The BEACHCOMBERS

BIOGRAPHY:

Band formed in 1962 featuring Davey Anderson (guitar), Kenny McLean (drums), David Paton (guitar), Mike Rowberry (vocals) & Polmont musician Sandy Walusiac (bass). When a 15 year old David Paton saw an advertisement in the Evening News which said "Edinburgh's top band require lead guitarist", his sister phoned up and arranged an audition. Thanks partly to some flashy equipment Paton borrowed from his sister's boyfriend and more so to his talent, he got the gig and became the lead guitarist for The Beachcombers. The band was hugely popular in Scotland and played on a regular basis there and throughout Northern England.
When The Beachcombers heard that CBS Records were holding auditions for new talent at The Marquee Club in London, the band got rolling. It was a long drive from Edinburgh, but they made it and definitely found the trip to be worth the effort. Not only did the band get a recording contract with CBS Records, but also got a residency at The Marquee Club! Once they signed the contract, the band changed their name to The Boots in 1968, because another band called The Beachcombers were already recording artists.