The Rockin' Vickers
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The Rockin' Vickers were an English rock and roll band from Blackpool, active from 1963 to 1968. They toured the UK and continental Europe and released four singles during their existence. The band is however best-remembered for launching the career of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of Motörhead, then known as Ian Willis.
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Also known as | Rev Black and the Rockin' Vicars |
Origin | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
Genres | Rock, rhythm and blues, beat |
Years active | 1963–1968 |
Labels | Decca, CBS, RPM |
Members | (See members below) |
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They were originally called Rev Black and the Rockin' Vicars, then abbreviated it to the Rockin' Vicars, but to get more gigs or even a chance at a record contract, they changed their name to "Rockin' Vickers". Their last single "Dandy", a cover of the Kinks song, was produced by Shel Talmy.