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Memory Layne

 
 
 

Years active:

1970s

 
 

Location:

Truro

 
 

Band Members:                                         

Tony Lean (Guitar)
Graham Hankins (Rhythm)
Rick Penrose (Bass)
Keith Pope (Drums)
Henry Matthews (Lead Singer)  
                                               

 
     
 

A popular four piece harmony band that played well into the 70s. Henry Matthews only sang with the band for a period of that time.

Rick would go on to play with Ocean Rose Blues Band and Creeper (with George Hoskin) who had their own 2 hour live radio show on Radio Cornwall.

In 2013 the band came back together one more time for a charity event, with Rick Penrose flying in from Austria. The event raise over £3000 in aid of the Precious Lives appeal.

 

 
     
 

Links to other bands:

Tony Lean also played guitar in Confusion
Graham Hankins was also with The Reaction
Rick Penrose was in The Reaction, Strangers and Fantastics

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

 

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