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On 10/07/2020 at 18:25, Ulitzer95 said:

England World Cup Squad
Discogs UK football team, played their first match in 1872 against Scotland, this record comprised of members of the squad that played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Alan Ball was awarded an MBE in 2000, Gordon Banks was awarded an OBE in 1970, Colin Bell was awarded an MBE in 2004, Bobby Charlton was awarded an OBE in 1969, a CBE in 1974 and was elevated to knighthood in 1994, Jack Charlton was awarded an OBE in 1974, Emlyn Hughes was awarded an OBE in 1980, Geoff Hurst was awarded an MBE in 1979 and elevated to knighthood in 1998, Francis Lee was awarded a CBE in 2016, Bobby Moore was awarded an OBE in 1966, Alan Mullery was awarded an MBE in 1976, Martin Peters was awarded an MBE in 1978, Nobby Stiles was awarded an MBE in 2000, Norman Hunter died from COVID-19 in April 2020
Jeff Astle 13 May 1942 – 19 Jan 2002 (59) Guardian obit
Alan Ball 12 May 1945 – 25 Apr 2007 (61) Guardian obit
Gordon Banks 30 Dec 1937 – 12 Feb 2019 (81) Guardian obit
Colin Bell 26 Feb 1946 – Living
Peter Bonetti 27 Sep 1941 – 12 Apr 2020 (78) Guardian obit
Bobby Charlton 11 Oct 1937 – Living
Jack Charlton 08 May 1935 – 10 Jul 2020 (85) Guardian obit
Allan Clarke 31 Jul 1946 – Living
Terry Cooper 12 Jul 1944 – Living
Emlyn Hughes 28 Aug 1947 – 09 Nov 2004 (57) Guardian obit
Norman Hunter 29 Oct 1943 – 17 Apr 2020 (76) Guardian obit
Geoff Hurst 08 Dec 1941 – Living
Brian Labone 23 Jan 1940 – 24 Apr 2006 (66) Guardian obit
Francis Lee 29 Apr 1944 – Living
Bobby Moore 24 Apr 1941 – 24 Feb 1993 (51) Independent obit
Alan Mullery 23 Nov 1941 – Living
Keith Newton 23 Jun 1941 – 16 Jun 1998 (56) Independent obit
Peter Osgood 20 Feb 1947 – 01 Mar 2006 (59) Guardian obit
Martin Peters 08 Nov 1943 – 21 Dec 2019 (76) Guardian obit
Alex Stepney 18 Sep 1942 – Living
Nobby Stiles 18 May 1942 – 30 Oct 2020 (78) Guardian obit
Tommy Wright 21 Oct 1944 – Living
18/04/1970 Back Home #1

Updated for Stiles.

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The Tams
Wiki American R&B and soul vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1960, Albert Cottle replaced Floyd Ashton due the latter's alcoholism – presumably this contributed to Ashton's death in April 1979
Floyd Ashton 15 Aug 1933 – 10 Apr 1979 (45)
Albert Cottle 03 Jul 1941 – 11 Feb 1982 (40)
Horace "Sonny" Key 13 Apr 1934 – 20 Apr 1991 (57)
Charles Pope 07 Aug 1936 – 11 Jul 2013 (76) Obit
Joseph Pope 06 Nov 1933 – 16 Mar 1996 (62) Mention of death
Robert Lee Smith 18 Mar 1936 – Living
14/02/1970 Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy #32 Originally released in the States in 1968
31/07/1971 Hey Girl Don't Bother Me #1 Originally released in the States in 1964
NB: Wiki seems to think Smith was born in 1950! According to his own Facebook he was 78 in 2013 meaning he was born 1935/6 (records say 1936 to be precise). Obits for Charles Pope erroneously state that he was the last living original member. Smith outlived him and was still with us as of 2019.
NB2: Today the group is led by Albert Cottle Jr. (b. 1969) who is referred to in multiple sources as being Charles Pope's son. He is the biological child of Albert Cottle, but Pope became his stepfather in 1981 after marrying Judy Dianne Futcher (b. 1945), who was previously wed to Cottle Sr. The Collins Complete UK Hit Singles book and various sources online erroneously give Cottle's DOB as 02 Aug 1941.

Thanks @YoungWillz. I was losing my head over this last night.

1) Ashton – Having had another look, the stronger sources online do indicate that Ashton performed on Hey Girl. So I've added him. Some amateur "golden oldies" groups on FB seem to wish him a happy birthday every year. A little bit embarrassing because the Ancestry records clearly show he died way back in 1979... probably from his alcoholism.

2) Cottle – Spent ages looking for birth/married records of him and Futcher on Ancestry. Couldn't find anything. What I did find however was her birth record: Judy Dianne Futcher b. 24 Aug 1945 in North Carolina. The death record for the Albert Cottle I previously found lived in Georgia, but he was from the same area of North Carolina as Futcher. It's him (given that he seems to be the only Albert Cottle on there I'm not surprised but I wanted proof!). He was only 40 when he died. Just speculation but it kind of looks like his bandmate went off with his wife then he took his own life? Happy families. Anyway, added.

3) Smith – great find! That link didn't come up on Google when I searched. Alive and seemingly well then.

We have a full house!

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A Taste of Honey
Wiki American disco band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1971
Donald R. Johnson 12 Nov 1948 – Living
Janice M. Johnson 18 Jan 1954 – Living
Perry L. Kibble 10 Jun 1949 – 23 Feb 1999 (49) Mention of death
Hazel P. Payne 18 Oct 1954 – Living
17/06/1978 Boogie Oogie Oogie #3

Tavares
Wiki American R&B, funk, disco and soul group from New Bedford, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island, formed in 1959 and consisted of five brothers of Cape Verdean descent, originally known as Chubby and the Turnpikes and occasionally went by the stage name The Tavares Brothers, their father Feliciano Vierra Tavares (1920–2008) was a popular singer and guitarist in his own right
Butch Tavares 18 May 1948 – Living
Chubby Tavares 02 Jun 1944 – Living
Pooch Tavares 12 Nov 1942 – Apr 2024 (81) Obit
Ralph Tavares 10 Dec 1941 – 08 Dec 2021 (79) Mirror obit
Tiny Tavares 23 Oct 1949 – Living
10/07/1976 Heaven Must be Missing an Angel #4
09/10/1976 Don't Take Away the Music #4
05/02/1977 The Mighty Power of Love #25
09/04/1977 Whodunit #5
02/07/1977 One Step Away #16
18/03/1978 The Ghost of Love #29
06/05/1978 More Than a Woman #7 Cover of a song by the Bee Gees
12/08/1978 Slow Train to Paradise #62

James Taylor 12 Mar 1948 – Living
Wiki American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Boston, Massachusetts, one of the best selling artists of all-time having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, married to singer Carly Simon between 1972 and 1983 and actress Kathryn Walker (b. 1943) from 1985 to 1995, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000
21/11/1970 Fire and Rain #42
28/08/1971 You've Got a Friend #4
16/03/1974 Mockingbird #34 Released as Carly Simon and James Taylor / Cover of a single by Inez and Charlie Foxx

Johnnie Taylor 05 May 1934 – 31 May 2000 (66) NY Times obit
Wiki American singer-songwriter and record producer from Crawfordsville, Arkansas, nominated for three Grammy Awards
24/04/1976 Disco Lady #25

R. Dean Taylor 11 May 1939 – 07 Jan 2022 (82) Telegraph obit
Wiki Canadian pop and soul singer-songwriter and record producer for Motown Records, from Toronto, Ontario
03/04/1971 Indiana Wants Me #2
11/05/1974 There's a Ghost in My House #3
31/08/1974 Window Shopping #36
21/09/1974 Gotta See Jane (re-release) #41

