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Kokomo: British Soul Music Pioneers Live At Half Moon Putney London 21 Feb at The Half Moon
Courtesy of Evvnt | Posted on November 29, 2018
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Thu, February 21, 2019
20:00
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Kokomo's 1975 debut album is considered a classic among collectors, whilst the band's reputation as one of the finest 'groove' units ever to come out of this country remains largely intact.
Formed in 1973, Kokomo's original 10-piece and somewhat disparate line-up consisted of four vocalists: Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddie McHugh and Tony O'Malley (also on keyboard) - all from '60s pop sensations 'Arrival'. Alan Spenner (bass) and Neil Hubbard (guitar) were recruited from Joe Cocker's Grease band; Mel Collins (saxophone) from King Crimson, and percussionist Jody Linscott (who went on to tour with The Who, Elton John, Dave Gilmour and more), Terry Stannard (drums) and Jim Mullen (guitar) completed the line up....