The Ashes – Notts Music Archive

1960’s North Notts group

The Ashes were Johny Gold (Vocals), John Kirk (Drums) both from Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mike “Charlie” Warin (Bass), John Moody (Rhythm Guitar) and Keith Hodgkinson (Lead Guitar) from Rainworth. They were formed from the ashes of Johnny Gold and the Escorts around 1964. They were on the books of Mansfield’s E.E.C. Entertainments Variety Agency. Johnny Gold left the group in May 1965 and the rest carried on as a four piece.

**Midland Beat music paper Dec 64 p 21**

**Midland Beat music paper Aug 64 page 5 North Notts News**

**Midland Beat music paper Sep 64 page 11 North Notts News**

**Midland Beat music paper Sep 64 page 14**

Midland Beat music paper Oct 64 page 17 Notts Review. The Ashes on the bill with Alvin Lee’s Jaybirds.

**Midland Beat music paper Nov 64 page 20 Notts Review. The Ashes in Blackpool and Lancashire**

**Midland Beat music paper Feb 65 p 11 ECC The Ashes**

**Midland Beat music paper May 1965. Johhny Gold leaves The Ashes**

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