Here's a teaser for all you Rocking Vickers fans ... who remembers Bishop Trelawny? I wasn't disappointed, they were brilliant. I remember that it was when Harry Feeney and Ken Hardaker plus Ciggy and Mogsy were in the band.We plucked up enough courage to go on and survived. I do believe the 'Motown Sect' split up soon after. My name is Lillian Venet my late husband Jack Venet was manager of the group for a few years in the early 60's. As participating drummer in The Zany Woodruff Operation in the mid sixties we used to meet and watch the vicars at Cleckheaton Town Hall and after met up on various occations. Cheers and all the best, ps would like to hear from any of the old aquaintances. God they were good!!! Someone Like You (Ford, Hiller) (1964) - 2:07 03. Mit ihnen nahm er in den Jahren 1965 bis 1967 die Singles Zing! Rev Black was a regular and Frankenstien's Monsters - great times, great memories. Kaufen Sie Platten, CDs und mehr von The Rocking Vickers auf dem Discogs-Marktplatz. I had seen them previously at Royton Town Hall. My ears haven't been the same since. Thanks for the memories. for generating real excitement. (I Go Ape, Someone Like You and more). The Blackpool music group had been still Lemmy-less if they produced their debut in 1964 having a supremely raunchy edition of Neil Sedaka’s “I Proceed Ape,” that was anthologized within the ’70s on Hard-Up Heroes, the English exact carbon copy of Nuggets. Nevertheless took part in a couple of shows (sang three songs I think) - Room at the Top Wigan maybe ? The curtain opened and there in flash suits and dog collars were 'Mr X's' band. We thought we would watch Mr X's first set to give us confidence for our second. On meeting Steve and Nick we had a few passes at some of the set and though they kinda liked me and were enormously gracious. Just two guys doing a '60s set. When I was a kid I lived in Whitefield and the manager of the band lived next door. Ciggy Shaw has to be one of the best rock and roll drummers ever, certainly up there with Keith Moon of the Who. How about letting me promote a reunion tour, can Harry still do it. The Rockin' Vickers: 3: Single. We all know Lemmy is still doing his Music. I am still trying to find them on Youtube but no luck yet, maybe they have no film of themselves singing - shame. Our manager was a really great guy called Dave Baxter who kept a pub called 'The Albion' in Stalybridge, Cheshire, near Manchester, England. admin The Rockin' Vickers were an English rock and roll band from Blackpool active from 1963 to 1968. Hi James - very sorry to hear about Ciggy. But at the time, they were probably one … I have just been listening to their music again....and it still makes me want to get up and dance (well I can't actually 'dance' anymore!.). I'm Mick Kemp aged 70 from Padiham Lanc's. I knew Lemmy when he was in Motown Sect and automatically followed his move to the Vicars. Höre Alben und Titel von The Rockin' Vickers, The Flies, Enoch Light, Buddy Knox, Larry Lee Phillipson, Barrett Strong, Frank Ifield, Tommy Roe, Dick Haymes. We did eventualy progress to Vox amps and Fender guitars. I went Austalia in the late 80s... to Fishermans Wharf, Gold Coast. I am also a big fan of The Vickers, ever since !962/3/4 when they played Delph Youth Club. Ii will be playing at the Queens Hotel from June til Nov with a group called The Kasuals. 8tracks radio. Reverend Black and The Rocking Vicars (as the band were originally known) are probably best remembered outside the North West due to their guitarist Ian Willis - aka Ian Kilminster - later to be Lemmy of Hawkwind and Motorhead. I remember their old van and how we all scrambled inside it, great times. var addy_textcf7e476c426e023da87930c12e984384 = 'petendjango' + '@' + 'comcast' + '.' + 'net';document.getElementById('cloakcf7e476c426e023da87930c12e984384').innerHTML += ''+addy_textcf7e476c426e023da87930c12e984384+'<\/a>'; I was just a young lad when i joined the band as a roadie. A little story about Lemmy's guitar! Explore releases from The Rocking Vickers at Discogs. Regards to all. They .. were .. magnificent !!! Rev Black and The Rocking Vickers . Your email address will not be published. The club was owned by a guy called Ken Murray and the Vicars always turned up in a huge American Car (a cadillac I think). Memories of the Rocking Vicars? I can't remember why he drove us, but he may have needed a lift, so volunteered.Around this time the 'Rockin Vicars' were having problems with one of their guitar players, I can't remember which one, but I will if I checkout their photo from the time. I have since met up with Lemmy a couple of times at the Appolo in Manchester where he was playing with his group Motorhead and we had a good chat about old times. They were originally called Rev Black and the Rockin' … The Rockin' Vickers were an English rock and roll band from Blackpool active from 1963 to 1968. Just reading on here brought back memories of those days . It was during early 1966 that through Joan, we met Jack Venet, manager of the 'Rockin Vicars'. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Rockin' Vickers* - Dandy at Discogs. The Rocking Vickers (also styled as Rockin' Vickers) were an English rock and roll band originating from Blackpool. Are there any versions of the song available over here? Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on Shazam! var addycf7e476c426e023da87930c12e984384 = 'petendjango' + '@'; They were a great act for that time. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Although just a teenager I used to help run the place, and we had some great bands including 'Ricky & Dane Young and the Hollies' as they were known then, but my favourites were the Vicars. Rather than take our content without asking, please just ask. www.nektarsmusic.com and moved to Germany where they were based. Bob down and have a chat. On closer inspection I noticed that there were cuts in the frets that stopped the strings from moving, these were caused by him slamming the neck against the mic stand! I particularly remember their version of 'Rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu'. I remember them coming to Dewsbury Town Hall a few times, and always a great night. ? Then they were into it. They were originally called Rev Black and The Rockin' Vicars, then abbreviated to The Rockin' Vicars, but in order to have a chance to get more gigs or even a record contract, they changed their name to "Rockin' Vickers". Black And The Rocking Vickers: 1: 1966: It's Alright / Stay by Me: The Rocking Vickers: 1: 1966: Dandy / I Don't Need Your Kind: The Rocking Vickers : 1: Showing official release groups by this artist. They always called at The Old Cafe (Church Street) where I lived, for their tea before the gig, and I always got a lift with them to the hotel in their old MK2 Jaguar. They toured the UK and continental Europe and released a four singles during their existence. Would be nice to see them play again: Nick, Ian, Harry, Steve,Cyril ... that's the quill line-up for me. Complete your The Rockin' Vickers* collection. Celebrating the North-West's incredible 60s music scene. They asked me to stand in, so I was frantically rehearsing with them in the dressing room, when he eventually turned up. Stella Valda (Harry's wife (Rev. I used to try to go to Manchester Oasis to watch the Rockin Vicars whenever they were on - I loved them and they were definitely my favourite group to go and see there. On return to the UK the Move came out with a L.P "Something else from the Move (Rocking Vickers version of Eddie Cochrane's Something Else), the Move's first E.P. Well what a great deal of memories this has brought back. Amazingly I somehow managed to get 'pulled' by a smiling girl who inquired 'Have you just been singing?' Happy days. Jack died in July 1989. Only found this through a mate, was looking for info on the best live band of that era - which without doubt was Rev Black. Look through examples of The Rockin’ Vickers translation in sentences, listen to pronunciation and learn grammar. I though it was great., my fondest memory of the tour. We was in our early 20s then in the 1980s. Gratis verzending vanaf 20,- ; Bezorging dezelfde dag, 's avonds of in het weekend* Gratis retourneren ; Select Ontdek het nu voor 9,99 p.j. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from The Rocking Vickers at the Discogs Marketplace. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and … The Complete: It's Alright! Az együttes felállása többször változott; az utolsó felállás ez volt: Harry "Reverend Black" Feeny – ének, Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister – gitár, Stephen "Mogsy" Morris – basszusgitár, Cyril "Ciggy" Shaw – dobok és Garry Chamberlain – gitár. Music & Title: Herbie Armstrong/Lyrics: Paul Murphy) I was with the Vicars in the studio when they recorded it. document.getElementById('cloak21880329a33ca6b003ee3c51a25cc868').innerHTML = ''; They told us that the local paper would not print the bands real name and had come up with the 'Mr X' thing We told them of our worries and they were very reassuring. Will write more on The Vicars antics soon. With his partner Ken Leary, he opened up a chain of night clubs. "I Don't Need Your Kind" in particular tore the roof off. Used to watch Harry, Ciggy & co practise when they first got together. By the time Lemmy joined, the