Teach-In
Wiki Dutch pop band from Enschede, formed in 1967 and disbanded in 1980 with a reunion in 2007
John Gaasbeek 20 Jul 1946 – Living
Getty Kaspers 05 Mar 1948 – Living
Rudy Nijhuis c. 1950 – Living
Koos Versteeg no info available
Ard Weenink no info available
Chris de Wolde no info available
12/04/1975 Ding-a-dong #13 The Netherlands' entry for the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest (and winner)

The Teddy Bears
Wiki American pop group from Los Angeles, California, Spector later went on to be a hugely successful songwriter and record producer but was convicted of murder in 2009 and sentenced to 19 years in prison – he died of COVID-19 complications in January 2021

Carol Connors (aka Annette Kleinbard) 13 Nov 1941 – Living
Marshall Leib 26 Jan 1939 – 15 Mar 2002 (63) FindAGrave memorial
Sandy Nelson 01 Dec 1938 – 14 Feb 2022 (83) Local obit
Phil Spector 26 Dec 1939 – 16 Jan 2021 (81) BBC obit
14/04/1979 To Know Him is to Love Him (re-release) #66 Single was coupled with Endless Sleep by Jody Reynolds

Television
Wiki American rock band from New York City, New York, formed in 1973 and disbanded in 1978 with a reunion from 1991 to 1993 and active since 2001
Billy Ficca 15 Feb 1950 – Living
Richard Lloyd 25 Oct 1951 – Living
Fred Smith 10 Apr 1948 – Living
Tom Verlaine 13 Dec 1949 – 28 Jan 2023 (73) New York Times obit
16/04/1977 Marquee Moon #30
30/07/1977 Prove it #25
22/04/1978 Foxhole #36

Telex
Wiki Belgian synthpop group from Brussels, formed in in 1978 and disbanded in 2006
Dan Lacksman 19 May 1950 – Living
Michel Moers 1947 – Living
Marc Moulin 16 Aug 1942 – 26 Sep 2008 (66)
21/07/1979 Rock Around the Clock #34 Cover of a single by Bill Haley and his Comets

The Temptations
Wiki American R&B, soul and funk vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, one of the most successful groups in popular music having sold tens of millions of albums, won three Grammy Awards, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, Paul Williams committed suicide in August 1973
Dennis Edwards 03 Feb 1943 – 01 Feb 2018 (74) Telegraph obit
Melvin Franklin 12 Oct 1942 – 23 Feb 1995 (52) NY Times obit
Damon Harris 17 Jul 1950 – 18 Feb 2013 (62) Telegraph obit
Eddie Kendricks 17 Dec 1939 – 05 Oct 1992 (52) NY Times obit
Richard Street 05 Oct 1942 – 27 Feb 2013 (70) USA Today obit
Otis Williams 30 Oct 1941 – Living
Paul Williams 02 Jul 1939 – 17 Aug 1973 (34) FindAGrave memorial
17/01/1970 I Can't Get Next to You #13
21/03/1970 Why (Must We Fall in Love) #31 Released as Diana Ross and The Supremes and The Temptations
13/06/1970 Psychedelic Shack #33
19/09/1970 Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today) #7
22/05/1971 Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) #8
05/02/1972 Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You are) #32
15/04/1972 Take a Look Around #13
13/01/1973 Papa was a Rollin' Stone #14
29/09/1973 Law of the Land #41

10cc
Wiki UK rock band from Stockport, Cheshire, formed in 1972 and disbanded in 1983 with a reunion between 1991 and 1995 and active since 1999, Godley & Creme left the band in 1976 over artistic direction and became a successful duo in their own right, guitarist Stewart had earlier been a founding member of The Mindbenders (and bass guitarist Gouldman was also briefly a member in 1968)
Paul Burgess 28 Sep 1950 – Living
Lol Creme 19 Sep 1947 – Living
Rick Fenn 23 May 1953 – Living
Kevin Godley 07 Oct 1945 – Living
Graham Gouldman 10 May 1946 – Living
Duncan Mackay 26 Jul 1950 – Living
Eric Stewart 20 Jan 1945 – Living
Stuart Tosh 26 Sep 1948 – Living
23/09/1972 Donna #2
19/05/1973 Rubber Bullets #1
25/08/1973 The Dean and I #10
15/06/1974 The Wall Street Shuffle #10
14/09/1974 Silly Love #24
05/04/1975 Life is a Minestrone #7
31/05/1975 I'm Not in Love #1
29/11/1975 Art For Art's Sake #5
20/03/1976 I'm Mandy Fly Me #6
11/12/1976 The Things We do For Love #6
16/04/1977 Good Morning Judge #5
12/08/1978 Dreadlock Holiday #1

Tenpole Tudor
Wiki UK punk rock band, formed in 1977, frontman Tudor-Pole later became a television presenter and actor – he was originally billed to be a replacement for Johnny Rotten in the Sex Pistols but ultimately the band decided to disbanded and go their separate ways
Dick Crippen 18 Oct 1956 – Living
Bob Kingston 1960 – Living
Gary Long 1957 – Living
Edward Tudor-Pole 06 Dec 1955 – Living
07/04/1979 Who Killed Bambi? #6 Flip side was Silly Thing by the Sex Pistols
13/10/1979 Rock Around the Clock #21 Flip side was The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle by the Sex Pistols / Cover of a single by Bill Haley and his Comets

Ten Years After
Wiki UK blues rock band from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, formed in 1966 and disbanded in 1975, with a reunion in 1983 and active since 1988
Chick Churchill 02 Jan 1946 – Living
Alvin Lee 19 Dec 1944 – 06 Mar 2013 (68) Rolling Stone obit
Ric Lee 20 Oct 1945 – Living
Leo Lyons 30 Nov 1943 – Living
06/06/1970 Love Like a Man #10

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Joe Tex 08 Aug 1935 – 13 Aug 1982 (47) NY Times obit
Wiki American R&B, soul and disco singer-songwriter, born in Rogers, Texas and raised in Baytown, Texas, real name Joseph Arrington Jr.
23/04/1977 Ain't Gonna Bump No More (with No Big Fat Woman) #2

Thin Lizzy
Wiki Irish hard rock band from Dublin, formed in 1969 and disbanded in 1983 with several reunions since, frontman Phil Lynott was a heroin addict and died from complications of septicaemia in January 1986 related to his dependence, guitarist Gary Moore also had a successful solo career, guitarist Brian Robertson was later a member of Motörhead
Eric Bell 03 Sep 1947 – Living
Brian Downey 27 Jan 1951 – Living
Scott Gorham 17 Mar 1951 – Living
Phil Lynott 20 Aug 1949 – 04 Jan 1986 (36) FindAGrave memorial
Gary Moore 04 Apr 1952 – 06 Feb 2011 (58) Guardian obit
Brian Robertson 12 Feb 1956 – Living
20/01/1973 Whiskey in the Jar #6 Cover of a single by The Dubliners
29/05/1976 The Boys are Back in Town #8
14/08/1976 Jailbreak #31
15/01/1977 Don't Believe a Word #12
13/08/1977 Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in the Spotlight) #14
13/05/1978 Rosalie – Cowgirl's Song (Medley) #20 Rosalie is a cover of a single by Bob Seger
03/03/1979 Waiting For an Alibi #9
16/06/1979 Do Anything You Want to #14
20/10/1979 Sarah #24
NB: Not completely convinced Robertson should be included above. The only single he possibly appeared on was Dancing in the Moonlight. This source says he did. The Wiki page for the accompanying album suggests he didn't.

