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When some think of groups they think of an adjective to describe people together. Not necessarily like minded though.

In this case, GROUPS are those special collections of people in and around Derby during the 60s who made music and gave enjoyment to many.

Bands like The Jetts, with Kenny Barker, probably one of the first in the town and who featured a tea-chest bass when they started up. Here they are at one of their VERY early gigs

Then I could mention The Heralds

The Vibrons The Sapphires

The Imps The Rapids

I could go on ..... and ..... some of these groups are "still playing live!!"

But you can find everything about Derby's Groups of the 60s by going to their website via this link: [1]

Edit this page on You and Yesterday (or create others) with your memories of this wonderful period with wonderful music.

Regards, Tony

From the desk of the Webmaster of "Derby Groups of the 60's" Beehive Community, Chairman of The Big Beat Bash committee.

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