band had shortened their name to the Rockin’ Vickers—as “Vicars” was thought by some to be “blasphemous.” The Vickers were (allegedly) the first band to play behind the Iron Curtain—Yugoslavia in 1965—and with Lemmy on guitar were hailed as “one of the hardest rocking live bands around.” The band and Barry Corbett and the Mustangs were the best that came to Dewsbury Town Hall in those days (1965 - 1968). I watched them all over the North West but in particular at the Top Twenty Club in Hollinwood around 1964/5. The Police Every Breath You Take. The cinema was about half full of young kids, and the Motown Sect played on the floor in front of the first row of seats with cinema screen with curtains closed, behind them, with all the house lights up. Their name was changed on record to the Rockin' Vickers, but they were still billed as Vicars. The band sometimes includes his son on keyboard, who also has his own blackpool based band called 'Monster Squad'. (Karol, real name Carol Hirsch, became actress Luan Peters, and singer with '5000 Volts', and the Australian girl in Fawlty Tower's ' The Psychiatrist'). I’d love to know some information about “Tears and Kisses”. 14 tracks (32:44). My first introduction to what I call real R & B as the act started the stage rotated to the heavy beat still causes Goosebumps as clear as if it was yesterday. Was told many years ago Ciggy had passed away very young? The Rockin' Vickers Songs Download- Listen to The Rockin' Vickers songs MP3 free online. Listen free to The Rockin' Vickers – The Complete It's Alright! I note that it had been recorded by the Australian version of the band. The Fireflites from St Helens appeared with The Rocking Vicars at the Floral hall, Morecambe, in 1964. After RV split he came to stay with me in what he describes as a 'rat hole in Sudbury upon Thames" which was actually Bromley, Kent. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from The Rockin' Vickers. Tracks: 01. You did a number by Jimmy Cliff I think, that nearly blow the stage apart. So the Rockin' Vickers (fine name by the way), never got within a hundred miles of Joe Meek, or sucess, but were allegedly very popular in the pubs and clubs of northern Britain. BE NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU . We had seen them a few times and thought we could give a good account of ourselves. Some of the numbers that the Vickers did must have inspired the Move. The Fireflites from St Helens appeared with The Rocking Vicars at the Floral Hall, Morecambe, in 1964.We actually did a summer season there 1964.Hope someone remember us.Colin, vocalist and rhythm guitar.Alan, lead guitar.Trevor, bass guitar, and Jimmy on drums.The Rocking Vicars were very good,and great to see all the supportive comments. Many a curtain twitched that day! I was a 16 year old folksinger/songwriter. Catchy Ray Davies song by the Blackpool/Manchester group - with of course Motorhead's Lemmy on guitar (that's him in the stripey jacket). I'm told we do have a brick there with our name on it. drei Jahre bei The Motown Sect. HEY KEN AND I ARE STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 42YRS OF MARRIAGE. Listen to albums and songs from The Rockin' Vickers. We were just starting up as a second phase band being about 4 years younger than 1st phase. The band would come on and start playing and after a few bars, Harry Feeny would bound to the front and launch straight into the vocal. Listen free to The Rockin' Vickers – The Complete It's Alright! Their reputation as a wild band strengthened by their choice of clerical outfits as stage gear. My mother blessed herself, muttered a prayer and then fed them a huge Ulster fry. Anywhere they played My mate, Lorraine and I would do our utmost to get there. 29/3/2011. Listen to music from The Rockin' Vickers like I Don't Need Your Kind and Dandy. I think the Vickers did not get the recognition that they deserved. on my replying 'Yes' she announced: 'I'm with you' !!! "Will you still love me tomorrow" was great. The Rockin' Vickers. I gigged round Blackpool and across the country with him with my brother and the rest of the band. In 1965, he joined The Rockin' Vickers who signed a deal with CBS, released three singles and toured Europe, reportedly being the first British band to visit the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Used to have fun setting up his double kit of red premier bass drums at the front of the stage. Watch the video for Dandy from The Rockin' Vickers's Damage Case for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Höre Alben und Titel von The Champs, The Rockin' Vickers, The Excellents, Jimmy Wells, The Collins Kids, Joe Brown, Lou