In order to get work in Germany they had to do the obligatory audition, this was held at the Peacock Club in London and from around 30 or so bands auditioning they were 1 of only four groups to get a contract. This was with the SCHNIEDER AGENCY who were based in Munich. The agent stipulated a change of name and Seduction was chosen.
The
musical style was fairly eclectic, ranging from R&B through British pop, soul, some jazz standards and a smattering of original material. The group had a couple of months to kill before departing to Germany, so continued to gig creating a tight knit four piece ready to for
the journey.
The two years the band spent working in Germany is a book in its own right as the lads will testify. However in the main it was hard work - six nights per week doing sometimes 4 x 1 hour
sets and an additional late afternoon spot on Saturdays. Sunday was a day off.
The band worked most of the major bases both army and airforce inc Darmstat, Bad Kreuznach, Manhiem, Vockenrot and many more. Due to the fact that many German civilians attended the clubs at weekends we started to get gigs in German clubs on our days off and holidays
After two years though, we were knackered and returned to the UK to look to the future.
Ady Edelston decided he was taking some time out so Mike Lynch, Dave Gleave and John Needham decided to form a new band - which resulted in the group
Money.
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