eddie eckstein and the bats

Eckstein is a familiar face to many South Africans. The band was originally formed way back in 1964, when Eddie Eckstein, Paul Ditchfield, the late Jimmy Dunning and the late Barry Jarman, burst onto the local scene and became, to many ardent followers, … The A-side "Accept It" was written by Burt Bacharach. it all started in 1964 when the bats, eddie eckstein, paul ditchfield, pete clifford and the late barry jarman, burst onto the local scene and became, to many ardent followers, south africa's answer to the beatles. Biography Youth Training Career. Eddie was one of the founder members of the group The Bats with whom he represented South Africa at the Tokyo Song Festival and his song 'Oh God It's Beautiful', which had been composed by fellow Bat Paul Ditchfield, came 11th out of 35 countries When the Bats disbanded in 1980, after a … The Bats set off for London in the summer of 1964 with no label support or financial backing and suffered some hard times. ... Eddie Eckstein (drums, vocals) A . What a comic our Eddie is! Following drumming lessons with Gene Latimore and playing the pub dive circuit with various bands, Eddie heard the music of the Beatles and decided to form a band with Paul Ditchfield in 1963. 45s. Having been the drummer and lead vocalist of The Bats for many years, he turned his talents to the stage and theatre when the band called it a day. 1966. Eddie Eckstein - drums Bio: Soft beat group who released one single. Being one of South Africa’s longest running products, with unlimited mileage, The Bats are back Rocking and Laughing the night away with their brand of memorable music and side … Having been the drummer and lead vocalist of The Bats for many years, he turned his talents to the stage and theatre when the band called it a day. They eventually recorded a single for Columbia with Mickie Most in December 1964. THE BATS * (as BATS) Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Eddie Eckstein and the Bats kom Tzaneen toe Die alom-bekende Eddie Eckstein & the Bats tree op by Hoërskool Ben Vorster skoolsaal op 25 September. Eddie now concentrates mainly on corporate and promotional cabaret. Eddie Eckstein. Barry suggested they form a beat trio with the express purpose of making records. Paul, Barry and Eddie knew each other well and had wanted to form a group for a long time, but had been prevented from doing so by their respective contracts with various bands. And all four wheels are intact; Eddie Eckstein, Paul Ditchfield, Pete Clifford and Derek Gordon are all still roadworthy, in a manner of speaking. September 17, 2015. Well in this case, a surprising performance by one of the more entertaining South African bands from Dad’s era – The Bats! That band was called the Bats. South African entertainer, actor and drummer born in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg on 29th November 1939. Eddie Eckstein, Paul Ditchfield, Pete Clifford and Derek Gordon. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print. Verskaf Less than a minute. 2 talking about this. yes the bats are well and truly back!! He now concentrates mainly on corporate and promotional cabaret. Eckstein is a familiar face to many South Africans.

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