Paramounts

The Paramounts, based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, were formed in 1961 by Gary Brooker (keyboards) and Robin Trower (guitar) and including Chris Copping and B. J. Wilson, scored a moderate British success in 1964 with their version of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's "Poison Ivy", which reached number 35 in the UK Singles Chart. They occasionally backed Chris Andrews and Sandie Shaw. Unable to generate any follow-up success, the group disbanded in 1966.

To date, only one play of the band by JP has come to light: since he followed this with a new solo track by Trower of which he was less than complimentary, it is likely he was attempting to demonstrate what the artist had been capable of hitherto.

The band later metamorphosed into Procol Harum, stalwarts of the Top Gear years.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * None

Sessions

 * NoneThe Paramounts - Poison Ivy

Other Shows Played

 * 10 August 1978: 'Poison Ivy (7" EP)' (EMI reissue)