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band nameQuantum



who's in the picture

Melvyn Austin, Keith Bateman, John Wigham, Paul Francis.

Reunion 1984
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band nameQuantum


who's in the picture
Melvyn Austin, rhythm guitar; Paul Francis, drums; Roger Davey, vocals; Keith Bateman lead guitar; John Wigham bass. Last gig at our old school (Aylesbury Grammar).
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band nameQuantum

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Keith Bateman

who's in the picture
Roger Davey, vocals; Keith Bateman, lead guitar; Melvyn Austin, rhythm guitar; Geoff Marshall, bass; Paul Francis, Drums. Playing on a manure cart at a local fete!

where was the band based
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

years active
1965-1967

musical influences
Hollies, Beatles

notes

Lucky to have a manager with plenty of money to spend and comfortable gigs at country house parties with free food and drink as well as getting paid!

brushes with fame
Support for Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas once at the Grosvenor Ballroom, Aylesbury

where are they now 
Roger Davey: Professor in the Manchester area (may be retired now), Keith Bateman: Civil Service in Swindon, Melvyn Austin: Retired teacher in Melksham, Wiltshire, John Wigham: last heard of as a garden designer but not sure where – he still plays regularly with a band, Paul Francis: not known.
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band nameQuantum
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band name
Quantum

who's in the picture
Melvyn Austin, Keith Bateman, John Wigham, Paul Francis.

Reunion 1984
oldwildmen > 4 of 4

band nameQuantum



who's in the picture

Melvyn Austin, Keith Bateman, John Wigham, Paul Francis.

Reunion 1984
4 of 4

band name
Quantum

who's in the picture
Melvyn Austin, Keith Bateman, John Wigham, Paul Francis.

Reunion 1984
See photo in gallery