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“Thanks... am surprised by the Scottish contingency of musicians here! I added a foot note about the misspelling of Casson though it was from materials Albert Bonici gathered to put a Beatles Show together. It was interesting to hear that part of the Cresters were backup for Tammy Wynette [who I've heard often on tv music programs in the US]. Btw, I noticed that Jack Fallon [who later played guitar on "Don't Pass Me By"] at first misspelled the Beatles "Beetles" when booking them for Mr. Bonici to play at "Boots" [TRS Ballroom]. It may have had to do with their name change from Silver Beetles before Ringo Starr came on board.”

“That's great NSM... am looking forward to hearing from you and thanks for the feedback. I didn't find anything about a car accident but found mdarchive in my search. Also, which post is Casson misspelled? thx.
I began the study in 2008 when waiting for residency after getting married in Elgin. I had been a fan of British beat music early on and never missed "Shindig!" growing up. I was interesting to learn that it's music director Harry Robinson was Henry Robertson, friend of Mr. Bonici.
My wife told me about memoriable days as a teenager and about Albert Bonici. Also, I became friends with his nephew John Ruggeri who provided part of the materials I am working with.
Btw, I don't see your email addy but anyone who can help with the scotbeat project can email notes to david.dills@yahoo.com or post on scotbeat.wordpress.com/
I was growing up in S San Francisco when Albert Bonici was promoting in Scotland but it's a fascinating project and one that people here appreciate. I am having to separate the facts from fiction as people recollect bits but it's coming together.

Also, I first heard about the Jacobeats when interviewing Graeme Nairn who reorganized the group. I also have articles about the group with Lorna and her sister... scotbeat.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/bea...”

“Just found this interesting site. Am currently developing a beat music history focusing on Albert Bonici and north of Scotland music scene. Great to see John Harding of the Cresters and Lorna of the Jacobeats here! At the end of the month, Elgin Museum will feature my exhibit "BONICI and the BEAT SCENE" and Windy Miller will be there to play a reunion gig. My question: I heard that one of the Cresters who dated George Inches's daughter was killed in a car accident. Who was this and where and when did it occur? It is tragic that some many talented musicians were cut short from fofilling their potential. Also, am wondering what songs did the Cresters except from the Beatles? An article about it is at the end of one of my posts: scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/sco...”