Johnny and the Semitones

Johnny and the Semitones

Johnny and the Semitones (later known as The Semitones) were a 1960s archetypal English beat group. Formed in Timperley in south Manchester they were a popular local band on the Manchester music scene and supported national and international acts such as The Hollies, The Mindbenders and The Rolling Stones.

Classic band line-up

John Dixon - lead Vocalist
Keith Leigh - rhythm guitarist and vocals
Mike Smith - bass guitarist
Stuart Sumner - drummer
Roger Heywood - lead Guitarist

External links

* manchesterbeat.com [http://www.manchesterbeat.com/bands/semitones/semitones.php]
* Index of British rock bands 1963-66 [http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Villa/9500/infowanted.htm]


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