The Outlaws (UK band)

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The Outlaws is an English instrumental band that recorded in the early 1960s. One time members included Ritchie Blackmore, Chas Hodges, Bobby Graham, Jimmy Page, Ken Lundgren, Mick Underwood, Reg Hawkins, Billy Kuy, Mike Berry and others.

They were often produced by Joe Meek and were the 'house-band' of his recording studio in 304 Holloway Road, London. As such, they were used for recordings, demos and auditions. Many of their songs were written by Meek and credited to his pseudonym Robert Duke.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

  • "Swingin' Low" b/w "Spring is Near" (Mar 1961)
  • "Ambush" b/w "Indian Brave" (Jun 1961)
  • "Valley of the Sioux" b/w "Crazy Drums" (Sep 1961)
  • "Ku Pow" b/w "Last Stage West" (Feb 1962)
  • "Sioux Serenade" b/w "Fort Knox" (Sep 1962)
  • "Return of The Outlaws" b/w "Texan Spiritual" (Feb 63)
  • "That Set the Wild West Free" b/w "Hobo" (Aug 63)
  • "Law and Order" b/w "Do Da Day" (Jan 64)
  • "Keep a Knockin'" b/w "Shake with Me" (Apr 64)

[edit] Long Player

  • Dream of The West (HMV, Dec 1961)
    • "Dream of The West" / "The Outlaws" / "Husky Team" / "Rodeo" / "Smoke Signals" / "Ambush" / "Barbecue" / "Spring Is Near" / "Indian Brave" / "Homeward Bound" / "Western Sunset" / "Tune for Short Cowboys"

- Billy Kuy (lead guitar), Bobby Graham (drums), Chas Hodges (bass), Reg Hawkins (rhythm guitar).