Bo Street Runners, The

September 1964 saw the launch of the short-lived Ready Steady – Win!, a sister show to Ready Steady Go! aimed at finding the next Beatles in what was basically the first X Factor.

Raw R&B outfit The Bo Street Runners sufficiently impressed a panel chaired by Brian Epstein to scoop the £1,000 prize and Decca record deal, their debut single, Bo Street Runner, launching a three-year career which saw three more singles.

John Dominic
Vocals
Gary Thomas
Guitar
Dave Cameron
Bass
Tim Hinkley
Keyboards
Glyn Thomas
Drums
Dave Quincy
Saxophone
Mick Fleetwood
Drums
Mike Patto
Vocals
Alan Turner
Drums
Barrie Wilson
Drums
Royston Fry
Keyboards
Nigel Hutchinson
Drums

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