Third World
Wiki Jamaican reggae fusion band from Kingston, formed in 1973, frontman Bunny Rugs, guitarist Cat Coore, percussionist Carrot Jarrett, drummer Willie Stewart and keyboardist Ibo Cooper were also members of Inner Circle
Michael "Ibo" Cooper 14 Jan 1952 – 12 Oct 2023 (71) Local obit
Stephen "Cat" Coore 06 Apr 1950 – Living
Richard "Richie" Daley 04 Jul 1953 – Living
Irvin "Carrot" Jarrett 1949 – 31 Jul 2018 (69) Local obit
Bunny Rugs 06 Feb 1948 – 02 Feb 2014 (65) Telegraph obit
Willie Stewart 15 Feb 1956 – Living
23/09/1978 Now That We Found Love #10 Later popularised by Heavy D & the Boyz
06/01/1979 Cool Meditation #17
16/06/1979 Talk to Me #56

B. J. Thomas 07 Aug 1942 – 29 May 2021 (78) Mirror obit
Wiki American country and pop singer, born in Hugo, Oklahoma and raised in Houston, Texas, "B. J." stands for Billy Joe
21/02/1970 Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head #38 Featured in the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Evelyn Thomas 22 Aug 1953 – Living
Wiki American Hi-NRG and disco singer from Chicago, Illinois, real name Ellen Lucille Thomas
24/01/1976 Weak Spot #26
17/04/1976 Doomsday #41

Nicky Thomas 30 May 1949 – deceased
Wiki Jamaican reggae singer from Portland, real name Cecil Nicholas Thomas
13/06/1970 Love of the Common People #9 Cover of a single by The Four Preps and later popularised by Paul Young
NB: Such a mystery. He's dead, that much is known. The Internet tends to suggest he killed himself and nobody seems to be disputing that. What is contentious is where and when he died. London is given as the place. 1990 is the most commonly used year, and yet it's wrong. His death was already known by 1986. Some interesting conversation here. Can't find him in the GRO or on Ancestry for whatever reason. 
NB2: This just gets stranger. His son doesn't know when and how he died and wants to know where he's buried.

Rufus Thomas 26 Mar 1917 – 15 Dec 2001 (84) Guardian obit
Wiki American R&B, funk, soul and blues singer-songwriter, dancer and comedian, born in Cayce, Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, nicknamed "The World's Oldest Teenager" and was active into the 1990s, his daughters Carla Thomas is a renowned R&B and soul singer
11/04/1970 Do the Funky Chicken #18

Tasha Thomas c. 1945 – 15 Oct 1984 (39)
Wiki American R&B and disco singer-songwriter and actress from Alaska
20/01/1979 Shoot Me (with Your Love) #59
NB: Wikipedia and most online sources suggest that she died on 8th November 1984 from cancer in New York City. The place and year are correct but her death certificate is on Ancestry and says 15th October. Rather unhelpfully it says born "c. 1945".
NB2: Most sources says she was from "Jeutyn, Alaska". One problem... no such place exists!

Timmy Thomas 13 Nov 1944 – 11 March 2022 (77) Obit
Wiki American R&B singer-songwriter, keyboardist and record producer from Evansville, Indiana
24/02/1973 Why Can't We Live Together #12

Chris Thompson 09 Mar 1948 – Living
Wiki UK singer and guitarist from Ashford, Kent, best known as a member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band
27/10/1979 If You Remember Me #42

The Three Degrees
Wiki American R&B and soul vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed around 1963 at their high school, Sheila Ferguson had a success solo career and is also an actress
Sheila Ferguson 08 Oct 1947 – Living
Valerie Holiday 02 Dec 1947 – Living
Fayette Pinkney 10 Jan 1948 – 27 Jun 2009 (61) Guardian obit
Helen Scott 12 Feb 1945 – Living
13/04/1974 Year of Decision #13
27/04/1974 TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) #22 Released as MFSB featuring The Three Degrees / Theme to the American television show Soul Train
13/07/1974 When Will I See You Again #1
02/11/1974 Get Your Love Back #34
12/04/1975 Take Good Care of Yourself #9
05/07/1975 Long Lost Lover #40
01/05/1976 A Toast of Love #36
07/10/1978 Givin' Up, Givin' in #12
13/01/1979 Woman in Love #3
24/03/1979 The Runner #10
23/06/1979 The Golden Lady #56
29/09/1979 Jump the Gun #48
24/11/1979 My Simple Heart #9

Three Dog Night
Wiki American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1967 and disbanded in 1976, reformed in 1981 and active since, unusual for having three lead vocalists
Michael Allsup 08 Mar 1947 – Living
Jimmy Greenspoon 07 Feb 1948 – 11 Mar 2015 (67) NY Times obit
Danny Hutton 10 Sep 1942 – Living
Chuck Negron 08 Jun 1942 – Living
Joe Schermie 12 Feb 1946 – 26 Mar 2002 (56) Independent obit
Floyd Sneed 22 Nov 1942 – 27 Jan 2023 (80) Obit
Cory Wells 05 Feb 1941 – 20 Oct 2015 (74) Guardian obit
08/08/1970 Mama Told Me (Not to Come) #3 Cover of a song by Eric Burdon and the Animals, later popularised by Tom Jones and Stereophonics
29/05/1971 Joy to the World #24

Thunderclap Newman
Wiki UK rock band formed in London by Pete Townsend of The Who and record producer Kit Lambert (1935–1981) to showcase the talents of its members, McCulloch later joined Wings but died of a morphine and alcohol overdose in September 1979
John "Speedy" Keen 29 Mar 1945 – 12 Mar 2002 (56) Guardian obit
Jimmy McCulloch 04 Jun 1953 – 27 Sep 1979 (26) NY Times obit
Andy "Thunderclap" Newman 21 Nov 1942 – 20 Mar 2016 (73) Guardian obit
27/06/1970 Accidents #46

Thunderthighs
Wiki UK vocal trio, formed in 1973 and disbanded in 1977, better known as a backing group and provided additional vocals on Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
Karen Friedman n/a – 1991 Mention of death
Dari Lallou Apr c. 1949 – Living
Casey Synge 1944 – Living
22/06/1974 Central Park Arrest #30

Johnny Tillotson 20 Apr 1938 – Living
Wiki American country and pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Florida
14/04/1979 Poetry in Motion (re-release) #67

Titanic
Wiki Norwegian/UK rock band, formed in 1969 and disbanded in 2014
Kenny Aas 18 Jun 1947 – Living
Kjell Asperud 24 Sep 1946 – Living
John Lorck 02 Jun 1942 – Living
Janne Loseth 08 Jul 1947 – 04 Sep 2019 (72) Obit
Roy Robinson 31 Dec 1945 – 08 Jun 2015 (69) Obit
25/09/1971 Sultana #6

Tonight
Wiki UK power pop and new wave band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1979
Phil Chambon 1953 – Living
Dave Cook no info available
Russ Strothard 1957 – Living
Gary Thompson no info available
Chris Turner c. 1958 – Living
28/01/1978 Drummer Man #14
20/05/1978 Money That's Your Problem #66

Peter Tosh 19 Oct 1944 – 11 Sep 1987 (42) NY Times obit
Wiki Jamaican ska and reggae singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Grange Hill, Westmoreland Parish, real name Winston Hubert McIntosh, early member of reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, murdered in September 1987 during a home invasion
21/10/1978 (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back #43

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You probably know this stuff but Casey Synge was born Annette Casey in Dundalk, Ireland, moving to the UK in 1964 to study. She now lives in Cambridge with her husband Richard Synge, and I think they were married circa 1971? There's a reference here to Richard Michael Synge and Annette Casey with a child born 1973: https://www.peterselleck.com/legacy/f30.htm which could be them?

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Thunderthighs

 

You probably know this stuff but Casey Synge was born Annette Casey in Dundalk, Ireland, moving to the UK in 1964 to study. She now lives in Cambridge with her husband Richard Synge, and I think they were married circa 1971? There's a reference here to Richard Michael Synge and Annette Casey with a child born 1973: https://www.peterselleck.com/legacy/f30.htm which could be them?

I think you assume too much of me. When I'm doing 18 acts at a time, I'm seldom thorough! 

