   john charles edward alder (born 29 november 1944), better known as twink, is an english drummer, singer and songwriter who was a central figure in the english psychedelic movement, and an actor. recently, while still recording as twink, alder has converted to islam and changed his name to mohammed abdullah.how to buy: twink records (comments section) ==biography== ===early life and career=== alder was born in colchester, essex, england, into a musical family. his father's mother was a concert pianist and soloist. alder has said he was always interested in music as a child. alder's career began in 1963 as a member of a rhythm and blues band from colchester called dane stephens and the deep beats. after a year, the band evolved into the fairies â dane stephens (vocals/blues harp), john 'akky' acutt (lead guitar), mick 'wimps' weaver (rhythm guitar/fiddle â not the same-named organ player also known as wynder k frog), john 'freddy' gandy (bass) and john 'twink' alder (drums). in 1964 the fairies recorded the single "don't think twice it's alright" for the decca records label. the fairies were sometimes sent gifts and alder, having long curly hair, regularly received bottles of twink brand home perm lotion. it was at this time that he adopted 'twink' as his stage name. "with dane stephens, our shows were not only blues but soul numbers, touches of jazz as well. he was an amazing singer, very very special. had a great voice, played amazing blues harp, the fairies were just about to break big." "dane stephens was involved in an accident while he was driving the group van â without any licence or insurance. he hit another car and killed maybe 4 people. he went to jail afte
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