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The Confederates
 
 
 

Years active:

1962-4

 
 

Location:

Mevagissey

 
 

Band Members:                                         

John Cloke (Lead Guitar and Vocal)
Brian Birch (Rhythm Guitar)
Ron Harris (Bass) 
Bill Gill (Drums)          
                                                      

 
     
 

Mevagissey band that played local teen dances in the town and village halls, playing top 20 hits such as the Shadows.

Featured on a bill with The Vigilantes and Shaun and the Shondells at Newquay’s Blue Lagoon. Entered the Rock and Rhythm contest in 1964, placing 2nd. Shortly afterwards Bill Gill left the band to join The Individuals and the band changed their name to The Misfits.

 
     
 

Links to other bands:

John Cloke and Ron Harris also played with The Misfits
Bill Gill would later drum with The Individuals, The Onyx and Ginhouse

 
     
     
Did you play in this band? If so please get in touch!
 
 
     

 

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