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band name
Tony Burns and The Niteshades.


who's in the picture
Dennis Smith, organ; Martin Page, lead guitar; Tony Burns, vocals; Brian Ward, bass guitar; Ian Gilbert, drums; Ken Hollingsworth, rhythm guitar.
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band name
Tony Burns and The Niteshades.

submitted by
Martin Page
who's in the picture
Left to right: Dennis Smith, organ; Martin Page, lead guitar; Tony Burns, vocals; Brian Ward, bass guitar; Ian Gilbert, drums; Ken Hollingsworth, rhythm guitar. Ian was subsequently replaced by Barry Stewart (see insert picture).

where was the band based
Hornchurch and Barking, Essex, UK

years active
1964-1965

musical influences
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notes
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brushes with fame
Ronnie (Plonk) Lane deputised for Ken for a couple of weeks because Ken had broken a couple of fingers in a motorcycle accident. Ronnie went on to have a successful career as bass player of The Small Faces.

where are they now 
I live in Heybridge, Maldon, Essex; Terry lives in Essex; Brian lives in Devon; No idea about any others. I would really love to get in touch with Dennis again.
2 of 2

band name
Tony Burns and The Niteshades.

who's in the picture
Dennis Smith, organ; Martin Page, lead guitar; Tony Burns, vocals; Brian Ward, bass guitar; Ian Gilbert, drums; Ken Hollingsworth, rhythm guitar.
oldwildmen > 2 of 2

band name
Tony Burns and The Niteshades.


who's in the picture
Dennis Smith, organ; Martin Page, lead guitar; Tony Burns, vocals; Brian Ward, bass guitar; Ian Gilbert, drums; Ken Hollingsworth, rhythm guitar.
2 of 2

band name
Tony Burns and The Niteshades.

who's in the picture
Dennis Smith, organ; Martin Page, lead guitar; Tony Burns, vocals; Brian Ward, bass guitar; Ian Gilbert, drums; Ken Hollingsworth, rhythm guitar.
See photo in gallery