Flintlock (musical group)

Flintlock were a 1970s pop group from Essex, England. Its members were Derek Pascoe (vocals/saxophone), Mike Holoway (drums/percussion),Jamie Stone (bass/vocals), John Summerton (guitar/vocals) and Bill Rice (keyboards).

Career

The group began under the name The Young Revivals, but after two years changed their name to Flintlock. They came to national attention in the mid 1970s through regular appearances on the British children's television programmes, You Must Be Joking and Pauline's Quirkes, hosted by the actress Pauline Quirke. Flintlock also appeared on programmes such as Blue Peter, Magpie, and Top of the Pops. They also hosted their own programme, Fanfare.

Holoway also became known as an actor in the children's cult TV drama programme, The Tomorrow People, in which Flintlock made a guest appearance in the Series 5 story, The Heart of Sogguth.

Flintlock had one Top 30 hit single in the UK Singles Chart, "Dawn", in the summer of 1976.[1]

A one-off reunion concert took place in 2007.

John Summerton is now a vocalist and guitarist in Essex based group The Beagles. He runs a weekly Jam night at Bowers Social Club in Pitsea, Basildon and a monthly Jam at The Cock Tavern in Ongar, Essex. In January, 2013, 4 members of Flintlock reunited for an impromptu, one-off performance at the Crown Tavern.

Discography

Singles

Three further singles were released in Japan:

Albums

A greatest hits album was also released in Japan and Germany.

References

  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 205. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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