Sunday, 3 February 2013

HEY HEY WE'RE THE OUTLAWS

Over on the Gonzo Weekly, the antecedents of Episode Six the 60s band which once featured several future members of Deep Purple, and which can be found on a Gonzo DVD, have been being discussed. 
James Waterworth writes: 

Hi Jon,

Thanks for the weekly newsletter, it's very enjoyable and always includes some interesting nuggets and good news (this time, for me, the Steve Hillage DVD reissue). Your story about Episode 6 got me perusing my music bible (Terry Hounsome & Tim Chambre's "New Rock Record") to check up on the other members of the group.

Interestingly, the later line-up included drummer Mick Underwood, who was previously a member of the UK band The Outlaws, which also numbered in its ranks Chas Hodges and Ritchie Blackmore!

Best wishes & thanks again.
James Waterworth

So I decided to check them out and found this:

 
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