Above: Garry (2010) doing guest spot on vocals for "The Fabulous Five" - an awesome Band from the Philippines
"Sound Union" A well versed duo working around Auckland early to mid 1980s, had a longterm residency at the Glenfield Tavern for 3.5 years..(Information and pictures C/- ricko.co.nz NZ Circuit Bands and Musicians)
Dennis Rowe - ex "The Comets Showband" Well known in the Waikato in the 60`s when he was a fourteen yr old bass player - ex The "Wheeler Dealers" as a 12 string guitarist, finalists in a TV Talent Quest in the 60`s - and a number of Jazz bands around Napier in the 70`s, mostly playing bass..(Information and pictures C/- ricko.co.nz NZ Circuit Bands and Musicians)
Garry Lambert - Along with a lifetime of bands and duo`s, was also the founder of "Lambert Audio" although mostly home audio, including monitors for all Radio NZ stations, also did a small range of PA speakers for bands, Garry`s sound gear had very good reports from the likes of "PG and the Hot Tips" "Roger Fox Big Band", "Tommy Adderley", "Billy Christian", "The Garry Powell Band" - Garry also sponsored the 1985,86,87 Auckland Jazz and Blues Festival, providing the PA for them..(Information and pictures C/- ricko.co.nz NZ Circuit Bands and Musicians)
Garry clocked up 7 years in the USA where he did guest vocals for a Blues outfit called "Broadway Phil and the Shouters" .
Below: Recent email to Ricko from Phil Newton "The Shouters" regarding Garry Lambert
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:17 PM - Hey, I was just looking through your site. Very cool, man. Garry Lambert did indeed play with us here in the states. A class act and a great guy. We miss him.
Take care and keep jammin'.
Best,
Phil Newton
Broadway Phil & the Shouters
Garry Lambert is still gigging today and lives in China
