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Johnny and the Semitones

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Johnny and the Semitones (later known as The Semitones) were a 1960s archetypal English beat group. Formed in Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, they were a popular local band on the Manchester music scene and supported national and international acts such as The Hollies, The Mindbenders and The Rolling Stones.

Classic band line-up

  • John Dixon – lead vocalist
  • Keith Leigh – rhythm guitarist and vocals
  • Mike Smith – bass guitarist
  • Stuart Sumner – drummer
  • Roger Heywood – lead guitarist

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