Pinkerton's Assorted Colours
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| Also known as | Pinkerton's Colours Pinkertons |
| Origin | Rugby, Warwickshire, England |
| Genres | Beat, pop |
| Years active | 1964–1969 |
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| Past members | Tony Newman Samuel "Pinkerton" Kempe David Holland Barrie Bernard Tom Long Stuart Colman Steve Jones Paul Bridge-Wilkinson Michael Summerson Philip Clough Peter Robbins Martyn "Stalky" Gleeson |
Pinkerton's Assorted Colours were an English pop band active during the 1960s. They are best known for their 1965 release, "Mirror, Mirror", which reached No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1966.[1]
Career[edit]
Formed in Rugby, Warwickshire as 'The Liberators', they became Pinkerton's Assorted Colours in 1965, and scored a Top 10 hit with their first single release, "Mirror, Mirror" written and sung by bandmember Tony Newman.[2] They were managed by Reginald Calvert, and supported by his then radio station, Radio City.[2] Lack of further chart success found them dubbed one-hit wonders.
Stuart Colman, Pinkerton’s one time bassist, went on to become a BBC Radio One DJ, and later a producer for Shakin' Stevens, Cliff Richard and Billy Fury.
After their second single they shortened their name to 'Pinkerton's Colours', then to 'Pinkertons'.[2] In 1969, following several lineup changes, they reformed as The Flying Machine,[2] who also became one-hit wonders, albeit in the United States.[3]
Band member Barrie Bernard later played in Jigsaw. Drummer David Holland left the band in 1968 to form Trapeze, and later became successful as the drummer for Judas Priest.
Members[edit]
- Tony Newman (born 1947, Rugby) - vocals, guitars
- Samuel "Pinkerton" Kempe (born 1946, Rugby) - vocals, autoharp
- David Holland (born 5 April 1948, Northampton - died 16 January 2018 in Spain)[4][5] - drums
- Barrie Bernard (born 27 November 1944, Coventry) - bass guitar
- Tom Long (born 2 November 1945 Rugby) - lead guitar
- Stuart Colman (born Ian Stuart Colman, 19 December 1944, Harrogate, Yorkshire - died 19 April 2018) - bass, electric piano
- Steve Jones (born 1946, Coventry) - lead guitar, vocals (not to be confused with The Sex Pistols' guitarist)
- Paul Bridge-Wilkinson (known as Paul Wilkinson) (born 1948, Coventry) – drums, vocals
- Michael Summerson (born October 1950 - died February 2016) - bass guitar, vocals
- Philip Clough (born November 1947) - lead guitar, vocals
- Peter Robbins (born February 1959) - drums, vocals.
- Martyn "Stalky" Gleeson (born February 1955) - drums.
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- "Mirror, Mirror" b/w "She Don't Care" 1965 – No. 9 UK[1]
- "Don't Stop Loving Me Baby" / "Will Ya" 1966 – No. 50 UK
- "Magic Rockin' Horse" / "It Ain't Right" 1966 – No. 56 UK[A]
- "Mum And Dad" / "On A Street Car" 1967
- "There's Nobody I'd Sooner Love" / "Duke's Jetty" 1968
- "Kentucky Woman" / "Behind The Mirror" 1968[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".
- ^ a b "PINKERTON'S ASSORTED COLOURS - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 349. ISBN 0-7535-0149-X.
- ^ "Top Records of 1969" (PDF). Billboard. Cincinnat, Ohio: Billboard Publications, Inc. 27 December 1969. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Dave Holland of TRAPEZE & JUDAS PRIEST Fame Dies". Dmme.net. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "R.I.P. ex-Judas Priest and Trapeze drummer Dave Holland (1948-2018)". Sleazeroxx.com. 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 427. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links[edit]
- Pinkerton's Assorted Colours biography at Allmusic website
- BBC Radio based mini biography
- Stuart Colman biography
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