Ricky Fataar
He started playing the drums
when he was only 9 years ols
and is today recognised as one
of the world’s finest drummers.
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Sidney Caine
Lionel Martin Pillay
The Vampires
Gene Rockwell and The Falcons
Los Pepitos
Mike Smith
In Formation
The Golden City Dixies
was the launchpad for many
artists.
The Raiders
The Raiders were probably the
most successful band from
Durban in terms of record sales.
The Rockets
One of the long lasting vocal
groups from the Cape who
started their career in the
early 60s
Jayson Jay King
He started in the late 50s and
today is still an icon in the
music/entertainment industry.
Made with Xara
The Flames
I
n the history of South African
Music, The Flames must rank in
the top echelon of performers
and recording artists
The Invaders
When one thinks of the music of
the 60s and 70s, one of the first
bands that comes to mind is The
Invaders.
The Cheyennes
When this group started in the
early 60s it was originally called
The Shyannes
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The Wild Things
The Big 4
The Wild Things were rated as one of
the best South African “soul” groups
operating in the 60s.
Another four-piece band that was
popular among the dancing crowds.
The Insects
The Jets
El Toros
There was something special
about the sound The Insects
produced in their live
performances as well as their
recordings
The Jets could be classed as South
Africa’s answer to The Shadows.
They played mainly instrumentals
This group was centred around
the Greenwood Park area
The Rebels
The Rebels had in Essop Ganie,
one of the most dynamic
performers as their lead singer.
Jerry Junior
and The Bluebirds started their
involvement in the music
industry in the Verulem/Stanger
area.
Steve Fataar
Steve, or Marnie, Fataar could be
considered the “godfather” of
pop music in South Africa
Edries Fredericks
Edries has been blessed with a
wonderful soulful voice which he
has used to great effect
throughout his career.
Vivienne Kensley
What a talent! If she had been
given more opportunities,
Vivienne would have become an
international sensation.
Virginia Lee
South Africa's Singing
Sweetheart
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