Ronnie Singer & Keith Moffat /The 004's - The Clifton Beat - It's Alright (1966) S.Africa

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Ronnie Singer 

Ronnie Singer and Keith Moffat are a South African musical duo who rose to prominence in the mid-1960s on the local pop and beat scene. They play early pop rock, big beat, and Merseybeat. Their music is heavily influenced by the British wave, particularly The Beatles.

The duo's album includes both cover versions of international hits and their own original compositions:

Covers: "I Should Have Known Better" and "A Hard Day's Night" (The Beatles), "Hi-Heel Sneakers" (Tommy Tucker), "Farmer John."

Original songs: "Magic Dream," "Faster and Faster," "Leave Me Alone," and "I Remember the Wind."

Their music is considered part of the South African garage rock and beat music scene of the 1960s. Ronnie Singer later performed as part of the band Ronnie Singer Sound.

Band Members:

Ronnie Singer, organ and vocals
Keith Moffat, drums
Derek Marks, bass on last album
Anton Fig, drums
Keith Lentin, guitar
Brian Jones, guitar
George Wolfaardt, bass
James Marwick, drums
Neville Whitmill, vocals
Mike Faure, sax
Neville Green, guitar
Charlie Peterson, bass
Jeremy Dreyer, drums
Anton van Rooyen, bass
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The 004’s (Double O 4’s)

South African beat band formed in 1965. Pete Clifford had played with the Jesters and Georgie Fame and visited South Africa for the first time in 1964 while being a member of Dusty Springfield’s backing band. He also played with Tom Jones.
In 1965 he returned to South Africa and formed the 004’s. Brian Gibson and Jack Russell had been members of the Victors, who backed French artist Teddy Raye on tour. When the band broke up Gibson joined the Laurie Jay Combo and Russell got a job as production manager with Vox. Soon they joined the 004’s.
The band was signed by CBS and recorded some singles. They also backed Gene Vincent on his Durban performance.
Their only album was released in 1966.
Nick Doktor (ex-Leemen Limited) replaced Peter Stember in 1966.
Gibson left the band in 1967 and was replaced by Barry Mitchell (ex-In Crowd). The band recorded with Johnny Kongos’ groups Floribunda Rose and Scrugg in 1967.
The band broke up and Clifford joined the Bats in 1968 while Gibson joined Abstract Truth.

Band Members:

Pete Clifford (vocals, guitar),

Brian Gibson vocals, guitar),

Jack Russell (vocals, bass),

Peter Stember (vocals, drums),

Nick Doktor (drums),

Barry Mitchell (guitar)

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