Peter, Paul and The Pursuers

A recording made by Peter Paul and The Pursuers at Fidelity Studios, Christchurch

Peter, Paul and The Pursuers - the group which would morph into Just Us after a number of personel changes ...
Gerald Shackel (Bass Guitar), Gerard Glubb (Lead Guitar), Paul Talbot (Vocals/Guitar), Peter Talbot (Vocals), Tom McCarten (Drums) and Eric Shackel (Rhythm Guitar)
Early images show a line-up including Ross Clark on Rhythm Guitar .....

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

(Top)  Peter Talbot, Neil Young and Paul Talbot
(Bottom)  Gerard Glubb, Tom McCarten and Ross Clark

(From left)  Neil Young, Ross Clark, Unknown Female and Paul Talbot
(From right)  Gerard Glubb, Peter Talbot, Unknown Female and Tom McCarten

(From left)  Neil Young, Ross Clark, Unknown Female and Paul Talbot
(From right)  Gerard Glubb, Peter Talbot, Unknown Female and Tom McCarten

(Top)  Gerard Glubb, Ross Clark, Peter Talbot, Neil Young,
Paul Talbot and Tom McCarten

Peter, Paul and The Pursuers - Gerard Glubb, Paul Talbot, Neil Young and Peter Talbot  —  Tom McCarten on drums is not shown

Peter, Paul and The Pursuers - Gerard Glubb, Paul Talbot, Peter Talbot, Dave Olson and Neil Young
** Note the incorrect spelling of the band name on the bass drum **

Peter, Paul and The Pursuers at The Laredo Nitespot  —  Paul Talbot, Gerard Glubb, Neil Young, Dave Olson and Peter Talbot