The Kinsey Report
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Updated 18 January 2022
Artists
Artists
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The Flames
In 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
Blondie Chaplin
One of the most successful musical exports from South Africa, recognised for his soulful single and great guitar work
El Toros
This group was centred around the Greenwood Park area in Durban
The Big Four
Another four-piece band which was very popular in dance venues in Durban
The Golden City Dixies
was the launchpad for many artists. They toured Southern Africa in the 50s to the 80s
Edries Fredericks
is blessed with a wonderful soulful voice which he has used to great advantage throughout his career as a member of The Flames as well as a solo artist
The Jets
could be considered South Africa’s answer to The Shadows
The Wild Things
were rated as one of the most soulful groups performing in South Africa in the 60s
The Rockets
There might have been personnel changes, but this group which started in the 60s is still performing today.
Steve Fataar
An original member of The Flames, a singer and guitarist who is still performing on a regular basis
The Rebels
Having Essop Gani as their lead vocalist gave this group a headstart an advantage over many other groups.
The Insects
There was something special about the sound The Insects produced in their live performances as well as their recordings
The Raiders
Probably the most successful band from Durban in terms of record sales
Ricky Fataar
He started playing the drums when he was only 9 years old and is now considered one of the world’s finest drummers
Jayson Jay King
A pioneer of the South African entertainment industry, Jayson is still performing after 60 years
Virginia Lee
South Africa’s Singing Sweetheart
Vivienne Kensley
What a talent. If she had been given the opportunity, she would have been an international success
Jerry Junior
and The Bluebirds started theircareers in the Stanger/Verulem area
Richard Jon Smith
One of the most successful South African artists of the 70s who went on to overseas success
Bernie Brown
was a member of Lunar Five. Then he joined the Golden City Dixies and went on to greater things in Europe and Australia
Zayn Adams
One of the most talented and successful artists to come from Cape Town
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Sidney Caine
Lionel Martin Pillay
The Vampires
Los Pepitos
Gene Rockwell and The Falcons
Eddie Watts
Mike Smith
In Formation
The Missiles
Johnny Soon and Magnets
Billy Forrest
Thandi Klaasens
Dickie Loader and The Blue Jeans
Gerald Sloan
Lionel Petersen
Hoochie Coochies
Flood
Barry Otto
The Exotics
The Blue Ricks
Sam Latin Kings
Dukes Combo
Bobby Hendricks
The Savoys
The Intermezzos
The El Ricas
Ray Kress Quintet
The Savoys
Five Pennies
Calypsos
Santiagos
San Remos
Rhythm Bluebirds
Masterkeys
Rhythm Quavers
The Mini Pops
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