According to Artists Direct, a "teenaged" Brian played with this band before hooking up with Roger. What I was wondering is are there any known recordings of his collaborations with this band. And what songs did they do? link
Brian May did not play with 'The Others', but he did attend the same grammar school as the band.
He did play with one of 'The Others' - Pete 'Wooly' Hammerton, and yes, a recording does exist - but it is very poor quality.
Ad Hoc Trio: Unreleased Live Shepperton Rowing Club Winter 1965
Not a 1984 performance, but rather an ad-hoc trio comprising:
Brian May - Bass guitar/ vocals,
Pete 'Woolly' Hammerton ('The Others') - Guitar/ vocals,
Richard Thompson (1984) - drums.
Poorest of all 1984/Brian May recordings, Brian plays bass guitar only (and not the famous 'Red Special), but cannot clearly be heard. Valued £1,000, Christies April 1996.
Dancing In The Street
Eight Days A Week
I’m Taking Her Home
Oh Yeah
My Generation
'I'm Taking Her Home' and 'Oh Yeah' were the respective B-side, and A-side of 'The Others' 1964 Fontana 7" single release.
Thanks for that John!!! Excellent info as always. Do you have a recording of those that you are willing to share? Im just curious thats all and its no problem if you either cant or dont want to share my friend!
Cheers,
Dave
Actually, to be honest - I don't have a copy - sorry.
But I have heard it - and believe me, it's not anything to write about. It must be the only gig I know of, where the bass was not plugged in!
Wow, and I thought this was another RIP Queen BPP/Cabbage Paul sucks campaign, and I walk away with more Queen knowledge, once again thanks to John Stuart.
Maybe I should have named this thread Brian May And The Band Called The Others!! lol
By the way John, did you notice this other thread I started? Just thought the info might be usefull somehow link