THE FEDERALS

ROYAL NAVY BAND ON H.M.S. TIGER - DEVON, ENGLAND & WORLDWIDE DURING  EARLY 1960's

COURTESY OF DON STRAWFORD:

 

The Federals formed in Devonport, England in 1960. They were a group consisting of four Royal Navy ratings and performed in Plymouth and Portsmouth but mainly abroad from the warship, HMS Tiger. The above photo is from a spot on Bangkok TV in 1962.

The Federals played in Malta, Japan, Korea, Australia - in bars and clubs as well as local radio and TV. 

Lead Guitar - Rick Mansfield (Egmond/Lucky 7); Bass -  Don Davidson (Hofner Solid Bass); Drums - Ron Drew; Don Strawford - Rhythm  (Hofner President.) A Selmer, (looks like a Selectortone Automatic), was used for normal gigs.

 

 

The Federals playing the Club Grand Palace, Sasebo, Japan.

 

 

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