Seeking more commercial material, they moved to CBS Records and covered ‘Good Day Sunshine’ from the Beatles’ Revolver. Their second-generation debut for Decca Records was a cover of Paul Simon’s ‘Blessed’, which proved unsuccessful. In order to keep up with the times, the group members abandoned their stage suits in favour of Carnaby Street garb and fashionably longer hair. ![]() 2 November 1946, London, England), whose lead vocals and boyish looks gave the group a stronger visual identity. In May of 1966 Howard was replaced by Mike Clark however, a mere three months later his spot was taken by Len ‘Chip’ Hawkes (b. 17 October 1941, Dagenham, Essex, England bass). 2 December 1943, Dagenham, Essex, England drums) and Alan Howard (b. 1 April 1942, Dagenham, Essex, England, d. ![]() Richard Westwood,, Dagenham, Essex, England guitar), Alan Blakley (b. At the time of their reconvening in 1966, the lineup was comprised of Rick West (b. ![]() Remarkably, however, the relaunched Tremeloes went on to eclipse not only Poole, but the original hitmaking act. When UK chart-toppers Brian Poole And The Tremeloes parted company in 1966, few would have wagered that the backing group would outdo the lead singer.
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