Circa: 1970 – 71 Home town: Salisbury (Harare) Members: Vance Clayton (birth name Brian Leonard) The Trio appeared regularly in the city at venues such as Bretts Night Club whereContinue readingVANCE CLAYTON TRIO
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
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
THE RHODESIAN FOLK MUSIC ASSOCIATION (RHOFMA)
Most musicians harbour fond memories of particular events, occasions or friendships that spurred their early careers on, irrespective of whether they had ambitions of going “pro” or had set themselves somewhatContinue readingTHE RHODESIAN FOLK MUSIC ASSOCIATION (RHOFMA)
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
PAUL AND EDEL KRIGE
Vocalists Edel was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia. Her grandfather was a pioneer coming into Rhodesia with the Moodie Trek to Melsetter, where my father was born, being the 10th childContinue readingPAUL AND EDEL KRIGE
JODY WAYNE
Singer Born in Bangalore, India, of Canadian parents, Jody accompanied his parents when they relocated to Rhodesia via a short time in England. After completing high school, Jody teamed upContinue readingJODY WAYNE
THE BROAKE
Circa: Mid 70’s Home town: Gwelo Members: Steve “Lofty” Hughes – Vocals Jerry Parker – (Later replaced by Paul Stromsoe) Ryk De Kok – Lead guitar Pete Badenhorst – Bass Roger Cowling – Drums (Later replacedContinue readingTHE BROAKE
STARLINE PIGEON
Circa: 1975 – 1977 Home town: Marandellas Members: Dave Vercueil – Vocals & guitar Neville Hudson – Bass Ricky Van Heerden – Saxophone & vocals Graham Yates – Drums & vocals Starline Pigeon wereContinue readingSTARLINE PIGEON
BELIEVERS
Circa: 1967 – 1970 Home town: Bulawayo Members: Lilian Clamp – Lead vocals & piano Don Foster – Guitar Brian Henry – Guitar Ivan Frost – Drums When LilianContinue readingBELIEVERS