Christie, Jimmy Crawford, Chris Montez, Va. Registriere dich bei Napster und erhalte Zugriff auf Titel in voller Länge auf deinem PC, Smartphone oder … Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for The Complete: It's Alright - The Rockin' Vickers on AllMusic - 1995 - A very competent group with mod, Merseybeat, and… Both the Big Sound & the Vicars were booked together on the same bill at the Palais de Dance, Gas Street, Ashton under Lyne.Probably around March 1966. Log in Start Free Trial Start Free Trial. Weekends were great just knowing you were going to a Rocking Vicars gig. It was fantastic to roll back the years. I don't think Lemmy played bass, I think I remember him playing rhythm on a Hofner acoustic with a pick up. I was wearing pair of heavy sunglasses... you know, the type that marks you out instantly to any Aussie - so that he automatically thinks - 'another bloody pommy tourist'. Hi Stuart M, I saw your post on the Vicars page asking about me, well I'm still around, I finished with bands about eight years ago, but I still mess about with my studio. The consensus of opinion was that it was too soon after Neil Sedaka's original version, to be a hit. I travelled with the Vicars to a few gigs. The Rockin Vickers also released Dandy as the A side to a 1966 single. Online, everywhere. Alright and the early Beatles stuff too. I remember them at the Top 20 Club and the Catacombes Cellar club at Huddersfield Road, Oldham. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh those were the days. Listen to music from The Rockin' Vickers like It's Alright, I Go Ape & more. I remember the atmosphere and the excitement at their 'gigs' and standing looking at them on stage and idolising them! Play on TIDAL. The Big Sound was now managed by Karol's manager, Joan Lewis, sister of Alan Lewis who was manager of the "Four Pennies'. The Complete: It's Alright! Their first song was 'Stop The Music'. They were brilliant, hard rocking, but unfortunately were banned for stripping off to the waist (lol) so the story goes. I remember picking up his Telecaster and tried to bend the strings, but they wouldn't move! He knew that our band was based at "The Albion', and hoped that there might be goodwill between bands. The Rockin' Vickers. Sorry I lost touch with the gang. Lemmy often stood with his back to the audience 'windmilling' power chords (like Pete Townshend). We were to support a local established group called the 'Brian T Strollers'. I could not wait to see them at The White Elephant Club when I knew they were on. We met up with the Vicars a couple of weeks later, and Lemmy thanked me for the break. A The Rockin’ Vickers rövid életű angol rock/beat együttes volt. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. We used to jam in my front room. My names is James Shaw (Ciggys son). We still meet up with Mogsy every Friday night at the Queens Hotel, Blackpool, where they have a rock and roll night. Zing! Who wants to look at a slapped arse? The band is however best-remembered for launching the career of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of Motörhead, then known as Ian Willis.. For anyone who is interested in where the band members are today. You were billed then as; Reverend Black and the new Vicars. [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for The Rockin' Vickers . However we bumped into them in the dressing room and had a good chat. They also banned A Band of Angels. We were both madly in love with Harry. - stream 6 the rockin vickers playlists including 60s, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers, and Hawkwind music from your desktop or mobile device. The drums used to move 3 ft. I knew the band well. Fantastic. I wasn't for you , or you me, but we were young. It was mid-day and I'd just settled into a nice cold 'Vicky B' tinny and sitting lazily on the promanade overlooking a small stage in the distance. Happy times remembered. We formed a Skiffle group around the late 50s. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. James, really sorry to hear about your Dad. Just got this website from a good friend of mine, Micky Kelly. The most memorable number from recall was 'I'm a Hog for You'. the song Little Rosy was not written by Ray Davies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Rockin' Vickers were an English rock and roll band from Blackpool active from 1963 to 1968. The last I heard you had gone back to Wales, and that must be 30 years ago. I understood, at the time, that someone at their record company considered the use of 'Vicars' to be blasphemous.". Ahhhhhhhhh fantastic. We got to know the 'Vicars' quite well. The Kids Are Alright was not released as a single appear on the re - released album as bonus tracks. