The Wildcats: This was taken arriving in Guernsey for a concert. The plane was an old Dakota DC8 which shook us up, to say the least!
Bexhill Station.
This was taken during the Eddy Cochran tour. We travelled on British Rail for the majority of the tour 3rd class. During that time we formed the BRSM (British Rail School of Music) As we were not driving in the dreaded Dormobile, we had time to study music, practice….
With Eddie Cochran,
With Gene Vincent,
The Shadow’s shadow.
Thrills and frills.
On The Beach.
Little B became a highlight of The Shadows set during the 60s.
Brian's first solo LP Featuring:
Alan Skidmore - Flute & Tenor
Alan Hawkshaw - Piano & Organ
Big Jim Sullivan - Guitar & Sitar
John Rostill - Bass
Brian - Drums
Fred Crosman & Jim Buck - French Horns.
Some of Brian's more notable recording collaborations:
Ella Fitzgerald:
Ella
Richard Harris
Slides
Touring Again With Hank Marvin
Brian playing Elvin's kit at the Blue Note
Brian attended the 75th birthday party of Elvin Jones, one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time, at the legendary Blue Note club.
Attending the event were some of NY's finest drummers and the evening was hosted by Bill Cosby.
Brian playing with 'The Vibratos' at Shadowmania.
Back at Abbey Road.