Butch Cook has been one of the most enduring musician of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s and his name is synonymous with the southern African music industry overContinue readingBUTCH COOK
JOHN EDMOND
Vocalist, composer and guitarist Bio details: Born November, 1936, in Luanshya, Northern Rhodesia, he spent a part of his youth in Scotland before continuing his schooling as a boarder atContinue readingJOHN EDMOND
HENNIE BEKKER
Instrumentalist Bio details: Born in Northern Rhodesia Instruments: Piano/keyboards Musical Career Hennie was born in the Zambian town of Nkana before relocating, as a one year old, to Mufulira whereContinue readingHENNIE BEKKER
HENDRIK BARRY BEKKER
Hendrik Barry Bekker was born on 13 December 1955 in Mufulira, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) and, as a child, moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) with his parents, Hennie andContinue readingHENDRIK BARRY BEKKER
SHAKE SPEARS
Circa: Home town: Southern Rhodesia/Northern Rhodesia/Belgium This Rhodesian outfit – who were living in Belgium in the early sixties – recorded some amazing beat & rock singles. Both Belgian rockContinue readingSHAKE SPEARS
DIAMONDS/THE RHODESIANS
Circa: 1961 Home town: Salisbury Members: Harry Hayden – Vocals Peter Dene – Lead guitar (Band leader) Tony Hulley – Rhythm guitar Hugh “Sandy” Miller – Bass & clarinet Maurice Fresco – Drums Subsequent changes:Continue readingDIAMONDS/THE RHODESIANS