Wilba is Lead Vocalist. A talented musician who has been in the business since Punk hit the headlines. Having played in such bands as The Crabs, Splodgenessabounds, and War Party as bassist and appeared on 1977’s Farewell to the Roxy Album. More recently Wilba appeared on the Harry Hill Show with Splodge as part of the Gene Simmons Rock School Theme. He really is a great showman and the true leader of the GeeZers.
Lem is Lead Guitarist. Has been in the Music business for as long as he can remember. Having played in bands such as The Dogs Bollocks, Vinegar Strokes, Nemesis and The Traveling Strangers. Lem is an awesome guitarist with a massive personality.
Nobby is the drummer. Nobby is jazz trained but can turn his rhythm to anything. Nobby and Lem grew up together and have played in many bands together over the Years. Nobby was the drummer in the East Norfolk Jazz Band, among others. He really is the back beat of the GeeZers and a pleasure to gig with.
Ashtray is Bassist/Backing Vocalist. Ashtray is another slave to the music, he’s been in the business most of his life. Such a versatile Musician who can turn his hand to any instrument and style of music. Having played in many bands ranging from Heavy Rock, Irish Folk and Pop/Rock. Ashtray is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to sorting out the Recording, Mixing and can play Bass, Guitar, Keyboards. Ashtray is the Paul McCartney of the GeeZers for his Left hand playing. He has also played in many of Lems bands as well as Seeing Red with Mike and The Traveling Strangers. Great bloke all round.
Modman-Mike is Rhythm Guitarist/backing Vocalist. Mike has been in the music business since the mid 90’s. Having played in Seeing Red another local Band who use to support the GeeZers in the early days. Mike has also played in The Traveling Strangers, Trinity and Crowded House/Split Enz Tribute band A Band of Strangers. As a vocalist Mike is excellent and is able to adapt too many styles and genres of music. Music and being a Mod are his passion. Mike is the newest member of the GeeZers and he loves every minute of it. This mod is truly a rocker!
Many Genres and Likes of Music.
Wilba - Any thing from The Beatles, Rollin Stones, David Bowie and The Punk Scene. (Also a big West Ham Fan)
Lem - Motorhead, Alice Cooper and much Moore.
Nobby - Marillion to Deep Purple
Ashtray - Heavy rock to Irish Folk
Modman Mike - The Jam, Small Faces to Crowded House & The Feeling (Also a big West Ham Fan)
Sounds Like
The GeeZers add their own sounds to the covers they do. As we all have our own style and genres of music. Wilba is the Punk, Lem the Rocker, Ashtray the original Rocker, Nobby well Nobby is Nobby and Mike is the Modman (Once a Mod always a Mod)
If you like the Punk/New Wave era with a meaty edge you will like the GeeZers.
The Rock n Roll GeeZers formed in 1996. Although the line up has changed over the last 10 years the quality has got better with time and age. The sheer energy and professionalism of the GeeZers has made them one of East Anglia's top bands. The GeeZers play a mixture of Rock n Roll with Punk with an undercurrent of back beat Jazz. The massive personalities of each band member add to their entertainment value and make them a pleasure to see time and time again. Fans stretch from the four corners of the globe and T-Shirts and CD's have travelled back with Australian, Kiwi, US and European visitors who have travelled to East Anglia on hear say. The section below gives a brief Biog of the current line up who between them have more than 30 years of musicianship. So please enjoy the site and don't miss the next performance of one of the Best Punk/Rock Bands around. Lead singer Wilba has just celebrated over 30 years since his first band The Crabs in 1974 and known as Cosmic Love and then Teezer, The Crabs were vocalist/guitarist Tony Diggines, guitarist Ronnie Rocker, drummer Ricci Titcombe and bassist Will Vil. They supported the likes of X-Ray Spex,The Lurkers, Sham 69, The Jam & Siouxsie & The Banshees and many others and regularly played famous punk venues venues like The Roxy & Vortex. Also known as The Fulham Furies for a side project. After The Crabs members became the backing band for Gary Holton and played with Max Splodge. During the eighties Ronnie Rocker played with The Angelic Upstarts and The Godfathers.
More recently Wilba appeared with his former band Splodgenessabounds on the Harry Hill Show to perform the N0.7 UK chart Hit Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please.
As I said before with over 30 years of experience The Rock and Roll GeeZers make for a good nights entertainment.
Featuring: The incredible Kevin Eardley, a Vocalist comparable with Dio & the like, with great range & tone quality that weave’s through the music. Keith Barnes on Drum’s, Collossal Kick Ass Rock Drummer & a man of great talent & considerable experience with London Band’s. Les Clayden The Metalist! on Lead Guitar, a Great Speed Lead player with vast experience & a well known character on the London Rock & Metal scene & a contributor to London’s Rock Matrix on many level’s. Adam Evans, Bass Thunder! a very slick pro. Bassist, great power rhythm & timing. Roy Stone, Lead Guitar Ace! the Dude with the Bitches!, Probably The Fastest Lead Guitar In The World! known for London One Man Guitar Show’s & with Solo Album’s Recorded http://www. roystone. com
The GeeZers were superb lastnight, kept the crowd entertained all night. I would like to thank the landlord for his generosity in asking the lads if they would like a drink and then fucking them over at the end of the night, Cheers Mate.
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i want all you skinheads to get up off your feet, get your braces together and your boots on your feet, and give me some of that ooooold moooooooon stomping....... hooraw!!!!!!!!
What a fabulous gig at Tramway!! I know from all the good feedback ive been getting from the locals that all enjoyed and a great time was had! You were all fab great fuggin huge! and the till was ringin all night! A kiss 4 u all xxxxx
