The Snobs
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| Origin | Croydon, London, England |
| Genres | British beat |
| Labels | Decca Records |
| Past members | Colin Sandland, Eddie Gilbert, John Boulden, Pete Yerrell |
The Snobs were a British rock group active in the mid-1960s.
The group, originally known as The Apostles, got their break after meeting Ivor Spencer, who became their manager.[1] They were best noted for their gimmick of performing in 18th-century period costumes, complete with buckle shoes and powdered wigs.[1][2]
Their debut single, "Buckle Shoe Stomp", was co-written by Spencer and released on Decca Records in the UK in 1964.[1][2] The Snobs were popular in Sweden and Denmark; Decca released a further Scandinavian single featuring covers of "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Giddy Up a Ding Dong".[1]
The group travelled to the United States in 1964, where they played several concerts, appeared on The Red Skelton Show, and recorded a never-released cover of "Love Potion No. 9" with producer Gary S. Paxton.[1]
The Snobs disbanded in 1965, having released only the two aforementioned singles.[1]
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Colin Sandland (lead guitar)
- Eddie Gilbert (drums)
- John Boulden (rhythm guitar)
- Pete Yerrell (bass guitar)
Discography
[edit | edit source]Singles
[edit | edit source]- "Buckle Shoe Stomp" (Sandland/Spencer/Boulden) b/w "Stand and Deliver" (Sandland/Boulden) – Decca Records, 1964
- "Heartbreak Hotell" [sic] (Axton/Durden/Presley) b/w "Ding Dong" [sic] (Bell/Lattanzi) – Decca Records, 1964
Videography
[edit | edit source]- The Snobs (British Pathé, 1964)
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- The Snobs (British Pathé)
- The Snobs at AllMusic
- Buckleshoe Beat! (fan website)
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