Dave Sidebottom

Band timeline

Born in Nottingham. Started playing around 1977. Predominantly a Bass player.

Harry and the Atoms – a very early line up. Only one gig

Some other groups who’s names are now forgotten.

Nik Turner and the Frogs – Early 80’s
Nik Turner (Vox, Harp), Steve Powell (Neman the Demon) (G), Jamzo (D), Dave Sidebottom (B)

John Noakes Experience – Early 80’s
Kel Guitar, Dave Bass, Q (Mark) Guitar, Jamzo Drums (also with The Lynch Bros.)

Stone Cold Sober – 80’s – An early line up.
Dave Sidebottom, Tony Cook. Later Beano & Steve Otter

Danny Wilson Experience – 80’s
Danny Wilson, Dave Robinson (Robbo), Steve Otter (D), Dave Sidebottom (B)

The Hardlines – 80’s – Danny Wilson and Robbo didn’t get on so they became The Hardlines when Danny left.
Dave Robinson (Robbo), Steve Otter (D), Dave Sidebottom (B), ????

hiatus in Greece, busking and playing in bars.

El Gecko – 2003ish – Dave Sidebottom, Ben Bennett, Phil Jackson, Mark Joseph

Frog & Onion jam band – Dave, Tim Disney, Phil Jackson, Mick Wheat

Old Nick Trading Company – 2006ish – Dave Sidebottom, Tim Disney, Phil Jackson, Donnie Johnson.
2022 lineup: Dave Sidebottom, Phil Jackson, Mark Joseph, Paul Quadross.


Dave Robinson (Robbo) played with Harry Stephenson. He was also in The Crabs.