The Others (R&B band)
The Others are an English R&B band formed in 1963 by students from Hampton School, S.W.London. They released their first record, Bo Diddley's "Oh Yeah" (Fontana TF501) on October 2, 1964 and were the inspiration for fellow-student Brian May to turn professional with his band Queen. American punk band Shadows of Knight had a hit record in the USA with a facsimile arrangement of The Others' version of "Oh Yeah". The original members were Paul Stewart (vocals/mouth-harp), John Standley (guitar), Bob Freeman (guitar/mouth-harp), Ian McLintock (bass) and Nigel Baldwin (drums). Standley and Baldwin were replaced by Peter Hammerton and Geoff Coxon when the 1964 record release precipitated the band turning fully professional. In 2012 remaining based in south-east England, four-fifths of the original band continue to perform and record as The Others, with Bob Freeman (now known as Rob Tolchard) having taken over bass duties from McLintock.
References
- Beat Instrumental - November 1964
- Record Mirror - October 17, 1964
- Billy Fury - Mirabelle 1964
- Jackie Magazine 1964
- Richmond & Twickenham Times - various
- Surrey Comet - various