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In December 1961, Alan "Earl" Watson fronted the Blue Flames, playing tenor saxophone and singing. In May 1962, the group was augmented by Ghanaian percussionist Neeomi "Speedy" Acquaye and Green left the group. Fame took over as the lead vocalist, Green was replaced by Joe Moretti and in turn was later replaced by John McLaughlin.
They then added tenor saxophonist Alan "Earl" Watson (born Alan Michael Watson, 8 July 1940, Forest Gate, East London), formerly a member of Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, so becoming The Migil 5, and won a residency at the Tottenham Royal dance hall, replacing the Dave Clark Five.
Terry Hounsome's book 'New Rock Record' lists the musicians in Georgie Fame's 1969 live band as John Warren (baritone sax), Harold Beckett (trumpet), Frank Ricotti (percussion/alto sax), Chris Pyne (trombone), Alan Skidmore (tenor sax), Harvey Burns (drums), Colin Green (guitar), Brian Odgers (bass guitar).
Migil Five. More images. Profile: The Migil Five (sometimes styled The Migil 5) were a British pop, rhythm and blues and (originally) jazz group in the early to mid-1960s, whose biggest hit was a bluebeat version of "Mockin' Bird Hill". The group's origins were in North London in 1960, as a backing group for club singer Lennie Peters.
Migil 5. Red (Stan) Lambert (Guitar) Alan Watson (Saxophone) Mike Felix (Drums) Lenny Blanche (Bass) Gilbert Lucas (Piano) Mike Felix, Gilbert Lucas and Lenny Blanche had originally started out as a three piece jazz combo before adding Red Lambert to the line-up. At this point they became the Migil 4, making the unusual name up for the group ...
9 de dic. de 2023 · In December 1961 Alan "Earl" Watson fronted The Blue Flames, playing tenor saxophone and singing. In May 1962 the group was augmented by Ghanaian percussionist Neeomi "Speedy" Acquaye and Green left the group. Fame took over as the lead vocalist, Green was replaced by Joe Moretti and in turn was later replaced by John McLaughlin.
The Migil Five. Formed. 1963, London, England, United Kingdom. Disbanded. 1971. Members. Red "Stan" Lambert (guitar), Alan "Earl" Watson (saxophone, 1963-69), Mike Felix (drums, vocals, 1963-66), Lenny Blanche (bass), Gilbert Lucas (piano), Norman Langford (saxophone, 1969-71) Share. Tweet.