Annette M. Casey. Born 1944 according to the Irish records. Added.

Thanks!

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Toto
Wiki American rock band from Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 2008, later active 2010–2019 and since 2020, sold over 40 million records worldwide and have won five Grammy Awards, drummer Jeff Porcaro died from a drug-related heart attack in August 1992 – he had previously been a member of rock band Steely Dan, guitarist Steve Porcaro is his younger brother
Lenny Castro 19 Sep 1956 – Living
David Hungate 05 Aug 1948 – Living
Bobby Kimball 29 Mar 1947 – Living
Steve Lukather 21 Oct 1957 – Living
David Paich 25 Jun 1954 – Living
Jeff Porcaro 01 Apr 1954 – 05 Aug 1992 (38) Independent obit
Steve Porcaro 02 Sep 1957 – Living
10/02/1979 Hold the Line #14
NB: Percussionist Castro is considered a touring member only despite contributing to this release.

The Tourists
Wiki UK new wave and power pop band from London, formed in 1976 and disbanded in 1980, singer Annie Lennox and guitarist Dave Stewart went on to have a hugely successful career as the synthpop duo Eurythmics – both also enjoyed successful solo careers, Lennox was awarded an OBE in 2011, vocalist/guitarist Peet Coombes died from cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism in April 1997
Eddie Chin 03 Nov 1948 – 25 Jun 2023 (74) Obit
Peet Coombes 16 Jul 1953 – Apr 1997 (43) FindAGrave memorial
Annie Lennox 25 Dec 1954 – Living
Dave Stewart 09 Sep 1952 – Living
Jim Toomey 1945 – Living
09/06/1979 Blind Among the Flowers #52
08/09/1979 The Loneliest Man in the World #32
10/11/1979 I Only Want to be with You #4 Cover of a single by Dusty Springfield

The Trammps
Wiki American disco and soul band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1972, produced by Ronnie Baker, Norman Harris and Earl Young who were also members of MFSB
Jimmy Ellis 15 Nov 1937 – 08 Mar 2012 (74) Guardian obit
Harold "Doc" Wade c. 1943 – Living
Stan Wade c. 1945 – c. 13 Jan 2021 (75) Obit
Robert Upchurch c. 1950 – Living
Earl Young 02 Jun 1940 – Living
23/11/1974 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart #29
01/02/1975 Sixty Minute Man #40
11/10/1975 Hold Back the Night #5
13/03/1976 That's Where the Happy People Go #35
24/07/1976 Soul Searchin' Time #42
14/05/1977 Disco Inferno #16
24/06/1978 Disco Inferno (re-release) #47

John Travolta 18 Feb 1954 – Living
Wiki American actor, singer and dancer from Englewood, New Jersey, best known for his roles in films Carrie (1976), Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1978), later experienced a comeback and following his appearance in the film Pulp Fiction (1994), nominated for two Oscars, married to actress Kelly Preston (1962–2020), his sisters Ellen (b. 1939) and Margaret (b. 1946) and brother Joey (b. 1950) are also actors
20/05/1978 You're the One That I Want #1 Released as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John / Featured in the 1978 film Grease
16/09/1978 Summer Nights #1 Released as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John / Featured in the 1978 film Grease
07/10/1978 Sandy #2 Featured in the 1978 film Grease
02/12/1978 Greased Lightnin' #11 Featured in the 1978 film Grease

The Tremeloes
Wiki UK beat group from Dagenham, Essex, part of the British Invasion in the States
Alan Blakley 01 Apr 1942 – 01 Jun 1996 (54) FindAGrave memorial
Len "Chip" Hawkes 02 Nov 1945 – Living
Dave Munden 02 Dec 1943 – 15 Oct 2020 (76) Obit
Rick Westwood 07 May 1942 – Living
21/03/1970 By the Way #35
12/09/1970 Me and My Life #4
10/07/1971 Hello Buddy #32

Trinidad Oil Company
Discogs Trinidadian group based in Zaandam, The Netherlands, formed in 1970 and produced by Hans Grevelt (1938–2014)
Dennis Burke no info available
Mitchell Callender no info available
Lucien Gorré no info available
Lesley Hoefdraad no info available
Benjamin "Mighty Rambler" Joseph no info available
Eddy Lobo no info available
August Power no info available
Bernito "Stevie" Riley no info available
Adolf Tevreden 14 Aug 19?? – Living
Romano Veldwijk no info available
21/05/1977 The Calendar Song (January, February, March, April, May) #34

Andrea True Connection 26 Jul 1943 – 07 Nov 2011 (68) BBC obit
Wiki American pornographic actress and disco singer from Nashville, Tennessee, real name Andrea Marie Truden
17/04/1976 More, More, More #5
04/03/1978 What's Your Name, What's Your Number #34

The Tubes
Wiki American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1972, keyboardist Vince Welnick was later a member of the Grateful Dead – he committed suicide in June 2006
Rick Anderson 01 Aug 1947 – 16 Dec 2022 (75) Ultimate Classic Rock obit
Michael Cotten 25 Jan 1950 – Living
Mingo Lewis Dec 1940 – Living
Prairie Prince 07 May 1950 – Living
Bill Spooner 16 Aug 1949 – Living
Roger Steen 13 Nov 1949 – Living
Re Styles 03 Mar 1950 – 17 Apr 2022 (72) Ultimate Classic Rock obit
Fee Waybill 17 Sep 1950 – Living
Vince Welnick 21 Feb 1951 – 02 Jun 2006 (55) Guardian obit
19/11/1977 White Punks on Dope #28
28/04/1979 Prime Time #34

Tubeway Army
Wiki UK new wave and synthpop band from London, formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1979, frontman Gary Numan subsequently had a hugely successful solo career, bass guitarist Gardiner was a heroin addict and died from a fatal overdose in February 1984
Paul Gardiner 01 May 1958 – 04 Feb 1984 (25) FindAGrave memorial
Jess Lidyard 1950 – Living
Gary Numan 08 Mar 1958 – Living
19/05/1979 Are "Friends" Electric? #1

Ike and Tina Turner
Wiki American husband and wife R&B and soul duo from St. Louis, Missouri, formed in 1960 and disbanded in 1976 with their divorce being finalised in 1978, Tina Turner later went on to have an even more successful solo career, the duo were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991
Ike Turner 05 Nov 1931 – 12 Dec 2007 (76) Guardian obit
Tina Turner 26 Nov 1939 – 24 May 2023 (83) Guardian obit
08/09/1973 Nutbush City Limits #4

Twiggy 19 Sep 1949 – Living
Wiki UK model, actress and singer from Neasden, Middlesex, real name Lesley Hornby, became a cultural icon during the 1960s, knighted in 2019
14/08/1976 Here I Go Again #17

Two Man Sound
Wiki Belgian pop trio active during the 1970s, they combined disco music with elements of samba and bossa nova
Lou Deprijck 11 Jan 1946 – 19 Sep 2023 (77) Obit
Yvan Lacomblez 15 Aug 1946 – Living
Sylvain Vanholme 11 Aug 1943 – Living
20/01/1979 Que Tal America #46

Bonnie Tyler 08 Jun 1951 – Living
Wiki UK pop rock singer from Skewen, Neath, Wales, real name Gaynor Hopkins, known for her distinctive husky voice, nominated for three Grammy Awards, her singles Total Eclipse of the Heart and It's a Heartache are among the best-selling singles of all time (each one in excess of six million sales), represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, awarded an MBE in 2022
30/10/1976 Lost in France #9
19/03/1977 More Than a Lover #27
03/12/1977 Its a Heartache #4
30/06/1979 (The World is Full of) Married Men #25 Featured in the 1979 film The World is Full of Married Men

