Beatmakers

Line-up may have included  
Terry Betts  Bass
Lol Creme? Lead
Peter Havery Rhythm
Dave Ward (later Picadilly Radio dj) Drums
Mike Harding? Guitar
Trevor Jones Guitar

"A Beatmakers memory . They backed Bo Diddley at the Oasis in '64 - two guitars ,bass, drums .

It was a great show. I was up front  checkin out the Duchess! Jerome was playin  Maraccas but The Duchess - Wow! Her name was Norma Jean Wofford . "

Sad news of the passing of the aforementioned 'Duchess' Bo Diddley's Girl Guitar playing sensation from 1962-1966.

Those who saw her will always remember her stunning gold lame' Cat suits and her fringed 'Twist dresses !! She toured U.K in 63' and 64 with Bo and was backed by the Beatmakers at the Oasis, as I recall.

She passed way April 30th 2005 in California - originally from Pittsburgh and her name was Norma Jean Wofford. She left Bo's act in 1966 to get married and her married name was Richardson. She played on 3 LP's by Bo - 'Beach Party', ' Bo Diddley And Company' and 'Bo Diddley Is A Lover' . She is immortalised in the Animals' 'The Story of Bo Diddley ' tune.

Also, I am sure it was Lol Creme on lead guitar.

David Bowker


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