THE FLAMES

 

The Flames, from Eaglecliffe, with Paul Stones on vocals, Michael Underwood on drums, John Millett on lead guitar, Derek Fletcher on bass and Peter Henderson the rhythm guitarist.

Peter, Michael and Derek at the top with Paul and John

This photograph came from the Evening Gazette in Middlesbrough in 1964 and was part if the Battle of the Bands supplement - showing Paul on vocals, Peter on rhythm guitar, Ivor Herd on drums, Ray Maclaren the lead guitarist and Derek Fletcher on bass.

The Flames were resident group at the Harewood Club, in Catterick, on Tuesdays and Saturday and at the Black Horse, on Billingham Green, on Fridays. Other venues the band played at included the Maison de Dance and the Jubillee Hall, in Stockton.

Derek, Peter, John and Paul with drummer Ivor Herd

Loui Johnson - a popular drummer on Teesside - who played with many bands including The Flames

...and The Flames in the 70's with Derek Fletcher on bass and vocals, Howard Blakey on drums, Ronnie Walls on rhythm guitar with Peter Henderson on lead guitar and vocals.