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Bobby Davis - Sunbeam Alpine

   
 

Bobby Davis and The Dazzlers - early 1960s
The original Dazzlers were Bobby Davis (Vocals), Jimmy Woods (Guitar), Bernie Jones (Drums) and Mac Jamieson (Bass Guitar)

 
 

Robert "Bobby" Davis was born on July 21st, 1942 in Yorkshire, England.  He emigrated to New Zealand in 1959 and based himself in Christchurch, where he sang for a couple of years, recording on the "Peak" label.

His first recordings with his group The Dazzlers were PS/103 Troubles // Money Honey and PS/107 Abel Mabel // Tallahassee Lassie, both recorded in 1959 before the group disbanded, with Mac Jamieson taking off to join The Saints.  In 1960 Bobby released a solo single OK 113 Oh Carol // Seven Little Girls.  He moved to Auckland in 1963 and emerged with a band called The Wanderers who subsequently became The Bob D. Five.

 
 

Bobby Davis and The Dazzlers
Troubles
Peak PS/103-1


Bobby Davis and The Dazzlers
Money Honey
Peak PS/103-2


Bobby Davis and The Dazzlers
Tallahassie Lassie
Peak PS/107-1


Bobby Davis and The Dazzlers
Able Mable
Peak PS/107-2