The Tymes
Wiki American R&B and soul vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1956
Donald Banks 11 Feb 1940 – 07 Oct 2011 (71) Local obit
Albert "Caesar" Berry 17 Mar 1941 – Living
Norman Burnett 05 May 1943 – Living
George Hilliard 08 Oct 1940 – 24 Sep 2014 (73) Mention of death
George Williams 06 Dec 1935 – 28 Jul 2004 (68) Independent obit
21/09/1974 You Little Trustmaker #18
21/12/1974 Ms Grace #1
17/01/1976 God's Gonna Punish You #41

Typically Tropical
Wiki UK studio group from Wales comprising of two audio engineers, for backing they used an ensemble of session musicians, formed in 1974 and disbanded in 1976
Jeff Calvert Nov 1954 – Living
Max West c. 1953 – Living
05/07/1975 Barbados #1

Judie Tzuke 03 Apr 1956 – Living
Wiki UK pop rock singer-songwriter from London, real name Judie Myers
14/07/1979 Stay with Me Till Dawn #16

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Bonnie Tyler 08 Jun 1951 – Living
Wiki UK pop rock singer from Skewen, Neath, Wales, real name Gaynor Hopkins, known for his distinctive husky voice, nominated for three Grammy Awards, her singles Total Eclipse of the Heart and It's a Heartache are among the best-selling singles of all time (each one in excess of six million sales), represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden

 

Do you know something we don't? 

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Tourists.

 

Is this good enough to say Jim Toomey was born c 1946? https://www.starnow.co.uk/jimtoomey

 

Says he has been professional muso from age 21 and says he turned pro in 1967. From London, know he initially moved to Sydney and now Queensland, Oz.

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The Trammps.

 

Ages in 1982 for both Wades and Upchurch given in this article about their indictment for tax evasion: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=dT0DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA64&dq="The+Trammps"+"Robert+Upchurch"&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiOrt-a3uPsAhVPUxUIHfaiCm4Q6AEwAXoECAIQAg#v=onepage&q="The Trammps" "Robert Upchurch"&f=false

 

Harold Wade - 38 - born c 1943/44

Stanley Wade - 36 - born c 1945/46

Robert Upchurch - 31 - born c 1950/51

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Typically Tropical.

 

Not looked into Jeff Calvert yet.

 

Detail on Max West who was born Geraint Wyn Hughes in Port Talbot here: https://geraintwynhughes.wordpress.com/about/ Utterly fascinating story. Son of Graham Hughes and an actress who I'm presuming was Catherine Dillon from the Sea Hawk mention so IMDB may have this wrong. The article calls her Catherine Dolan (born Phyllis Mary Dolan 1926, died 1991). Says he was 13 in 1966, so puts him born c1953?

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1 hour ago, YoungWillz said:

Tourists.

 

Is this good enough to say Jim Toomey was born c 1946? https://www.starnow.co.uk/jimtoomey

 

Says he has been professional muso from age 21 and says he turned pro in 1967. From London, know he initially moved to Sydney and now Queensland, Oz.

Merci.

James Toomey born 3rd quarter of 1945 in Southwark, London.

Added.

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Typically Tropical (2)

 

Jeffrey Calvert appears to be the son of the trumpeter Leon Calvert (Penny Lane [Beatles]; Ipcress File; You Only Live Twice) bio details here: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1206059-Leon-Calvert

 

I highly suspect that this Jeffrey Calvert is him (born November 1954) https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/3v1752rs52vbd5chrQHdv6AX8Gk/appointments

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Article here on Typically Tropical from 1975 backs up ages (West/Hughes 22; Calvert 20): https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LU9WWIJU4gIC&pg=PA7&dq="Typically+Tropical"+"jeffrey+calvert"&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjBs9jB7-PsAhVXiFwKHdyxC8YQ6AEwAXoECAIQAg#v=onepage&q="Typically Tropical" "jeffrey calvert"&f=false

 

Sorry for it all being piecemeal.

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39 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

Typically Tropical.

 

Not looked into Jeff Calvert yet.

 

Detail on Max West who was born Geraint Wyn Hughes in Port Talbot here: https://geraintwynhughes.wordpress.com/about/ Utterly fascinating story. Son of Graham Hughes and an actress who I'm presuming was Catherine Dillon from the Sea Hawk mention so IMDB may have this wrong. The article calls her Catherine Dolan (born Phyllis Mary Dolan 1926, died 1991). Says he was 13 in 1966, so puts him born c1953?

This is a strange one. The only person in the GRO I see that he could be is Geraint W Hughes b. 1954 in Bangor. But that's at the other side of Wales!

I will put c. 1953 for now. Cheers!

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9 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

Article here on Typically Tropical from 1975 backs up ages (West/Hughes 22; Calvert 20): https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LU9WWIJU4gIC&pg=PA7&dq="Typically+Tropical"+"jeffrey+calvert"&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjBs9jB7-PsAhVXiFwKHdyxC8YQ6AEwAXoECAIQAg#v=onepage&q="Typically Tropical" "jeffrey calvert"&f=false

 

Sorry for it all being piecemeal.

Thanks, added!

I will do "U" tonight. Only 7 acts I think.

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UFO
Wiki UK hard rock band from London, formed in 1968 and disbanded in 1983, later active 1984–1989 and since 1991, guitarist Schenker was an early member of Scorpions
Phil Mogg 15 Apr 1948 – Living
Andy Parker 21 Mar 1952 – Living
Paul Raymond 16 Nov 1945 – 13 Apr 2019 (73) Herald obit
Michael Schenker 10 Jan 1955 – Living
Pete Way 07 Aug 1951 – 14 Aug 2020 (69) Guardian obit
05/08/1978 Only You Can Rock Me #50
27/01/1979 Doctor Doctor #35
31/03/1979 Shoot Shoot #48

U.K.
Wiki UK progressive rock supergroup, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1980 with reunions in 2009 and 2011–2015, Eddie Jobson was also a member of Yes, Roxy Music, Curved Air and Jethro Tull, John Wetton was also a member of Asia, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Family and Roxy Music, drummer Terry Bozzio was known for his work with Frank Zappa
Terry Bozzio 27 Dec 1950 – Living
Eddie Jobson 28 Apr 1955 – Living
John Wetton 12 Jun 1949 – 31 Jan 2017 (67) BBC obit
30/06/1979 Nothing to Lose #67

U.K. Subs
Wiki UK punk rock band from London, formed in 1976
Pete Davies c. 1953 – Living
Nicky Garratt 1955 – Living
Charlie Harper 25 May 1944 – Living
Paul Slack 17 Feb 1957 – Living
23/06/1979 Stranglehold #26
08/09/1979 Tomorrow's Girls #28
01/12/1979 She's Not There / Kicks EP #36

Piero Umiliani 17 Jul 1926 – 14 Feb 2001 (74) Mention of death
Wiki Italian composer, conductor and musician from Florence, known for his film scores
30/04/1977 Mah Na Mah Na #8 Better known after being popularised by The Muppets, as well as Benny Hill on his TV show

The Undertones
Wiki UK punk rock and new wave band from Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, formed in 1974 and disbanded in 1983 and active since 1999, lead vocalist Feargal Sharkey later had a successful solo career – he was awarded an OBE in 2019
Michael Bradley 13 Aug 1959 – Living
Billy Doherty 10 Jul 1958 – Living
Damian O'Neill 15 Jan 1961 – Living
John O'Neill 26 Aug 1957 – Living
Feargal Sharkey 13 Aug 1958 – Living
21/10/1978 Teenage Kicks #31
03/02/1979 Get Over You #57
28/04/1979 Jimmy Jimmy #16
21/07/1979 Here Comes the Summer #34
20/10/1979 You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use it) #32

Undisputed Truth
Wiki American disco, soul and funk group, formed in 1970 and assembled by produced Norman Whitfield (1940–2008) for Motown Records, vocalist Taka Boom is the younger sister of singer-songwriter Chaka Khan
Tyrone "Lil Ty" Barkley 15 Apr 1946 – 13 Feb 2017 (70) Mention of death
Taka Boom 08 Oct 1954 – Living
Joe Harris 18 Jun 1944 – Living
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson no info available
22/01/1977 You + Me = Love #43

