Nottingham group circa 1970/72

A heavy blues rock band spearheaded by brothers Paul and Trevor Dickens who were both from Carlton. They had started out in the blues group “Red Wine” playing in Nottingham and being part of the Milton’s Head blues scene. At the turn of 1970 they changed their name to To-Day. Guitarist Rob White was from Hucknall and drummer Tony Smith was from Basford.

Line up:

Paul Dickens: Bass guitar, Violin
Trevor Dickens: Vocals, Flute, Oboe
Rob White: Guitar
Tony Smith: Drums

In the summer of 1970 it was reported that they had managed to secure a booking at The Temple in London with hopes for a recording contract.

By 1971 the personnel of the group had changed and Dave Micklethwaite had replaced Rob White on guitar.

Paul Dickens (Hoagy): Bass guitar, Violin
Trevor Dickens: Vocals, Flute, Oboe
Tony Smith (Bow): Drums
Dave Micklethwaite: Guitar

Still playing heavy blues rock they played on the local scene at places like the Boat by the river Trent. Stable mates were Pancho (who had previously been known as Medicine Hat), Colin Staples and Barracuda.

They moved to Chislehurst, where they shared a flat, and got a contract with Orange Records but it came to nothing in the end.

Dave Micklethwaite: “Some time ago in Chisel, sort of, hurst. Just setting out for a gig, at the Pheasantry as I remember”

By the end of 1972 the band came to an end.