The Stringbeans

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Top Left: Gary Reading, Top Right: Johnathan Van Der Maaltzberg, Bottom Left: Andrew Canterbury, Bottom Right: Edward Farling
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Top Left: Gary Reading, Top Right: Johnathan Van Der Maaltzberg, Bottom Left: Andrew Canterbury, Bottom Right: Edward Farling

The Stringbeans or The Four Stringbeans were a short lived rock band from Harare, Zimbabwe. They were active from 1977-1978 and were formed at Hamilton High School in the city of Salisbury (now Harare).

[edit] The Line up

Gary Reading- Lead Vocals/Guitar

Johnathan Van Der Maaltzberg- Back Up Vocals/Guitar

Andrew Canterbury- Bass

Edward Farling- Drums

[edit] Releases

Only 3 Singles were released with no formal album. All the chart numbers are from the Zimbabwe.

November 1977- A Stupid Mistake / Farlings Drum Solo #34

January 1978- Its a Great Day for Cricket / I Am a Loser #12

February 1978- Pick Up the Tempo / I Want to get Stoned #75

[edit] Disband

The group disbanded after high school and went their separate ways. Little is know about the whereabouts of the band members, but many say that it was Zimbabwe's best known 1970's rock band.

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