Biography

Dave

The Rulettes Band leader Dave is quite an accomplished musician, performing in bands since 1962. He has been there done that and got the tee-shirt many times over. Playing in many pro outfits such as Mc Arthur Park ,The Symbols and Hotel California to name but a few.

Dave very early on discovered his niche for the falsetto harmony vocal range, which is a much featured part of the 60’s & 70’s music. His only real concession to the digital age is his Roland VG8 guitar & amp modelling pedal, which has done away with at least 6 guitars and all their tuning problems, but kept the authentic sound.

Tony

Very much the baby of the band (not that his grandchildren would notice). Having originally trained as a classical pianist, Tony forged himself as a keyboard player and singer during a 10 year apprentiship in the late 70s with McArthur Park, of which Phil and Dave were long time members.. He had a short spell with 'The Four Pennies', and then finally joined forces with the current line up of 'The Rulettes' in 1990. His passion for 'Barbershop' singing linked with his own vocal ability and natural ear for harmony is reflected in many of the great 60's & 70's songs performed by 'The Rulettes'

Phil

The front-man of the band comes from a varied musical background. While his father was a revered pub-pianist, his mother was a trained opera singer and was a cousin to the late Russ Conway. Phil turned full time to music after his other passion as a footballer with Bristol Rovers was ended by a serious leg injury.

His early musical career was spent playing the guitar with Western Union & later Johnny Car & The Cadillac’s, until switching to bass when the line up in another top act Mc Arthur Park changed. He has also worked in other pro outfits such as The Symbols & Lyceum, but always seemed to drift back into ‘M.A.P’. After a brief spell in retirement in 1990 he re-joined with some of the old line up to form 'The Rulettes'

Bill

The consummate musician’s musician – he was a well known session drummer & percussionist at Abbey Road Studios in the 70’s - which eventually led to him becoming a member of The Wurzels for 6 years, mainly spent on concert tours all around the World.

His chequered career has taken many turns, manly due to his ability to read drum parts, commonly known as ‘Fly Shit’ in the trade. He is also a classically trained pianist, with a natural talent for vocal harmony and has now been a member of The Rulettes since 1994.