The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett
Wiki American pop rock group from San Diego, California, their name was inspired from a town in Washington state
Dwight Bement 28 Dec 1945 – Living
Kerry Chater 07 Aug 1945 – 04 Feb 2022 (76) Obit
Gary Puckett 17 Oct 1942 – Living
Paul Wheatbread 08 Feb 1946 – Living
Gary Withem 22 Aug 1944 – Living
15/06/1974 Young Girl (re-release) #6 Released as Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

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Frankie Valli 03 May 1934 – Living
Wiki American pop rock singer from Newark, New Jersey, real name Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons, known for his powerful falsetto voice
12/12/1970 You're Ready Now #11
01/02/1975 My Eyes Adored You #5
21/06/1975 Swearin' to God #31
17/04/1976 Fallen Angel #11
26/08/1978 Grease #2 Featured in the 1978 film Grease

Randy VanWarmer 30 Mar 1955 – 12 Jan 2004 (48) LA Times obit
Wiki American soft rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Indian Hills, Colorado
04/08/1979 Just When I Needed You Most #8

Táta Vega 07 Oct 1951 – Living
Wiki American R&B vocalist from Queens, Long Island, New York, real name Carmen Rosa Vega
26/05/1979 Get it Up For Love / I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby #52

The Velvelettes
Wiki American R&B and soul girl group from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1961 and disbanded in 1970, Tilley was a later member of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Carolyn Gill 10 Aug 1949 – Living
Annette Rogers-McMillan 03 Feb 1947 – 14 Oct 2004 (57) Mention of death
Sandra Tilley 06 May 1945 – 09 Sep 1981 (36) FindAGrave memorial
31/07/1971 These Things Will Keep Me Loving You #34 Originally released in 1966

The Vibrators
Wiki UK punk rock band from London, formed in 1976
John "Eddie" Edwards 01 Apr 1951 – Living
John Ellis 01 Jun 1952 – Living
Knox 04 Sep 1945 – Living
Gary Tibbs 25 Jan 1958 – Living
18/03/1978 Automatic Lover #35
17/06/1978 Judy Says (Knock You in the Head) #70

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Wiki Austrian orchestra from Vienna, formed in 1842
18/12/1971 The "Onedin Line" Theme #15 Theme to the television drama series The Onedin Line (1971–1980)

Village People
Wiki American disco group from New York City, New York, formed in 1977 by producer Jacques Morali (1947–1991) and disbanded in 1985, reformed in 1987 and active since, the group's name refers to Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York City which is known for its large gay population, Alex Briley's brother Jonathan is believed to have been "The Falling Man" photographed during the September 11th attacks
Promotional members:
Alex Briley 12 Apr 1951 – Living
David Hodo 07 Jul 1947 – Living
Glenn Hughes 18 Jul 1950 – 04 Mar 2001 (50) Guardian obit
Randy Jones 13 Sep 1952 – Living
Felipe Rose 12 Jan 1954 – Living
Victor Willis 01 Jul 1951 – Living
03/12/1977 San Francisco (You've Got Me) #45
25/11/1978 Y.M.C.A. #1
17/03/1979 In the Navy #2
16/06/1979 Go West #15 Later popularised by the Pet Shop Boys
NB: A difficult act to write a lineup for because the records above all used session musicians. A touring/promotional group were created to accompany the hits and only lead singer Victor Willis crossed over between the recording studio and the group's public face.

Violinski
Wiki UK rock band, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1984, bass player Mike de Albuquerque and violinist Mik Kaminski were also members of Electric Light Orchestra
Mike de Albuquerque 24 Jun 1947 – Living
Andy Brown 15 Aug 1947 – 23 Aug 2000 (53) Mention of death
Baz Dunnery c. Jun 1951 – 29 May 2008 (56) Local obit
John Hodgson 1952 – Living
Mik Kaminski 02 Sep 1951 – Living
Paul Mann no info available
John Marcangelo 1950 – Living
17/02/1979 Clog Dance #17
NB: Lineup comes from the accompanying album. Not sure if all seven of them played on the single.

Voyage
Wiki French disco and pop group from Paris, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1982
Marc Chantereau 01 Dec 1947 – Living
Pierre-Alain Dahan 23 Mar 1943 – 23 Dec 2013 (70) Mention of death
Sauveur Mallia 01 Jan 1949 – Living
Sylvia Mason-James 08 Dec 1958 – Living
André "Slim" Pezin 1945 – Living
17/06/1978 From East to West / Scots Machine #13
25/11/1978 Souvenirs #56
24/03/1979 Let's Fly Away #38

Voyager
Wiki UK pop rock band from Newbury, Berkshire, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1981 with a reunion in 2006, drummer Marter was also a member of 1970s band Mr. Big
Paul French 19 May 1949 – Living
Paul Hirsh 1953 – Living
Chris Hook 1952 – Living
John "Martyr" Marter c. 1954 – Living
26/05/1979 Halfway Hotel #33

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The Vibrators.

 

John Edwards is listed here as born Hampstead, London on 1 April 1951: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=gZIjT8PgJMEC&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=john+edwards+born+1+April+1951+hampstead&source=bl&ots=XCTXeIUa3X&sig=ACfU3U3ZL2bRDF_d3KxNq4BOcA7saBAsbQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj99qufouXsAhWOURUIHbfcCyoQ6AEwBHoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=john edwards born 1 April 1951 hampstead&f=false

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26 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

The Vibrators.

 

John Edwards is listed here as born Hampstead, London on 1 April 1951: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=gZIjT8PgJMEC&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=john+edwards+born+1+April+1951+hampstead&source=bl&ots=XCTXeIUa3X&sig=ACfU3U3ZL2bRDF_d3KxNq4BOcA7saBAsbQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj99qufouXsAhWOURUIHbfcCyoQ6AEwBHoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=john edwards born 1 April 1951 hampstead&f=false

Thanks YW.

 

Such a strange act. Reasonably well known considering they were essentially a one hit wonder for their Automatic Lover, #35 and yet not the song I was expecting... 
 

I’m very familiar with “Baby Baby” because of its use in popular culture. It didn’t even chart, but seems to be their signature song... and yet I don’t really understand how it grew to being so widely known in the timespan from its original release? 
 

Also unusual that Edwards is still with them as the last remaining original member. Drummers are normally the first out the door and punk bands in particular would often dispose of and replace their drummers within a couple of years.

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Johnny Wakelin 1939 – Living
Wiki UK rock and roll, pop and reggae singer from Brighton, Sussex
18/01/1975 Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) #7 Released as Johnny Wakelin and the Kinshasa Band
24/07/1976 In Zaire #4

Junior Walker and the All Stars
Wiki American R&B, pop and rock multi-instrumentalist and singer, born in Blytheville, Arkansas and raised in South Bend, Indiana, during the 1960s he recorded for Motown Records
Junior Walker 14 Jun 1931 – 23 Nov 1995 (64) Independent obit
26/08/1972 Walk in the Night #16
27/01/1973 Take Me Girl, I'm Ready #16
30/06/1973 Way Back Home #35
NB: Apart from Walker himself, no bloody idea who recorded on these. Had enough difficulty with their 60s lineup (which I'm still not confident about). There's not even any band credits on the accompanying albums for the three singles above!

