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Kathy and the Boleros (Little Hulton 1962-63)

Line-up

  • Kathy Barnwell - vocals
  • Jack Whitehead - guitar
  • Kenny Beddoes - guitar
  • Harry Beddoes - bass
  • Jim - drums 
  • Geoff Parkinson - bass (replaced Harry)
  • Jim Brierley - vocals

Kathy and the Boleros was formed by Jack Whitehead and Kenny Beddoes in Little Hulton in the early 60s and proved to be a very busy band.

The equipment line up was very impressive with Jack Whitehead alone possessing a pink Strat, Vox AC30 super twin (with the separate head and top boost) and a Binson Echorec 2.

Kenny Beddoes had a Fender Dousonic and a Selmer Selectertone amp and Copycat.

Original bass player Kenny's brother Harry had a pink Fender Jazz bass and Selmer Croc bass combo and the drummer whose name was Jim, had a Stratford kit. I have never seen one of these since.

Kathy Barnwell completed the line up on vocals.

When Harry left I replaced him on bass and Jim Brierley was a later addition as male vocalist.

We did the usual round of church halls, talent contests, weddings, corporate doos and the obligatory Ward and Goldstones gig. In 1964 I left to form the Blue Chips and later joined the Gonx and Outrage.

The Boleros changed their name and became a 3 piece with Brian Grant on drums. He later joined Hells Angels.

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Ray Sandiford
4 years ago
How can I get in touch with any member of Kathy and the boleroes cheers ray
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Jack Whitehead
4 years ago
Hi Ray,
My email address is .  How can I help you?
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G.Parkinson
4 years ago
I was the bass player with Kathy and the Boleros when Harry Beddoes left. I am still in touch with Jack Whitehead  who now lives in Devon. Jim Brierley is still performing with his own band and now lives in Poland. Kenny Beddoes passed away a while back. Unsure of the whereabouts of Kathy Barnwell and Jim the drummer, Hope this is of some help. Geoff Parkinson.
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ray sandiford
4 years ago
Have you got a email Geoff I am writing a book on Drumbeat which was on Higher Bridge st during 1963 to 64  cheers Ray
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Paul webmaster
4 years ago
Hi Ray - I have passed your email to Geoff.  I have never heard of the Drumbeat.  Would you care to add some info about the club for the site?  Always happy to promote your book when the time is right.
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Kathy white. Nee Barnwell
4 years ago
Hi guys.
What a surprise.  I just decided to check out Manchester beat and couldn't  believe  my eyes. I see you chatting about Kathy and the Boleros. Nice to see we are still remembered. I am Kathy and emigrated  from England in 1974 to South Africa.
I am still here by the way. I would love to know how everyone is doing . So sorry to hear that Ken Beddows passed away. He used to be my boyfriend at the time and we had some good times together. I would love to know from each one of you from my old group what you are up to nowadays and where you are. 
My E Mail address is , if you would like to get in touch with me.
 
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Geoff Parkinson
4 years ago
I have just been informed that the drummer was called Jim Rigby and its believed that he emigrated to Australia.
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