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Johnny Pearson
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Brian Bennett
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Brian Laurence Bennett OBE, (born 9 February 1940, in Palmers Green, North London, England) is a drummer, pianist, composer, arranger and r… read moreBrian Laurence Bennett OBE, (born 9 February 1940, in Palmers Green, North London, England) is a drummer, pianist, composer, arranger and record producer of popular music. He is best known as the drummer of the UK rock and roll group, Th… read moreBrian Laurence Bennett OBE, (born 9 February 1940, in Palmers Green, North London, England) is a drummer, pianist, composer, arranger and record producer of popular music. He is best known as the drummer of the UK rock and roll group, The Shadows. Educated at Hazlewood School, Palmers Green, Lond… read more -
Keith Mansfield
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Johnny Hawksworth
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Alan Hawkshaw
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James Clarke
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Alan Parker
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Duncan Lamont
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Alessandro Alessandroni
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Neil Richardson
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