Tops in Pops

Top New Zealand recording stars, Bill and Boyd, Lou and Simon. Bob Paris and the Embers, and Rod (Kiwi Train; Derrett, along with Australian singer, Lonnie Lee, recently visited Gisborne for the Philips "Startime 1962" stageshow, which played to a capacity house at the Opera Kouse recently.

For popular guitarist, Bob Paris, the show was something of a family affair, with his attractive wife, Jayne Southern, filling the female vocal spot. Accompanying them on tour was their two-year-old daughter, Margo Lee.

The Embers Band supplied an excellent musical backing. They are: Keith Graham (bass), Bob Paris (lead), Tony Hopkins (drums), Brian Smith (sax), and Mick Dawson (piano).

Lou and Simon were a popular pair

Australian guest artist, Lonnie Lee

Undisputed stars of the show were New Zealand's too recording artists. Bill and Boyd

Family man, Bob Paris, pictured at his hotel with his delightful daughter, Margo Lee

Rod Derrett....a first class entertainer

The tour manager, Doug Elliot, with Australian guest artist, Lonnie Lee

And later at the Opera House with his wife, Jayne Southern, preparing for the show.

At their hotel, Bill and Boyd, with manager, Douglas G. Elliot (centre), scan through fan mail collected from the Gisborne Post Office.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 96 : June 14, 1962

Tops in Pops