The Snobs were a British rock group active in the mid-1960s.
Snobs | |
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| Origin | Croydon, United Kingdom |
| Genres | British beat |
| Labels | Decca Records |
| Past members | Colin Sandland, Eddie Gilbert, John Boulden, Pete Yerrell |
The group, originally known as The Apostles, got their break after meeting Ivor Spencer, who became their manager.[1] They were best noted for their gimmick of performing in 18th-century period costumes, complete with buckle shoes and powdered wigs.[2][1]
Their debut single, "Buckle Shoe Stomp", was co-written by Spencer and released on Decca Records in the UK in 1964.[2][1] The Snobs were hugely popular in Sweden and Denmark; Decca released a further Scandinavian single featuring covers of "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Giddy Up a Ding Dong".[1]
The group travelled to the United States in 1964, where they played several concerts, appeared on The Red Skelton Show, and recorded a never-released cover of "Love Potion No. 9" with producer Gary S. Paxton.[1]
The Snobs disbanded in 1965, having released only the two aforementioned singles.[1]
Personnel edit
- Colin Sandland (lead guitar)
- Eddie Gilbert (drums)
- John Boulden (rhythm guitar)
- Pete Yerrell (bass guitar)
Discography edit
Singles edit
Videography edit
- The Snobs (British Pathé, 1964)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Rawlings, Terry (2002). British Beat: Then, Now and Rare, 1960–1969. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0711990944.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006), "Snobs", The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Oxford University Press, p. 581
External links edit
- The Snobs (British Pathé)
- The Snobs at AllMusic
- Buckleshoe Beat! (fan website)
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