The Squires (Canadian band)
Not to be confused with The Esquires (Canadian band).
| The Squires | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Surf music, Rock music |
| Years active | 1963–1965 |
| Labels | V Records |
| Associated acts | Buffalo Springfield |
| Past members |
Neil Young Allan Bates Jack Harper Ken Smyth Ken Koblun |
The Squires or Neil Young & The Squires were a Canadian band formed in 1963 in Winnipeg. It was one of the first bands of singer-songwriter Neil Young.
Recordings
In 1963 they recorded a single released by V Records. 300 records were pressed, only around 10 are known to still exist, which makes it one of the rarest 45 rpm records around the world.[1]
Gigs
The band used to play at community clubs, high school dances and proms. They played a lot of The Shadows, The Ventures, The Fireballs songs. Neil started writing songs and they played them regularly.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Sultan / Aurora | V records |
References
- Citations
- ↑ Neil Young news, trasherswheat.org .
External links
- Neil Young news, trasherswheat.org .
- Neil Young Archives Interview, Uncut interview with The Squires guitarist Allan Bates .
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