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, … They were ahead of their time - a truly fantastic band who all the girls just loved they were a great bunch and we followed them all around our area. Together with Mike Cadillac and the Playboys and the Hollies they were my inspiration to get into the business. The Complete: It's Alright von The Rockin' Vickers als CD, mit Tracklist und weiteren Infos Joan called him the 'pot man', as his business was selling seconds plates, dinner services and the like, on Bury Market. 2005. Toto Africa. The Rockin Vickers - Listen to The Rockin Vickers on Deezer. As I recall, their set was a powerhouse from start to finish. Saw them every week at the Victoria pub, Cleveleys. I knew Ciggy in my early teens, I was friends with Harry. We are already looking forward to the next one. We played also with the Wheels at The Queens Bar and Ballrooms at Cleveleys and went on to do the Cavern with the Clayton Squares. The Vicar's guitar player was late, and they feared he might not turn up at all. To the uninitiated a push pull is where you have 2 speakers back to back so you had a speaker pointing to the audience and the other pointing at the band,the only advantage or disadvantage was that you could hear the same racket that the audience was suffering. They’d just record three additional singles, which got Lemmy aboard on acoustic guitar. They were a 5 piece group who all wore black suits and 'dogcollars', except for the bass player, who was dressed as a schoolboy (long before Angus Young !). Erstelle dein kostenloses Deezer Konto und höre The Rockin' Vickers: die Top-Hits, Playlists oder die gesamte Diskografie. Legends. Ciggy came to see us in the late 80's, as Jack was ill with cancer. Equally influenced simply by diverse artists like Devo, Talking Heads, Scratch Orchestra, Raymond Scott, and …, Your email address will not be published. But there was more. (Shirelles)Turn On Your Love Light, Rockin’Pnuemonia and The Boogie Woogie Flue (P.J Proby), New Orleans (Bern Elliott and the Fenmen), Zing Went The Strings of my Heart #Skinny Minnie, Lemmy Willis/Kilmister - Lead - Sam Gopals's Dream, Opal Butterfly, Hawkwind, Motorhead, I Go Ape/Someone Like You (Decca F 11993) 1964, It's Alright/Stay By Me (CBS 202 051) 1966  (This was a Pete Townsend track - basically "The Kids are Alright". I remember the Rocking Vicars from pubs round Blackpool and the Queens at Cleveleys. I used to think he was singing to me - so did every other girl in there. var addy21880329a33ca6b003ee3c51a25cc868 = 'paul' + '@'; I am still alive and kicking,Wow! In early 1964 (or late 1963) Our newly formed group 'The Tarantulas' out of Ilkley Yorkshire were booked to play the 'Rag' Dance at Keighley Technical college. We thought for a bunch of locals they had borrowed some pretty good gear. They did a great version of New Orleans. Happy days. The following day I called Dave Baxter. However, that night Jack Venet either fired him, or he left of his own accord. They toured the UK and continental Europe and released a four singles during their existence. We did summer seasons at the Queens at Cleveleys with the Wheels from Belfast and every top name that you could think of at the time ... Lulu, Proby, Swinging Blue Jeans, Jethro Tull, Merseybeats, Undertakers, FourPennies, Billy J Kramer and lots of Manchester bands who we played with at the time Cimmerons, Stylos, Frankensteins Monsters and many more, also Dave Lee Travis and Ray Teret and Dave Eager and Bob Carolgees and many more. (It was to help launch Beat City at the Palatine Hotel a few blocks away). We were so petrified to do the second set that we had serious thoughts about leaving our gear on the stage and buggering off into the sunset. However its a little known fact that the Vickers came under a different name at one time --- THE TUXEDOS. Funny when I look back he introduced me to Lemmy at Preston Guild Hall on a gig . Who maker Shel Talmy loved the music group and created their last 45, a cover from the Kinks’ “Dandy,” that actually produced number 93 in the us (where it had been much outpaced by Herman’s Hermits’ edition) prior to the Vickers divide in 1967. Great times and good memories. We got cracking bands there in those days and you were not exception....bravo to you all! Went The Strings Of My Heart (Hanley) (1965) - 2:08 04. Just reminiscing of the time we went to The Beachcommer on Bank St in Bolton and The Palais. Stella Listen to Dandy, a song by The Rockin' Vickers on TIDAL. In Stockport, Lemmy joined local bands the Rainmakers and then the Motown Sect who played northern clubs