The Saints

                                                                                                   
  Relive the rock n roll years, with not just any rock n roll band - The Saints are the genuine
 article. Originally a trio named by Joe Meek ( iconic rock n roll producer of Telstar fame )
 They acted as a house band on many of his recordings as well as opening for the Rolling
 Stones in the 60's. Original Drummer Rick Winter now performs with a new five piece line
   up, which includes singer Paul Neon. The saints shows are a blend of comedy and straight
vocals expertly handling songs from the 50's through the 60's to rock n roll. they have an
  established reputation throughout East Anglia and are renowned for their Tribute to the late
  Great Billy Fury, performed by Paul neon who is regarded as one of the best Tributes in the
   country. All members of the band have either been members of or appeared with such artists
or Bands as The Tornados, The Honeycombs, Gene Vincent, and many more

Paul Neon 

 Paul has played in many bands throughout his career and was a successful solo artist for many years. Originally from Bolton Paul moved down to Cambridge to continue his career as a Singer songwriter guitarist and Keyboard player. Pauls former band where called Paul Neon & The Highlites.

 

Dave Vincent 

Dave Vincent or the Big Bopper as he is known on the circuit. Dave is a well known Entertainer around the Cambridge area and has played in various bands including the Honeycombs and the Ram Shackle Daddies. Dave also had a very successful career as a solo artist. David is an accomplished Bass Player and Piano Tuner.

 

Rick Winter

Rick or Ricky as he was known back in the 60s.was the original drummer with Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers before being lured away by Joe Meek to join Heinz who was the bass player for the Tornados. Rick who comes from Hayes and is a very good friend of Nick Simper ex Deep purple. Rick played drums for several bands throughout his career & settled in the Cambridge area and put together a Five piece band The Saints. And the rest as they say is History.

 

Billy G    

Billy. G.  Born in Cambridge. and is fairly well known around the Cambridgeshire area as a solo artist. After entertaining in Spain for a few years Billy decided to come back to England to pursue a solo career. It was then that Paul asked Billy to join the Saints. Billy has been with the Saints for 6 years now.

Nigel Fear

 Nigel Was Born in Cambridge and started a professional career at the age of sixteen. Progressing through Rock and Roll Bands to Rock, Pop, Country, and Cabaret. Nigel had been living in Ibiza for twenty one years before returning to Cambridge. Nigel has backed /Played with many top artists over the years including Billy Fury, The Drifters, The Platters, The Four Tops, Clem Curtis of the Foundations. Jerry Donahue ( Fairport Convention)
to name but a few. Now he has joined the Saints.  ( Welcome on board )

 

 

                              A Brief History of the Saints

 The saints were put together back in the 60s. Tab Martin ( ex tornado ) Roy Phillips ( Downlands ) &  Rick Winter ( Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers ) This trio was named by Joe Meek. Apart from being the backing group for the Joe Meek star Heinz the Saints also released records in their own right. Two singles were released on the Pye Record Label in 1963, These were Wipe Out / Midgets & Husky Team / Pigtails, as well as having a hit in 1963 with Heinz and the song Just Like Eddie. You can listen to the original recordings of the Saints with wipe out / Husky team on the Joe Meek Story - the pye years ( sequel NED CD 171 ) You can also see more information by going to the Joe Meek Society Web Site on www.joemeekappreciationsociety.com   Click on the link and enter the Joe Meek Site. And take a tour back to the sixties.      

  Here are some original pictures of the Saints