Roy Young Band

The Roy Young Band was formed by Roy Young (20 October 1934 – 27 April 2018) a British rock and roll singer, pianist and keyboard player. He first recorded in the late 1950s before performing in Hamburg with the Beatles. After a stint with Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, he released several albums with his own band as well as recording with Chuck Berry and David Bowie, among others.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played tracks from the band in the early 70's and impressed by their material, had the group record two sessions for his radio programmes. After the 70's, the band were largely forgotten by Peel.
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 1972-02-08. First Broadcast: 25 February 1972. Repeated: 31 March 1972
*Rag Mama Rag / Roll It On / Slow Down / Mr Funky (& Nowhere To Go, 1972-03-31)
2. Recorded: 1972-08-28. First Broadcast: 22 September 1972. Repeated: 12 October 1972
*Back Up Train / Boney Moronie / Annie's Back / All Around The World (& I Can't Believe It, 1972-10-12)
==Live==
Recorded live at Paris Theatre on 1971-02-11. First Broadcast: 21 February 1971
#unknown set
==Other Shows Played==
;1970
*28 November 1970: Granny’s Got A Painted Leg (7") RCA Victor
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
Category:Artists