for three years. (1964-66 uk, awesome beat roots 'n' roll) The foursome formed in Blackpool in 1963 with a line-up of Harry Feeney (vocals), Ian Holdbrook (guitar and harmonica), Steven 'Mogsy' Morris (bass) and Cyril 'Ciggy' Shaw (drums). They started with the instrumental 'Walk don't Run'. If we can, we are pleased to assist. You could smell the horse muck emiting from the stage and the bouncers Tony Greenwood, Phil Bolan and Manfred Allen spraying cans of air freshner around the stage. This was of course pre Lemmy days and I think the controversy about the name held them back with national recognition. Every year we go to Blackpool I always remember the Rocking Vickers - they were a great group - and I remember Harry Feeney telling me that EMI were nearly going to sign them, but they signed The Zombies instead. I loved the band first saw them at Delph Youth Club, in the early 60's. Only just heard the very sad news that 'Ciggy' has just died aged 70. Biography He was a lovely lad. I was first aware of the Rockin' Vicars from cries of outrage, in the newspapers, about their name. I loved the song Paper Joint Man. I remember The Vickers from Bolton Palais. I was the tea maker and spare driver when there was no one available, it was a wonderful time and they were a wonderful band. I can remember being at Blackpool Casino where Lemmy told me that he was leaving the Vicars, and did I want to go with him down south? I had just started in my first Rock n Roll band it was summer '65 and I saw Rev Black and the band at The Oasis Club Lloyd St Manchester. (I Go Ape, Someone Like You and more). Sluit je aan bij Napster en krijgt toegang tot volledige nummers op je telefoon, computer en geluidsinstallatie thuis. 2005. Nick's mum (lovely lovely lady.....lovely family actually) picked me up in Bolton outside the Palais and took me to 23 Kenilworth Gardens South Shore...had a brief meeting with 'the rev' who with a wink and smile wished me 'the breast of luck'(sic). I only learnt of Ciggys death quite recently and I was very shocked and sad, he was a great drummer and a lovely person.They were wonderful times, I have great memories. I thought no one would ever remember The Vicars. I remember Harry Feeney driving us in our van to London. Extraordinarly charismatic Harry was to me the perfect mix of all the neccessary ingredients for a frontman. Being soul boys amongst lots of rockers we had to risk our safety but it was worth it seeing the Vickers. Open in Desktop App. He stayed with us for about 18 months and left when he joined the Rocking Vickers. Home Featured Magazine About. So with a magnificent powerhouse of a band behind him, the girls went radio{:o). Anybody else out there remember these nights? Home Featured Magazine About. lekker winkelen zonder zorgen. Shel Talmy Producer/John Murphy engineer, didn't like Herbie's original lyrics and I was given the job of an on the spot rewrite. Kilmister spielte in verschiedenen Bands, so unter anderem bei The Rainmakers und danach für ca. On the way home in the van, Lemmy and I discussed our love of Buddy Holly, and he told me that he'd seen Buddy live in Liverpool on the 1958 tour. Dave & I did the favour of this North Wales trip with the Motown Sect on one more occasion before they split. All rights reserved. My husband who was known as Robert Toothil used to see the Vicars at Halifax many times during the '60s. those were the days!!! Listen to Dandy, a song by The Rockin' Vickers on TIDAL. ), Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Karol didn't like the word 'Fat'. 1965 wurde er schließlich Gitarrist bei Reverend Black and The Rockin’ Vicars (später The Rockin’ Vickers). Dave still had Hector's (Motown Sect' drummer) 'phone number. The Rockin' Vickers were a 1960s English rock and roll band from Blackpool.They were originally called Rev Black and The Rockin' Vicars, then abbreviated to The Rockin' Vicars, but in order to have a chance to get more gigs or even a record contract, they changed their name to "Rockin' Vickers".The band is most notable for featuring Lemmy, who went by the name Ian Willis at the … It was there that I met my future husband, we are still together and both of us have fond memories of the Vicars! I first heard their music on TV program 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'. The Rockin' Vickers were an English rock and roll band from Blackpool active from 1963 to 1967. They used to bring the house down at Dewsbury Town Hall - always went to see them - always a sell-out. One of the best live bands of that period and I saw them more than any other group apart from The Pretty Things. 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