CASTE, THE
Last updated: 11-12-2014
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Basic Information
- Norwich, Norfolk, Uk
- 60s Pop
L1966 - L1968
Musicians
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Lead Vocals: Jim Duncan -Sept68 (2)Brian Russell
Guitar: Nick McCartney
Guitar: Trevor Trett
Bass: Mick Elliot (2)Brian Taylor
Keys: Roger Cooke
Drums: Peter Jude (2)John Jewell (3)Peter Fuzz Holmes
The majority of the group had sprung from young beat contenders The Fugitives renaming themselves The Caste in October 1966. Having signed to Eddy Kessner’s President label the group had high hopes when they recorded Don’t Caste Aside and were allowed the unusual privilage of recording one of their own compositions for the B-Side. Alas their illusions were short lived and in mid 1968 lead vocalist Jim Duncan left the group. In October 1968 the group are joined by Brian Russell and overnight change their musical direction and become caberet act The Brian Russell Showcase
Supports:
The Love Affair / Magnus Opus
Discography:
7Actd Be My Baby b/w California Girls [ ]68
7” Don’t Caste Aside b/w One Step Closer President PT21[ ]68
Mediograghy:
Caste score two firsts EEN 06/11/67[ ]
Caste in Caberet EENH&N 04/03/68[ ](P)
Caste, Bohemians In Studio EENH&N27/05/68[ ]
Caste win record deal EENH&N04/06/68[ ](P)
Which Local Group For The Charts EENH&N24/06/68[ ](P)
Record Round-Up ‘Don’t Caste Aside’ Record Review EENH&N08/07/??[ ]
(Russell - The Amalgmation) The Fugitives <> The Brian Russell Showcase
| Releases | ||||
| Cover | Title | Studio | Label | YoR |
| DON'T CAST ASIDE | PRESIDENT RECORDS | 1968 | |