The Looters [60s / 70s covers, 5 piece]

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The Looters are a London based 60's and 70's covers band averaging over 100 gigs a year. Playing well known songs from the 60's & 70's ranging from Buddy Holly, The Stones, Clapton, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Bob Marley, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, James Brown, The Temptations, The Box Tops and The Pirates to name but a few. With a wealth of experience between them they have performed, recorded or still playing with: Sir Bob Geldof, Alan Price Set, Paul Young, The Grateful Dead, Chrissie Hynde, Jefferson Starship, Manfred Mann, Vanity Fair, Chris Farlowe to name but a few:

Depending on tour dates with some of the above artists the band often have very special guests appearing with them to fill in from time to time. Never a dull moment and always the cream of musicians on the circuit today.

During the last 12 months The Looters have also been performing their rock n roll show with the fabulous Dave Briggs taking centre stage with Paul Riley on Bass, Garry Walsh on Keys and Jim Russell or Les Morgan on drums.

The band are:

Jeff Savage - Vox, harp, guitar

Dzal Martin - Vox, guitars

John Gordon - Bass, B Vox

Jim Russell -Drums

Steve Oakman -keyboards.

Due to the work schedule of the guys it is not unusual to see some amazing "dep" players filling in from time to time such as:

Al Jackman, Graham Walker, Ed Spevock, Richard Newman, Chris Hunt, Howard Tibble, Pete Stroud, - Drums

Gary Sanford, Steve Simpson,Brian Bath, Alan Warner, - Guitars

Chris Belshaw, Andrew Blowers, Eddie Masters, Paul Riley Bass

Janos Batjala, Dave Lennox, Richard Simmons - Keys

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Reviews include:

It's not surprising that the Looters are one of the best live bands on the pub and club circuit. C. Fenn (Journalist)

A brilliant evening: top tunes that were a joy to listen to, great musical ability. Mac Maclaren (Lemonrock Editor)

The real deal. John Bradbury (The Specials)

Previous Artist of the Week on Lemonrock.

Band Contact Details

Band name	The Looters
Based in	Belsize Park, London
Web	http://www.thelooters.com
Info	Available for weddings, private parties, corporate events. Own PA, own lights, equipment PAT tested, insured (PLI), MU member.

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This band/artist page is jointly maintained by Lemonrock and Jeff. Last updated 29 April 2021.