES WITH MIKE WESTCOTT (2009) There can be no doubt that the broadcasting services of Rhodesia, both television and radio, were blessed with an array of vocal talent. TheyContinue readingMIKE WESTCOTT
WREX TARR
Singer/comedian Recordings Singles The Terrorist’s Lament (Entered charts on 12/10/68 & reached No 4) The Poacher’s Lament (Entered charts on 19/4/69 & reached No 6) Albums Futi Chilapalapa (Entered TopContinue readingWREX TARR
TRISH MATTHEWS
Singer Bio details: Known also in her younger days as Pat, Trish – sometimes accompanied by her sister, Helen – performed regularly at venues in Bulawayo in the 70’s. AfterContinue readingTRISH MATTHEWS
TONY BIRD
Tony was born in 1945 in Malawi and attended boarding school in Southern Rhodesia, as it was at the time. In pursuit of the completion of his education, Tony movedContinue readingTONY BIRD
SUE (SIOBAHN) ROSNEY
Sue emigrated from Ireland to South Africa with her family in 1962 and, in 1965, relocated to Umtali in Rhodesia. In 1968 she moved to Salisbury. Sue had always lovedContinue readingSUE (SIOBAHN) ROSNEY
STEVIE LANGE (Nee VAN KERKEN)
Singer Bio details: Stevie began her career in Rhodesia with THE NEW TRENDS, the folk-rock band formed in the 60’s by JOHN EDMOND. Her career progressed into the 70’s whenContinue readingSTEVIE LANGE (Nee VAN KERKEN)