By Nick Warburton
Originally known as simply The Hamilton Movement, the band was formed around the St John’s Wood/Chalk Farm area of north London in 1962 and initially didn’t have a name.
The Hamilton Movement, 1965, from left to right: Chris Palmer, Gary Hamilton, Peter-Vernon Kell and Fed Tilberis (below) (photo used with kind permission of Chris Palmer)
Fronted by lead singer Gary Laub (later becoming Gary Hamilton), the original line up also comprised bass player Chris Palmer, rhythm guitarist Ian Hunt and a lead guitarist called Graham. The original formation was joined soon after by drummer Fedon Tilberis:
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