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Bio:
When The Wheels disbanded in 1967, Rod Demick and Herbie Armstrong
began writing songs together.
Armstrong was from Belfast and had previously played in showbands and groups with Van Morrison.
Rod Demick was born in Wales but raised in Belfast. Before joining The Wheels
he'd played in skiffle band the Vibros who later became known as the Telstars. Both were members of
The Wheels
by 1963-64.
Demick & Armstrong's first collaboration was a single released under the name The James Brothers on
Page One Records in 1968. This is lightweight pop.
They recorded two interesting LPs in the early 70s. The first "Little Willie Ramble" came out on MAM in 1971.
The second "Lookin' Through" was released on A&M a year later. Both are hard to find nowadays.
They also played with Screaming Lord Sutch around this time (ca 1971), acting as his backing band.
Herbie Armstrong was later in Fox (mid-70s band on GTO) and Yellow Dog with Kenny Young. Yellow Dog
also briefly featured Rod Demick. Armstrong recorded with the reformed Them in 1978.
Rod Demick did a lot of session work during the 70s. He was briefly a member of Bees Make Honey
and was later in US expatriate pub rock band Meal Ticket who recorded for EMI circa 1978-80.
Notes:
The lineup credits for the recording are Herbie Armstrong (Guitar, Vocals),
Rod Demick (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals), Tony Knight (Drums),
Gordon Smith (Guitar, Vocals) and David Watkins (Piano).
• Over The Valley / We're On The Right Track
7" - MAM Records - MAM 17- UK? - 1971 - PS
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