Karl and the Soundcasters

Retford beat group 1964

L to R: Christopher Edson, Mick Harris, Peter Jones,
Gerry Britton, Dave Hesslewood

Line up:
Christopher Edson (16): Lead Guitar
Mick Harris (18): Vocals
Peter Jones (14): Drums
Gerry Britton (15): Rhythm Guitar
Dave Hesslewood (17): Bass Guitar

Formed in January of 1964 they played beat and blues. All from Retford Peter and Gerry were still at school, Chris was a butcher, Dave an electrician and Mick a painter.

After the break up of Karl and the Soundcasters Dave Hesslewood, Peter Jones and Christopher Edson recruited Keith Johnson and Stuart Hoddy to form five piece “The Debonaires“.