The Gamblers

British Rock’n’Roll/R&B band, formed in Newcastle in 1961.

Original members:
Jim Crawford (lead guitar and vocals) born 24 April 1942, Alan George (piano and organ) born 20 July 1941, Andy McMullen (drums) born12 December 1941, Ken Brady (tenor sax and vocals) born 5 July 1941, Tony Tait (stage name Tony Damond) (guitar, trumpet and vocals) born 4 April 1945, Alan Sanderson (bass guitar and vocals) born 4 February 1941. All were born in Newcastle.

In 1964, they replaced The Tornados as the backing band for Billy Fury.

Disbanded in 1967.