The Rangers

"The Rangers were: Ken Shelmerdine; Dennis Rimmer and Jeff Bickerton, Formed around early ’63 they very successful in clubs round the Stockport area, in ’66 there was a name change to The Klyx, Dennis left around ’69 and John Benson took over as drummer. The band started to play heavier numbers, In 1970 we changed the name to Pyawacket, brought in another guitarist and singer to give Ken more freedom. They were Ian Garner and Vito Susca. Later when John left, Steve Henshawe filled in until late ’71 when Phil Bowen joined on drums. That was it until ’73 when the band finished, Jeff is still playing now and again, Ken prefers to write and arrange songs, playing occasionally for pleasure." (Submitted by Jeffrey Bickerton 23.07.08)