We started out as a three piece rock n' roll band playing covers ranging from

'Eddie Cochran to Dave Edmonds' style music.

Mick Gold and I formed the band whilst playing in 'Cascade.'

Buster Osmond was originally on drums.

We toured the clubs and pubs. We recorded a version of

Buddy Holly's 'It's so easy' in 1984 and it was played regularly

on local radio at the time. Mick and I shared Bass

and lead guitar during our stage set. Sound and lighting man was Pat Solly,

who also acted as our agent. Later Fred Belfield also kindly helped out on sound

and loaned us additional P.A. speakers and sound equipment.

(Above) The Original Line-up with Buster Osmond on the drums.. 1983

(Mono photo with moody and grainy '60's' look.)

playing on weekdays and Sundays in pubs

ocasionally - (now and then) - when we had spare dates.

Buster found this too much and so he was replaced

by ex 'Apley Rise' drummer Cliff Langtree.

Soon after, Mick and I left 'Cascade' to concentrate fully

on promoting 'Now N Then'.....

SOUNDS Playing: BBC Radio Kent. A very short clip from our interviw on

'The Dave Brown Morning Show'. 1984. Playing our single 'It's so easy'...

which was produced by Peter Hewson, (ex 'Chicory Tip' )

Go to the video

A very sucessful band, promotion pic here above in late 1983

with 'new' drummer Ciff Langtree (ex Apley Rise).

Dumpton Park Greyhound race track Social Club, Ramsgate. 1984..

Westgate Gardens, Canterbury late 1984

Mick Gold, Cliff Langtree, Bruce Winters.

We were joined in this year by keyboard player Alan Hoare, and held this line-up for over two years. We played larger gigs supporting such acts as Brian Poole, (who offered us the job of becoming his backing band! His band 'The Black Cats' were splitting up. We declined the offer, due to work commitments.) Also we worked with, The Fortunes, Everly Brothers, Rockin' Berries, Seachers. Vanity Fare and many more, including a show at 'The Leas Cliff Hall' in Folkestone for charity in aid of Africa called 'Kent for Africa' organised by musicians from Folkestone, an idea relating to the Bob Geldof's 'Live Aid' concerts at that time, headed by Gary Dean and associates. It was a big task for them and it turned out to be a great day. There were many local bands performing throughout the afternoon and evening. Gary Deans own band, plus The Maroon Dogs featuring the late Bob Scott (sadly missed), Stevie Dan, Beatles for Sale, and just too many other great local bands to mention.

This was 'Now n' Then' at their peak..We had a good run up until early 1988.. Alan left the band and we decided on a different format and name....

On stage at the LEAS CLIFF HALL in. Folkestone.

The charity 'KENT FOR AFRICA' Gig..... 1985.

On the left at the back is Steve helping out on bass from

the local band 'Stevie Dan', (Mick's father was very ill and

unfortunately Mick couldn't make the gig).

Next Alan on Keyboards,

Cliff, (hidden behind 'The Gary Dean band' drum kit)

and me singing 'The Wanderer'.