The Four Jays

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FOUR JAYS Lead guitarist / singer Brian O' Hara and bass guitarist and singer Billy Hatton, friends since grammar school, Started The Blue Jays in Liverpool 1958. The group's name was changed to the Four Jays, and made their debut at the Cavern Club on March 1, 1961, Before The Beatles.(The writer was a Cavern Club member at this time and they were very well received at the club) Rhythm guitarist / singer Mike Millward joined the Four Jays in November 1961, Changed their name to The Fourmost -- signed a management contract with Brian Epstein. This led to their being auditioned by George Martin and signed to EMI's Parlophone record label.They had quite a lot of chart success and knew Billy Fury well.