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was well liked by fans, as it complemented (and perhaps controlled) the delicious excesses of the group's composers. | was well liked by fans, as it complemented (and perhaps controlled) the delicious excesses of the group's composers. | ||
John's father was from Liverpool and his mother from Wales. The family settled in Carmarthen and then moved to the Swansea area. He had dabbled with drums as a young teenager but didn't practice regularly. At 15 he ran away to live with his aunt in Liverpool because he was not getting on with his parents. The Mersey beat era was in swing, this being 1961. He suddenly found there was a need for drummers and sent for his kit, playing by night an working as a baker's boy by day. On returning to Wales 2 years later he was in demand having been part of the Mersey scene and later joined Eyes of Blue. EoB won a local music award and John's mum still has the cup in her attic. (Thanks to Antony Bowles.) | John's father was from Liverpool and his mother from Wales. The family settled in Carmarthen and then moved to the Swansea area. He had dabbled with drums as a young teenager but didn't practice regularly. At 15 he ran away to live with his aunt in Liverpool because he was not getting on with his parents. The Mersey beat era was in swing, this being 1961. He suddenly found there was a need for drummers and sent for his kit, playing by night an working as a baker's boy by day. On returning to Wales 2 years later he was in demand having been part of the Mersey scene and later joined [[Eyes of Blue]]. EoB won a local music award and John's mum still has the cup in her attic. (Thanks to Antony Bowles.) | ||
John's nickname is "Pugwash," inspired by a well-loved children's TV character, Captain Pugwash, from the 1950s or 1960s. However, the nickname was bestowed so long ago that nobody remembers the reason why. (Confirmed by John and his brother, Tim.) | John's nickname is "Pugwash," inspired by a well-loved children's TV character, Captain Pugwash, from the 1950s or 1960s. However, the nickname was bestowed so long ago that nobody remembers the reason why. (Confirmed by John and his brother, Tim.) | ||