vince webb and the fontanas from wakefield were vince webb, johnny welsby, bob goldthorpe, pete myers

left to right is Pete Myers - drums (I think the drum kit was premier), Dave Braim - rhythm guitar (he played a Hofner), then myself - bas (Fender Precision) and last but not least Johnny Welsby - lead guitar (he played a Gibson) unfortunately no pictures of Vince Webb alias Jack Webb
BEST REGARDS
BOB GOLDTHORPE

and here's a newer picture of Peter

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Hi Pete,Dave Wilkins here, thanks for the reply. I get the feeling we might have met, from the old photo of your self on your web site.
The photo you have of Vince Webb & The Fontanas was interesting, as I started the group up with Jack "Vince" Webb on vocals, Don Dyas lead guitar, Billy Ellwood on bass, Ian "Juice" Hall on drums, and yours truly on rhythm guitar.
We broke up after Don Dyas decided to get engaged and left the band. That was in 1963. The only one I have seen since then was Ian Hall, we bumped into each other at an auction 7 years ago. He now lives in Mirfield, and owns a furniture shop.
I joined a band from Harrogate called the Apaches, but didn't stay long, it was too far to travel. The bands main claim to fame was appearing on the same bill as the Beatles at Harrogates Royal Hall, Friday March 8th 1963. The Apaches opened the show. I started another Wakefield band, with a terrific drummer named Tony Way, but had started to lose interest in the local scene. Tried out in London for a couple of months, nothing happened, came home and sold all my gear.
2 years later, I started working at the Savoy Club, Wakefield, and then at the Wakefield Theatre Club, as Stage Manager. That way, I finally got to work with all my rock n roll heroes!!! The Shadows, Adam Faith, Billy Fury, Marty Wilde (my best man!!) The Crickets (awesome) and many many more. In the mid 70's, I went to work for a top London Management Agency, and went on the road as producer, specialising in lighting... took me all over the world for a few years. Finally settled down in 1980. I now live in Doncaster. I would love to meet up with Bob "Trigger" Goldthorpe, and Johnny Welsby again. Or Stuart and Ray from the Victors. Perhaps you could pass on my email address.
I have lots of stories of those times, and I think I may have a few pictures! I still have a copy of the one of Bob, Johnny, Ronnie Storm and me with the "lovely" Irene. Taken in 1962 February at Stanley Youth Club!

if you have any more on these guys get in touch - pete@rollbackthyears.co.uk