The Kingsdown Band have been one of Kent’s foremost function bands for the last 20 years, and with the current line-up are as good as any similar ‘professionals’ band.
The band was formed when Terry Poulson & Roger Cramphorn met at a Kingsdown School function in 1989, discovering they had both played through the 60’s and notably; both performed at the legendary “Top Ten Club” and “Star” Club in Hamburg during that period. Neither having picked up a guitar for some years, it seemed like a good idea to get together. Two other members were added and a four piece 60’s band was formed. When the band inevitably started gigging, the name “The Kingsdown Band” was the obvious choice as 3 of them lived in the Kingsdown village.
“We were fortunate to live in the Deal area, as there were several excellent brass musicians there, having settled here when they left the Royal Marines”. A three piece brass section consisting of Andy Cunningham, Mick Murray and Tony Willis, was added some years later. After several personnel changes along the way, we now have probably the best line up that the band has ever had, and our numbers have swelled to 12 musicians! We are delighted to have four superb vocalists; Jaeger Grace Jones, Marianne Rhodes, Danny Herbert and Simon Foster (also a vocalist with ‘The Flying Pickets’). Completing the line-up is Paul Georgeson (Lead Guitar), Simon Jackson (Drums) and Paul Stewart (Keyboards).
Both Terry & Roger are still with the band and having just celebrated 20 years since formation, they are looking forward to the future with even more enthusiasm.
Tags: Andy Cunningham, Danny Herbert, Jaeger Grace Jones, Marianne Rhodes, Mick Murray, Paul Georgeson, Paul Stewart, Roger Cramphorn, Simon Foster, Simon Jackson, Star Club, Terry Poulson, The Flying Pickets, The Kingsdown Band, Tony Willis, Top Ten Club
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