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The musicians who started entertaining the public in the 1960s and 70s as teenagers, are now in their 60s and 70s and although their bands have dispersed throughout New Zealand and overseas, the band members came from near and far to participate in this special occasion. George Garden of Te Anau was a rhythm guitarist for Teen Beat Five and at just 14, he was the youngest of the five foundation members of the band. Now aged 74 he still enjoys entertaining family and friends with his guitar playing. Although the composition of the band has changed over the years and their paths have diverged, one thing that remains is their love of music and the bond that carried over for almost sixty years. Teen Beat Five original members George Garden, Russell Lee, Garry McNatty, Mervyn Cook and Lindsay Yeo. Of the seven Teen Beat Five members who will be performing at the Ascot Park Hotel on Saturday, only Garden is still in Southland. Lead singer, Garry McNatty lives in Hawea, keyboard players, Russell Lee and Mervyn Cook both moved to Surfers Paradise, Australia, vocalist Lindsay Yeo now resides in Nelson, lead guitarist Dennis Lichfield, in Alexandra, and base guitarist John Heads, made his home in the USA, just 20 miles from the famous Woodstock. With the musicians now well into their retirement age, this show is likely to be the last opportunity to see these bands perform together. |
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