The Walker Brothers
Wiki American pop group of the 1960s and 1970s from Los Angeles, California, all three brothers had successful solo careers
Gary Walker 09 Mar 1942 – Living
John Walker 12 Nov 1943 – 07 May 2011 (67) BBC obit
Scott Walker 09 Jan 1943 – 22 Mar 2019 (76) Guardian obit
17/01/1976 No Regrets #7

Joe Walsh 20 Nov 1947 – Living
Wiki American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Wichita, Kansads born as Joseph Fidler, also a member of bands the James Gang and Eagles (the latter of which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with in 1998)
16/07/1977 Rocky Mountain EP #39
08/07/1978 Life's Been Good #14

Dexter Wansel 22 Aug 1950 – Living
Wiki American R&B and jazz fusion musician, composer and arranger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
20/05/1978 All Night Long #59

War
Wiki American funk rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1969, saxophonist Charles Miller was stabbed to death during a botched street robbery in Los Angeles in June 1980, percussionist Papa Dee Allen collapsed on stage and died from a brain aneurysm in August 1988
Thomas "Papa Dee" Allen 18 Jul 1931 – 30 Aug 1988 (57) Mention of death
Harold Ray Brown 17 Mar 1946 – Living
B.B. Dickerson 03 Aug 1949 – 02 Apr 2021 (71) Billboard obit
Lonnie Jordan 21 Nov 1948 – Living
Charles Miller 02 Jun 1939 – 04 Jun 1980 (41) FindAGrave memorial
Lee Oskar 24 Mar 1948 – Living
Howard Scott 15 Mar 1946 – Living
24/01/1976 Low Rider #12
26/06/1976 Me and Baby Brother #21 Originally released in 1973
14/01/1978 Galaxy #14
15/04/1978 Hey Senorita #40

Anita Ward 20 Dec 1956 – Living
Wiki American disco and R&B singer from Memphis, Tennessee
02/06/1979 Ring My Bell #1

Clifford T. Ward 10 Feb 1944 – 18 Dec 2001 (57) Guardian obit
Wiki UK folk rock singer-songwriter from Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
30/06/1973 Gaye #8
26/01/1974 Scullery #37

Michael Ward 1959 – Living
Discogs UK soprano singer from Workington, Cumberland, appeared on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1973 and became it's youngest ever winner
29/09/1973 Let There be Peace on Earth (Let it Begin with Me) #15

Dionne Warwick 12 Dec 1940 – Living
Wiki American singer, actress and television host from Orange, New Jersey, started her career in the backing group The Gospelaires with her sister Dee Dee, cousin Cissy Houston and Doris Troy, Burt Bacharach heard her on a session with The Drifters and she was signed up to her own contract, has won six Grammy Awards, was the maternal cousin of Whitney Houston
19/10/1974 Then Came You #29 Released as Dionne Warwick and The Detroit Spinners

Johnny "Guitar" Watson 03 Feb 1935 – 17 May 1996 (61) Independent obit
Wiki American blues, soul and funk singer, guitarist and pianist from Houston, Texas
28/08/1976 I Need it #35
23/04/1977 A Real Mother For Ya #44

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds 01 Jul 1943 – Living
Wiki American-born UK composer and musician, born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York and raised in London, noted for having written over 3000 advertising jingles
09/09/1978 The Eve of the War #36

The Weathermen (aka Jonathan King) 06 Dec 1944 – Living
Wiki UK singer-songwriter and record producer from Marylebone, London, discovered and named Genesis in 1967, founded UK Records in 1972, produced songs for the Bay City Rollers and 10cc, convicted of sleeping with underage boys in the 1980s and sentenced to seven years in prison
16/01/1971 It's the Same Old Song #19 Cover of a single by Four Tops

Mary Wells 13 May 1943 – 26 Jul 1992 (49) Independent obit
Wiki American R&B and soul singer from Detroit, Michigan, the first star of Motown Records
08/07/1972 My Guy (re-release) #14

West Ham United Cup Squad
Discogs UK football club, formed in London in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C. before renaming themselves to West Ham United F.C. in 1900, this record comprised of players from the 1974–75 FA Cup Final team, Billy Bonds was awarded an MBE in 1988, Trevor Brooking was awarded a MBE in 1981, promoted to CBE in 1999 and knighted in 2004
Billy Bonds 17 Sep 1946 – Living
Trevor Brooking 02 Oct 1948 – Living
Mervyn Day 26 Jun 1955 – Living
Bobby Gould 12 Jun 1946 – Living
Pat Holland 13 Sep 1950 – Living
Billy Jennings 20 Feb 1952 – Living
Frank Lampard 20 Sep 1948 – Living
Kevin Lock 27 Dec 1953 – Living
John McDowell 07 Sep 1951 – Living
Graham Paddon 24 Aug 1950 – 19 Nov 2007 (57) Independent obit
Alan Taylor 14 Nov 1953 – Living
Tommy Taylor 26 Sep 1951 – Living
10/05/1975 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles #31

Barry White 12 Sep 1944 – 04 Jul 2003 (58) Guardian obit
Wiki American R&B, soul, funk and disco singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer and composer from Galveston, Texas, real name Barry Eugene Carter, known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice and romantic themed songs, one of the best selling artists of all-time having sold over 100 million records worldwide, winner of two Grammy Awards
09/06/1973 I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby #23
26/01/1974 Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up #14
17/08/1974 Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe #8
02/11/1974 You're the First, the Last, My Everything #1
08/03/1975 What am I Gonna do with You #5
24/05/1975 I'll do Anything You Want Me to #20
27/12/1975 Let the Music Play #9
06/03/1976 You See the Trouble with Me #2
21/08/1976 Baby, We Better Try to Get it Together #15
13/11/1976 Don't Make Me Wait Too Long #17
05/03/1977 I'm Qualified to Satisfy You #37
15/10/1977 It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me #40
16/12/1978 Just the Way You are #12 Cover of a single by Billy Joel
24/03/1979 Sha La La Means I Love You #55

Chris White 07 Mar 1943 – Living
Wiki UK singer-songwriter, musician and record producer from Barnet, Hertfordshire, best known as the frontman of rock band The Zombies, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019
20/03/1976 Spanish Wine #37

Tam White 12 Jul 1942 – 21 Jun 2010 (67) Guardian obit
Wiki UK blues vocalist and actor from Edinburgh, Scotland
15/03/1975 What in the World's Come Over You #36

Tony Joe White 23 Jul 1943 – 24 Oct 2018 (75) Guardian obit
Wiki American swamp rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Oak Grove, Louisiana, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox"
06/06/1970 Groupie Girl #22

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On 29/02/2020 at 14:01, Ulitzer95 said:

Len Barry 12 Jun 1942 – Living
Wiki American singer and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04/11/1965 1-2-3 #3
13/01/1966 Like a Baby #10

Len Barry has died

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On 29/02/2020 at 20:01, Ulitzer95 said:

Len Barry 12 Jun 1942 – 05 Nov 2020 (78) Obit
Wiki American blue-eyed soul singer and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04/11/1965 1-2-3 #3
13/01/1966 Like a Baby #10
 

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White Plains
Wiki UK pop group, formed in 1969 and disbanded in 1976, originally just a studio project which used session musicians – a group wasn't assembled by producers Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway until after the second record
Julian Bailey 17 Apr 1943 – Jul 2001 (58) Mention of death
Robin Box 19 Jun 1944 – Living
Tony Burrows 14 Apr 1942 – Living
Roger Hills 1948 – Living
Brian Johnston 03 Mar 1945 – Living
Pete Nelson 10 Mar 1943 – 23 Oct 2005 (62) Mention of death
Ron Reynolds no info available
Robin Shaw 06 Oct 1943 – Living
Ricky Wolff 08 Jul 1945 – 01 Oct 2023 (78) Mention of death
07/02/1970 My Baby Loves Lovin' #9
18/04/1970 I've Got You on My Mind #17
24/10/1970 Julie do Ya Love Me #8 Cover of a single by Bobby Sherman
12/06/1971 When You are a King #13
17/02/1973 Step into a Dream #21
NB: Lineup for these singles is unclear. From what is available online, the names above either appeared on at least one single or promoted it. Some useful info here.
NB2: Burrows only recorded on the first single (as a session vocalist) but was present as a promotional member for the first two singles.

