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
THE COLLECTION REUNION 2003
Friday 15 August 2003 We rolled in. From near and far. Venue – Kloof Cricket Club. Confusing place this. Especially after dark. Ah, but there’s a light… Small pavillion, lotsContinue readingTHE COLLECTION REUNION 2003
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
BULAWAYO MUSIC MEMORIES 60’s
I will be eternally grateful to my Mother who “exposed” my brother and I to live music from a pretty early stage of our youth. Early memories include seeing THEContinue readingBULAWAYO MUSIC MEMORIES 60’s
ROB CUSHMAN
Rob’s entry into the world of music performance was launched when his aunt presented him a guitar purchased from ERMI “for about a fiver”. He was 12 at the timeContinue readingROB CUSHMAN
FINKS
Circa: Home town: Bulawayo Members: Rob Cushman – Lead guitar Jonah Cushman – Rhythm guitar Giles Porter – Bass Willie Birch – Drums This was the first band that Rob Cushman played in andContinue readingFINKS
PURPLE ZINCSTONES
Circa: 1970 Home town: Bulawayo Members: Terence Benson – Vocals Alphonse Alexander (now Eeson) – Lead/rhythm guitar Dalmain Blumears – Rhythm guitar/vocals David Milner – Bass James Blumears – Drums The band played in twoContinue readingPURPLE ZINCSTONES
ACES WILD
Circa: 1977 Participated in the Texan Rock Band Competition at Trade Fair Rhodesia in 1977.
SHAFT
Circa: 1977 Home town: Participated in the Texan Rock Band Competition at Trade Fair Rhodesia in 1977.