Sunday 16 August 2020

Rare Brit Pop, Discog...s of Lost Artists Pt. 191: John Fraser; Cy Tucker; The Messengers; Ian Fraser

 

John Fraser. Scottish actor, singer, and writer. In 1958 and 1959 he released two singles and one EP, on Pye Nixa.

Ian Fraser. Born 1933, died 2014. British pianist, composer, music director and conductor for the Decca label. Also soundtrack composer, 8-time Emmy Award winner.
Before becoming one of the most beloved music directors in Hollywood, the winner of more music Emmys than anyone in history,
in 1961 Ian Fraser recorded a number of instrumental covers, with British studio musicians, released on one single, credited to
Ian Fraser & His Music, and one album, credited to
50 Fingers, 5 Guitars.

Cy Tucker. Born Thomas Thornton in Liverpool. In 1961 joined Earl Preston & The TT’s as the second lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. In 1963 the band had three tracks released on Oriole’s ”This Is Mersey Beat" compilations and a single on Fontana, credited to Earl Preston & The T-T's (see BL 58).  
Also, backed by the band, Cy released a solo single on Fontana.
Cy left Earl Preston & The TT’s in early 1964 and formed Cy Tucker And The Friars who entertained the clubs of Liverpool for over 40 years. He released two more singles for Fontana.

The Messengers. Obscure British folk-beat group, released two singles, in 1964 and 1965 on Columbia in the UK, on MGM in the US

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