The InsectsThere was something special about the sound The Insects produced in their live performances as well as their recordings
The Wild ThingsThe Wild Things were rated as one of the best South African “soul” groups operating in the 60s.
The Big 4Another four-piece band that was popular among the dancing crowds.
The Rebels
The Rebels had in Essop Ganie, one of the most dynamic performers as their lead singer.
The JetsThe Jets could be classed as South Africa’s answer to The Shadows. They played mainly instrumentals
El TorosThis group was centred around the Greenwood Park area
Steve Fataar
An original member of The Flames, a singer and guitarist who is still performing on a regular basis
Edries Fredericks
is blessed with a wonderful soulful voice which he has used to great advantage throughout his career as a member of The Flames as well as a solo artist
Blondie Chaplin
One of the most successful musical exports from South Africa, recognised for his soulful single and great guitar work
Ricky Fataar
He started playing the drums when he was only 9 years old and is now considered one of the world’s finest drummers
Bernie Brown
was a member of Lunar Five. Then he joined the Golden City Dixies and went on to greater things in Europe and Australia
Zayn Adams
One of the most talented and successful artists to come from Cape Town
Jayson Jay King
A pioneer of the South African entertainment industry, Jayson is still performing after 60 years
Virginia Lee
South Africa’s Singing Sweetheart
Vivienne Kensley
What a talent. If she had been given the opportunity, she would have been an international success
Jerry Junior
and The Bluebirds started theircareers in the Stanger/Verulem area
Errol Johnson
Singer and guitarist with The Big 4
Richard Jon Smith
One of the most successful South African artists of the 70s who went on to overseas success