The Dynamic Detours,1962 - 1965. Brian Coleman (lead guitar),Ray Coleman(drums), Derek Turner (Rhythm
Guitar),
Dave Painter (bass), Roy Benison (vocals), Dorothy Town (vocals).
First gig Bentinck Welfare Kirkby in Ashfield, supported Eric Winstone Big Band at Sutton Baths.
The Dynamic Detours playing at The Winning
Post Clifton Nottingham in the 60s
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L to R: Chris Syson bass / Kevin Unwin guitar/ Malcolm? drums/ Tony? vocals
Doughnutt (1970-71) Formed out of the remnants of the band Maze. After guitarist tony Wilson and bassist John
Carling left the band the vocalist Tony and drummer Malcolm decided to form a new band with the help of manager Ray
Glover.
Kevin Unwin auditioned for the post of lead guitar at the tender age of 16 and then recommended a pal of his for the
bass duties, his name was Chris Syson.
The band travelled the highways and byways extensively for a year and a half, doing the very large working men's
clubs in Newcastle and Sunderland,and more miners welfare's and pubs than we can possibly remember.
Our Mr ten percent Ray was very good at his job and a hard task master.
The Five Fellas Group active from 1950s until 1960s.
Members were: Rod Connell, Jonny Atkins, Rod Ward, Malc Marsh and John Chapman who went
on to sing for Jonathan Kane and the Freemen.
Rod Conell went on to play with The Sherwoods Trio. with Jeff Whitehouse and Jim Cartwright.
Let me take you back to 1963 when the above event took place.
I’ve been trying for some time to find any information about a local group who called themselves the Saints.
Their van was parked on Nuncargate Road in the early 60’s outside Gren Townsends bungalow and it had the symbol
made famous by The Saint TV program starring Roger Moore at the time painted on the side / back.
My cousin Dave Painter played Bass in the band and later with the Dynamic Detours who were fronted later on by Roy
Ravelle. Who was also on the bill.
The Detours / Dynamic Detours, March '63 to April '66. Gigs at Festival Inn/Trowell, Dancing Slipper &
Commodore/Nottingham, Palais/Worksop & Mansfield, Golden Diamond/Sutton, Pavilion/Matlock plus numerous others.
They were frequently joined by a female singer stage name Wendy ( Dot Clarke nee Dorothy Town).
In April '65 they signed to the Jack Denman Agency which gave them the opportunity to perform further afield in the
counties adjoining Nottinghamshire where the band was based.
Memorable evening December 27 '65, they appeared at Palais/Mansfield 19.30 to 23.30 then on to The Baths/Sutton
playing from Midnight to 04.00. What a night!
Alwyn Bowskill
