The Heatwave UK
The original London 5-piece pop group by the name 'Heatwave'.
Heatwave released 'Sister Simon (Funny Man)' (PEN 738 1F) on the Larry Page Penny Farthing Records label as the A-side of a 45 RPM single. The song was written and produced by ex-pirate radio DJ John Edward for Instant Sound Productions.
Independent artist The Heatwave UK drops "Heatwave - Sister Simon (Funny Man)", a Pop Rock track on SoundClick. The track showcases The Heatwave UK's instinct for crafting memorable music. The kind of pop rock cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. Discover "Heatwave - Sister Simon (Funny Man)" and the rest of the Heatwave UK discography on SoundClick.
Heatwave released 'Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man)' (PEN 738 2F) on the Larry Page Penny Farthing Records label as the B-side of a 45 RPM single. The song was written and produced by ex-pirate radio DJ John Edward for Instant Sound Productions.
Independent artist The Heatwave UK drops "Heatwave - Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man)", a Pop Rock track on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. This track holds its own in the pop rock landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. Find more from The Heatwave UK on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Favourite venues played were: The Pheasantry (London), California Ballroom (Dunstable), the Boston Gliderdrome and The Cavern Club (Liverpool) where a commemorative brick with the Heatwave name is proudly displayed 20 rows directly above 'John' in the Cavern Wall of Fame.
Heatwave was invited to record for the BBC radio Terry Wogan, Dave Cash, Kenny Everett, Dave Lee Travis, Jimmy Young and Radio One Club shows and became one of the most-oft heard 'live' professional bands on BBC Radio One between 1969 and 1971.
John Fellows Fender Jazz bass & back-up vocals Shure mic.
Terry Shea Fender Stratocaster rhythm guitar & back-up vocals Shure mic.
Richard Steen Epiphone Casino lead guitar & back-up vocals Shure mic.
Martin H. Samuel 1970 Ludwig drums & Paiste cymbals
Peter Allatt lead vocal Shure mic. & percussion Ludwig tambourine