Whitesnake
Wiki UK hard rock band from Middlesbrough, Cleveland, formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1990 with reunions in 1994, 1995–1997 and active since 2002, keyboardist Jon Lord was better known as a member of Deep Purple
David Coverdale 22 Sep 1951 – Living
Dave Dowle 20 Oct 1953 – Living
Jon Lord 09 Jun 1941 – 16 Jul 2012 (71) Guardian obit
Bernie Marsden 07 May 1951 – Living
Micky Moody 30 Aug 1950 – Living
Neil Murray 27 Aug 1950 – Living
24/06/1978 Snake Bite EP #61 Released as David Coverdale's Whitesnake
10/11/1979 Long Way From Home #55

Slim Whitman 20 Jan 1923 – 19 Jun 2013 (90) Guardian obit
Wiki American country and folk singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from Tampa, Florida
05/10/1974 Happy Anniversary #14

Roger Whittaker 22 Mar 1936 – 13 Sep 2023 (87) Obit
Wiki Kenyan-born UK pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Nairobi
11/04/1970 I Don't Believe in "if" Anymore #8
10/10/1970 New World in the Morning #17
03/04/1971 Why #14
02/10/1971 Mammy Blue #31
26/07/1975 The Last Farewell #2

The Who
Wiki UK rock band from London, formed in 1964, considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, disbanded in 1983 but have reunited on several occasions, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, Moon died of a drug overdose in September 1978 at Flat 12, 9 Curzon Place in London, the same flat that Mama Cass had died in four years earlier
Roger Daltrey 01 Mar 1944 – Living
John Entwistle 09 Oct 1944 – 27 Jun 2002 (57) Guardian obit
Keith Moon 23 Aug 1946 – 07 Sep 1978 (32) Guardian obit
Pete Townshend 19 May 1945 – Living
04/04/1970 The Seeker #19
08/08/1970 Summertime Blues #38 Cover of a single by Eddie Cochran
10/07/1971 Won't Get Fooled Again #9
23/10/1971 Let's See Action #16
24/06/1972 Join Together #9
13/01/1973 Relay #21
13/10/1973 5.15 #20
24/01/1976 Squeeze Box #10
30/10/1976 Substitute (re-release) #7
22/07/1978 Who are You #18
28/04/1979 Long Live Rock #48

Wigan's Chosen Few
Discogs UK studio ensemble, their single sampled an instrumental b-side by obscure Canadian surf rock band Chosen Few, crowd noises from the 1966 F.A. Cup Final between Everton and Sheffield Wednesday were added to the track, dancer from the Wigan Casino promoted the single with a Northern Soul dance routine
18/01/1975 Footsee #9

Wigan's Ovation
Discogs UK blue-eyed soul band from Wigan, Greater Manchester, originally called The Wigan Peers, then The Forum, and then Sparkle before settling on the name Wigan's Ovation, disbanded in 1976 with occasional reunions until their manager's suicide in 1984, guitarists Pete and Phil Preston are brothers
Alf Brooks c. 1947 – Living
Jim McClusky 1946 – Living
Pete Preston no info available
Phil Preston no info available
15/03/1975 Skiing in the Snow #12 Cover of a single by The Beach Girls
28/06/1975 Per-son-al-ly #38
29/11/1975 Super Love #41
NB: As per this Brooks and McCluskey were from Bolton and the Preston brothers from Wigan. Can't find much else on the members though.

Jack Wild 30 Sep 1952 – 02 Mar 2006 (53) Guardian obit
Wiki UK actor and singer from Royton, Lancashire, best known for his debut role of the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film Oliver! which earned him an Oscar nomination
02/05/1970 Some Beautiful #46

Wild Cherry
Wiki American funk rock band from Mingo Junction, Ohio, formed in 1970 and disbanded in 1979
Bryan Bassett 11 Aug 1954 – Living
Ronald Beitle 30 Aug 1954 – 09 Dec 2017 (63) Obit
Robert Parissi 29 Dec 1950 – Living
Allen Wentz 16 May 1951 – Living
09/10/1976 Play That Funky Music #7

Andy Williams 03 Dec 1927 – 25 Sep 2012 (84) Guardian obit
Wiki American traditional pop and easy listening singer from Wall Lake, Iowa, nominated for six Grammy Awards, hosted the variety television programme The Andy Williams Show from 1962 to 1971, sold over 100 million records worldwide
14/03/1970 Can't Help Falling in Love #3 Cover of a single by Elvis Presley
01/08/1970 It's So Easy #13
21/11/1970 Home Lovin' Man #7
20/03/1971 (Where do I Begin) Love Story #4 Theme from the 1970 film Love Story
05/08/1972 Love Theme From "The Godfather" (Speak Softly, Love) #42 Cover of an instrumental featured in the 1972 film The Godfather
08/12/1973 Solitaire #4
18/05/1974 Getting Over You #35
31/05/1975 You Lay So Easy on My Mind #32
06/03/1976 The Other Side of Me #42

Andy and David Williams
Wiki American pop duo from Henderson, Nevada, Andy and David were twins and nephews of singer Andy Williams, considered teen idols during the 1970s
Andy Williams 22 Feb 1959 – Living
David Williams 22 Feb 1959 – Living
24/03/1973 I Don't Know Why #37

Danny Williams 07 Jan 1942 – 06 Dec 2005 (63) Guardian obit
Wiki South African-born UK pop singer, nicknamed "Britain's Johnny Mathis", in 1968 he suffered a nervous breakdown and went bankrupt two years later, resumed his career later in the 1970s
30/07/1977 Dancin' Easy #30

Deniece Williams 03 Jun 1950 – Living
Wiki American soul, R&B and disco singer-songwriter and producer from Gary, Indiana, won four Grammy Awards and nominated for a further eight
02/04/1977 Free #1
30/07/1977 That's What Friends are For #8
12/11/1977 Baby, Baby My Love's All For You #32
25/03/1978 Too Much, Too Little, Too Late #3 Released as Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams
29/07/1978 You're All I Need to Get by #45 Released as Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams

Don Williams 27 May 1939 – 08 Sep 2017 (78) Guardian obit
Wiki American country singer-songwriter and guitarist from Floydada, Texas, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010
19/06/1976 I Recall a Gypsy Woman #13
23/10/1976 You're My Best Friend #35

Iris Williams 20 Apr 1946 – Living
Wiki UK jazz singer from Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, awarded an OBE in 2004
27/10/1979 He was Beautiful (Cavatina) (The Theme From "Deer Hunter") #18 Cover of an instrumental by guitarist John Williams featured in the 1978 film The Deer Hunter

John Williams 24 Apr 1941 – Living
Wiki Australian classical guitarist from Melbourne, awarded an OBE in 1980
19/05/1979 Cavatina #13 Featured in the 1978 film The Deer Hunter

Kenny Williams 13 Jan 1939 – 17 Jun 2022 (83) Obit
Wiki American singer-songwriter and producer from Fernandina Beach, Florida
19/11/1977 (You're) Fabulous Babe #35
NB: Despite supposedly being a Grammy Award winner (though I can't find what this was for or how many he won?), there's not an awful lot out there on him. He graduated from Peck High School in 1956. Born in Florida and now based in Central Islip, New York.

Lenny Williams 16 Feb 1945 – Living
Wiki American R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Little Rock, Arkansas, also a member of R&B group Tower of Power during the early 1970s
05/11/1977 Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh! #38
16/09/1978 You Got Me Running #67
 

[YoungWillz 19,011]

Wigan's Ovation.

 

It's Jim McClusky (without the 'e'). Bolton news here says he was 56 in 2003 with some family info: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5918216.pop-star-to-porter/

 

So born c1946?