Faron's Flamingos
Faron's Flamingos emerged from The Hi-Hats - a band formed at the
Liverpool Mercury Cycling Club (in the winter months they
preferred skiffle to cycling).
The Hi-Hats became Robin and The Ravens, with Robin wearing a
yellow silk suit and the rest of the band resplendent in pink
jackets . . .
The Ravens were booked to play some American bases in France
but shortly before departing, Robin left the band. Faron - who had
recently split from a band called The TT's - took his place, with
the band changing its name but sticking with the bird theme.
Faron had a dynamic stage personality - leaping in the air and
landing on his knees. He was also one of the first of the beat
musicians to wear sunglasses and T-Shirts on stage, as opposed to
the usual suit and tie.
The Flamingos recorded a single of an original composition
called See If She Cares, backed by a raving version of Do
You Love Me? (a Motown song
originally recorded by The Contours).
A few weeks later - after touring with Faron and The Flamingos
and seeing them perform the song - Brian
Poole and The Tremeloes had the Number One record with Do
You Love Me?
Following the demise of Faron and The Flamingos, Trevor Morais
became one of the top session drummers in England, working with Elkie
Brooks and David Essex. Nicky
Crouch worked with The Mojos and
eventually became a computer programmer. Paddy Chambers went with
Faron to The Big Three and then formed Paddy,
Klaus and Gibson.
Faron married a girl from Corsica and went to live in Cannes
(also playing in Blue Suede).
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