RED SQUARES, THE

Lead Vocals: David Geordie Garriock

Lead Vocals: Howie Gee am Jul65-Dec65

Vox, Guitar: Ronnie Martin Jun64-Sep66 (2)Stevie McGee Sep66- (3)Jahn Teigen

Vox, Guitar: Dave Bell Jun64-Jul65 (2)Mick Rothwell Jul65-

Vox, Bass: Pete Mason Jun64- (2)Dennis Hastings

Drums: Andy Bell Jun64-Mar66 (2)Howie Gee + Vocals Mar66- (3)AB (4)Mick Malony

Formed from The Boston based Seminoles in June 1964, the band head straight off to France to play USAF airbases. Dave Bell is replaced by Rothwell in July 1965 when Bell returns to the UK, around the same time Gee joins the group as an additional vocalist. Gee leaves the band in December 1965 to join his girlfriend in Denmark. Gee soon realises that there are oppourtunities for good beat bands in Denmark and gets the band to join him.

The band join Gee in Denmark in January 1966 and become an instant hit. In March 1966 Andy Bell returns to the UK and Gee takes over as vocalist/drummer. During the recording of the bands first single [date & Details required] Gee is deported for not having a work permit and Andy Bell rejoins on drums although is soon replaced by Malony. In September 1966 Martin is replaced by McGee (Martin plays briefly with top Danish band The Beatmakers)

The band continues with a few more changes but splits after a tour of Israel in December 1969 with not work permits to return to Denmark.

The band would later reform in the 70s - To Be Continued