Johnny and the Semitones

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Johnny and the Semitones (later known as The Semitones) were a 1960s archetypal English beat group. Formed in Timperley in south Manchester they were a popular local band on the Manchester music scene and supported national and international acts such as The Hollies, The Mindbenders and The Rolling Stones.

[edit] Classic band line-up

John Dixon - lead Vocalist
Keith Leigh - rhythm guitarist and vocals
Mike Smith - bass guitarist
Stuart Sumner - drummer
Roger Heywood - lead Guitarist

[edit] External links

  • manchesterbeat.com [1]
  • Index of British rock bands 1963-66 [2]