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Jim Tomlin  —  lead guitarist for Chants R&B

 
 

Pre-Chants line-up  —  Signatures
Compton Tothill (Bass), Trevor Courtney (Drums), Mike Rudd (Guitar/Vocals/Harp), Jim Tomlin (Guitar), and Stan Major (Sax)


Chants R&B  —  iteration of the group with Martin Forrer on bass
Trevor Courtney, Jim Tomlin, Martin Forrer (Bass), Mike Rudd

 
 

The Chants at The Stage Door  —  Trevor Courtney (Drums), Mike Rudd (Guitar/Vocals/Harp), Martin Forrer (Bass Guitar), and Jim Tomlin (Lead Guitar)

 
 

Chants R&B were victorious in the Big Beat Dance Band Contest held in February 1965 in Canterbury Court, Christchurch.  Peter, Paul and The Pursuers were runners-up, with Timaru's Beat Unlimited in third place, and another Timaru band The Kor-Tels in 4th place, out of the six finalists.