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The Abstracts

 Line-up included

  • Keith Dobbs - vocals
  • Billy Oliver - lead
  • Eric Shelmerdine - rhythm
  • Geoff Gill - drums
  • Doug Gill - bass
  • Mike Morris -  
  • Ronnie Howard -

Billy and Doug were later in the Dream Machine

 

My Dad Geoff Gill was in the Abstracts - you have the other spelling of his name on here (fixed). I have some other black and white photos which I could let you have.

A note - Doug Gill is the father of Craig Gill, the Manchester DJ and ex member of Inspiral Carpets.

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Douglas Gill
6 years ago
Sadly Keith Dobbs and Billy Oliver are no longer with us, but you catch Mike Morris (Drums) and my self (Doug Gill, guitar vocals) still playing together at the Rock 'n' roll jam session every Monday afternoon at the 3 C's Club in Oldham.
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Cliff Hilton
6 years ago
I remember seeing you (the Abstracts) at  Langley Labour club in the sixties .You were very good .do you still go to the 3Cs club  in oldham .Cliff HiltonCliff
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Douglas Gill
5 years ago
Hi Cliff, yes Mike and myself went to the 3 C's Club every Monday until the Corona virus halted everything.  The Abstracts played Langley Labour Club quiet often and I remember we played there once with Dave Berry on the same bill.
The drummer on the earlier photos is Geoff Gill and he recently passed away.
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Wes Dobbs
5 years ago
Keith Dobbs was my grandad, still listen to and sing to his music
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Andrew Morris
5 years ago
I am the son of The Abstracts original drummer 'Mike Morris'. I was glad to get a chance to work with your Grandad on a one off Country and Western show in Bury around about 30 years ago now.
For many years since, the lads tried tracking him down for a reunion and was shocked to find out he had passed away. 
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Douglas Gill
1 year ago
Hi Wes.  Your granddad was an exceptionally talented singer and he had a great mixed taste in music.
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Ian evans
10 months ago
Great band great music
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