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Stuart Grattige, the only surviving Chariot (arguably the longest surviving Manchester group) asked me could I find a bass player to join him at the Southern Sporting Club. I got ex Irwells Ronnie Grundy.
We didn't even have a name and we won the Poparama contest at Belle Vue in 1970. Everybody called us the Chariots out of habit.
My 6 month residency with the Chariots lasted 20 years, 6 countries, maybe a dozen tv shows and 3 record companies.
Formed in 1958 the Chariots\Sweet Chariot as a 3 piece had over 17 members, and I have written a 30 minute film script based on a possible final reunion. Anybody into tv production contact me at peteoliver@btopenworld.com
Pete Oliver (see also The Irwells, New Religion and Sweet Chariot)
| Line-ups |
| 1963 |
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| Dave Barron |
Vocals |
| Allan Wallace |
Drums |
| Ed Stuart |
Guitar/Piano |
| Ken Bond |
Bass |
Click for readable copy |
The Chariots in 1963
I wondered whether you know of anyone with any recordings of the chariots?
My dad was in the group and we are trying to get hold of one song in particular (why do you treat me this way) although any would be amazing.
Ryan Elterman
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