The Saints were an English instrumental band between 1963 and 1965, that worked for the record producer, Joe Meek. The Saints were the very first group that was used to back German singer Heinz. The band were made up of Tab Martin (fresh from his stint with The Tornados), Roy Phillips (playing guitar), and drummer Ricky Winter (born Richard Winter, 27 September 1940, in Aldershot, Hampshire). They worked as the house band for Meek's productions, and as such backed Heinz, Andy Cavell (born 20 April 1945, Piraeus, Greece) and others. Their most notable recording was their cover of The Surfaris', "Wipe Out". They appeared as themselves in the British film, Live It Up!.
Links to Peel
Peel played their track, Midgets, on his 26 March 1981 show, which was selected by the Revillos, who were interviewed about their chosen records they wanted to play on the show.
Shows Played
The Saints (Joe Meek) - Wipe Out + Midgets - 1963 45rpm
- 1981
- 26 March 1981: Midgets (7" - Wipe Out) Pye