Well-known members include Bennett himself (vocals, born Clifford Bennett, 4 June 1940, Slough, Berkshire, England) Dave Peacock (lead guitar, born David Victor Peacock, 24 May 1945, Ponders End, Middlesex, England), Chas Hodges (keyboards, bass, born Charles Nicholas Hodges, 28 December 1943, Edmonton, North London, England), Mick Burt (drums, born Michael William Burt, 23 August 1938, Middlesex, England) and Nicky Hopkins (piano, born Nicholas Christian Hopkins, 24 February 1944, Harlesden, North West London, England).
Brian Epstein became their manager in September 1964 and their seventh release, "One Way Love" (written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy under their pseudonyms Bert Russell and Norman Meade) b/w "Slow Down", reached the charts. Their next, "I'll Take You Home" (written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil) b/w "Do You Love Him", charted at No. 42. "Three Rooms With Running Water" (written by Jimmy Radcliffe and Bob Halley) did somewhat better. In early 1966, the band was the opening act for The Beatles on their final European tour. Bennett got the opportunity to hear the Paul McCartney song "Got to Get You into My Life", which was used on the Revolver album but was never released as a single. Bennett recorded it, with his own composition "Baby Each Day" appearing on the B-side. McCartney was producer for the session. The record reached No. 6 on the charts.
Afterwards
Bennett went on to be part of Toe Fat, whilst Chas Hodges (keyboards), Dave Peacock (bass) and Mick Burt, (drums) became Chas & Dave. After Toe Fat disbanded, two of their members (Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake) joined Uriah Heep, and Bennett was asked to join them but declined. He was also considered for the lead vocalist position in Blood, Sweat & Tears when David Clayton-Thomas left in the early 1970s but once again turned the position down. He released a solo album, Rebellion in 1971 but he was not to rekindle his success of the previous decade. Between 1975 & 1976, he was the vocalist for a band called Shanghai, (which released two albums, in 1974 and 1976), other members included, Mick Green (guitar), Chuck Bedford (vocals, harmonica, 1974-75), Pete Kircher (drums, vocals), Mike Le Main (bass, keyboards, 1974-75), Brian Alterman (guitar, 1975-76), Pat King (bass, 1975-76).
In the late 1970s, Bennett retired from the music industry to go into shipping, through which he made a considerable amount of money. In 1988, Mark Lundquist reformed The Rebel Rousers and toured as manager and band leader of Cliff and the band until 1996. More recently he has toured alongside Mike d'Abo, Chris Farlowe, Zoot Money, Maggie Bell, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Manfreds, Steve Ellis and New Amen Corner.
Members
Roy Young – piano, organ (born 1937, London, England)
Bobby Thomson – bass (born Robert Thomson, 1942, Liverpool, Lancashire, England)
Frank Allen – bass (born Francis Renauld McNiece, 14 December 1943, Hayes, Middlesex, England)
Chas Hodges – bass (born Charles Nicholas Hodges, 28 December 1943, Edmonton, North London, England)
Ben Jordan – bass (born Benjamin Jordan, in 1941, Edmonton, North London, England)
Ricky Winters – drums (born Richard Winters, 27 September 1940, Aldershot, Hampshire, England)
Dave Edmunds – percussion
George Mattingley – percussion
Dave Wendels – lead guitar (born David Wendels, 5 July 1942, Hounslow, Middlesex, England)
Mick Currell – rhythm guitar (born Michael Currell, 1940)
Bernie Watson – lead guitar (born Bernard Watson, 1944)
Mick King – lead guitar (born Michael Borer, 1942, Croydon, Surrey died 26 November 2010)
Moss Groves – tenor saxophone (born Maurice Groves, 3 April 1940, Birmingham)
Sid Phillips – tenor saxophone (born Bernard Phillps)
John Golden – trumpet
Rahsar Nesskrag – triangle
Mick Burt – Drums - (Born Michael William Burt on 23 August 1938 Middlesex, England, Died 18 October 2014)
Lars Lundquist - Lead Guitar - (Born Mark Lundquist on 27 July 1954 London, England.)
