Falkirk
band from at least 1963, featuring Jim Hendry (guitar), Jim Harley (bass,
ex-Alleycats),
Gordon Leishman (organ, ex-Leaves), Ian
Johnstone (drums) and Jimmy Shand (vocals, no we don't think it was that one).
They did quite well, were the resident band at the Dobbie Hall, Larbert in 1963,
appearing on television (in May 1964) and radio, but unfortunatly could not make
the break through to the big time. The Hawkes took part in a heat held in Falkirk
for the "Macbeat" competition, which was to find the best Scottish band
to go forward to the final in London, but only came third. In 1964 The Hawkes
were the resident band at the Dobbie Hall, Larbert, on a Saturday night. The picture
here is from the old Falkirk Town Hall in Newmarket Street. The band continued
to play until at least 1966. Hendry continued to play the clubs until the 1990's
when he retired from the stage. Songwriting became his main musical interest,
and he wrote the "Mariner" song. He also has a site on the web. Harley
later played in Bustop, whilst Johnstone
joined Alex Hamilton
& The Blue Sabres.WEBSITE:
http://www.peoplesound.com/artist/jimhendry