MESSENGERS, THE

Lead Vocals: David Squibb

Vocals: Margaret Baker, nee Elliot

Vocals: Gillian Finch, nee Wetherley (2)Doreen Smith

Guitar: Roger Whomes

Guitar: Ivan Whomes

Guitar: David Boardley

Guitar: Janet Suckling

Drums: Keith Chamberlain

Originally formed as a five piece in 1964, this gospel based beat band prove that the church were quick to realise the importance of music to young church goers and the part it had to play in enjoying religious education

Doreen Smith replaced Gillian Finch when she left to go to university and then went on to marry Roger Whomes. In March 1967 the group were caught on camera at an Easter dawn service on the Lowestoft seafront. The group disband in 1970 when Roger & Doreen moved out of the area. After the group had disband Ivan married Janet

Mediography:

Easter dawn service LJ 31/03/67[ ](P)