Singles
July 1961: "You've Got What I Like" / "I'm in Love With You" Parlophone R 4793
October 1961: "That's What I Said" / "When I Get Paid" Parlophone R 4836
March 1962: "Poor Joe" / "Hurtin' Inside" Parlophone R 4895
July 1963: "Everybody Loves A Lover" / "My Old Stand By" Parlophone R 5046
November 1963: "You Really Got A Hold on Me" / "Alright" Parlophone
March 1964: "Got My Mojo Working" / "Beautiful Dreamer" Parlophone R 5119
September 1964: "One Way Love" / "Slow Down Parlophone" R 5173 UK#9
January 1965: "I'll Take You Home" / "Do You Love Him?" Parlophone R 5229 UK#42
1965: "Three Rooms With Running Water" / "If Only You'd Reply" Parlophone R 5259
August 1965: "I Have Cried My Last Tear" / "As Long As She Looks Like You" Parlophone R 5317
1966: "You Can't Love 'Em All" / "Need Your Loving Tonight" Parlophone R 5406
June 1966: "Eyes For You" / "Hold on I'm Coming" Parlophone R 5466
August 1966: "Got To Get You into My Life" / "Baby Each Day" Parlophone R 5489 UK#6
1966: "Never Knew Lovin' Could Be So Doggone Good" / "Don't Help Me Out" Parlophone R 5534
February 1967: "I'll Take Good Care of You" / "I'm Sorry" Parlophone R 5565
May 1967: "I'll Be There" / "Use Me"
EPs
1965: Try It Baby – "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby"/"Shoes"/"Try It Baby"/"Do It Right" Parlophone GEP 8936
1966: We're Gonna Make It – "My Sweet Woman"/"Whole Lotta Woman"/"We're Gonna Make It"/"Waiting at the Station" Parlophone GEP 8955
Albums
As Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers
1965: Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers – "I Can't Stand It"/"Sweet And Lovely"/"Make Yourself at Home"/"You've Really Got A Hold on Me"/"Ain't That Lovin' You"/"Sha La La"/"One Way Love"/"Steal Your Heart Away"/"It's Alright"/"Beautiful Dreamer"/"Mercy, Mercy"/"Talking About My Baby"/"The Pick-Up" Parlophone PMC 1242
1966: Drivin' You Wild – "Three Rooms With Running Water"/"Baby, Baby, Baby"/"You Made Me Happy"/"Sweet Sorrow"/"I Have Cried My Last Tear"/"Another Saturday Night"/"Drivin' Me Wild"/"That's Why I Love You So"/"Who Cheatin' Now?"/"I'll Be Doggone"/"Strange Feeling"/"I'll Take You Home" Music For Pleasure MFP 1121
1967: Got To Get You Into Our Life - "It's A Wonder" / "Ain't Love Good, Ain't Love Proud" / "6345-789" / "Roadrunner" / "Baby Each Day" / "Got To Get You Into My Life" / "Barefootin'" / "See-Saw" / "I'm Not Tired" / "Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)" / "You Don't Know Like I Know" / "C.C. Rider" Parlophone PMC 7017
As Cliff Bennett & His Band
1968: Cliff Bennett Branches Out - "You're Breaking Me Up" / "Lonely Weekends" / "Ease Me" / "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" / "Taking Care of a Woman Is a Full Time Job" / "I Don't Need Anybody" / "Close The Door" / "Good Times" / "Said I Weren't Gonna Tell Nobody" / "You're the One For Me" / "Take Your Time" / "I Take What I Want" Parlophone PMC 7054
On bootleg recordings of The Beatles performing at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, a performance of "Hully Gully" (recorded the same night as a Beatles set) is often mistakenly included as a Beatles performance.
Songs
Got to Get You Into My LifeCliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers · 1965 One Way LoveCliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers · 1965 Take What I WantCliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers · 1965
