The ALLEYCATS

BIOGRAPHY:

Act formed in November 1962 by Findlay Syme (organ), Hugh Stewart (drums), Roy Clark (guitar) & Jim Harley (bass). In April 1964 the band reached the final of the Daily Record sponsored "Macbeat" competition. The band continued until April 1964 when they changed their name to The Concords. A couple of months later they wer back as The Alleycats, now managed by Dave Cochrane, and featuring Fife vocalist Jean Moir. In September 1964 the band won a Beat Band Competition at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir, and a couple of months later travelled to London to audition for George Martin at EMI. The audition was unsuccessful, however Moir was picked up as a solo performer.
Stewart & Clark later played with Alex Hamilton & The Blue Sabres, whilst Harley joined The Hawkes.