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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZACTIONThe UK group formed '63. Lineup: Reg King, vocals; Alan "Bam' King, guitar; Pete Mason, lead guitar; Mike Evans, bass; Roger Powell, drums. Formed in north London as "Mods' but achieved only cult status, despite having five singles Oct. '65 to June '67 produced by George Martin. Reg King made solo LPs; Watson left music; Alan King, Evans and Powell formed Mighty Baby, folded '71; Bam later founder member of Ace. Complete Action with unreleased tracks on Edsel '80, notes by Paul Weller. |