Katch 22
Katch 22 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Surrey, England |
| Genres | pop |
| Years active | 1966–1972, 2014–present |
| Labels | Fontana Records |
| Website | Official website |
Katch 22 were a British pop band formed in 1966.
Formation and early years[edit]
Mike Eastman and Paul Bonner were school friends, in Wallington, Surrey, England, and formed a band together in 1964. They were joined by brothers Martin and Robert Godbold to complete the band's first line-up. Whilst playing at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, London in 1966, they were spotted by record producer and songwriter, Tokenam Aw, who was born in Hawaii and later became their manager. They were signed to the Fontana Records label,[1] and released their first single, "Major Catastrophe" / "Hold Me". Both songs were written by Aw and produced by Harry Roberts, and recorded at Olympic Studios London[2] in September 1966, and released October 1966.[3]
In June 1967 Robert Godbold left the band and was replaced by Paul Clifton. With this new line-up, the band recorded their second single on the Fontana Records Label, "Makin My Mind Up" / "While We're Friends", released October 1967.[4]
During this period they were regular support artists to many bands of the era, including The Small Faces,[5] the Alan Price Set,[6] The Animals,[7][8][9] and more.
The Professional Years[edit]
In November 1967 they turned full time professional, and went on their first continental Tour with the psychedelic La Fenétre Rose package show supporting Keith West and Tomorrow, Cat Stevens, Zoot Money, Dantalion's Chariot,The Spencer Davis Group and The Soft Machine.
BBC Radio One Session Band[edit]
On returning from this tour they made their first ever B.B.C Radio One recording at Maida Vale Studios for the David Symonds Show in December 1967.[10] From this beginning, they went on to record many more shows for the B.B.C.
The first record release of 1968 was "The Worlds Getting Smaller" / "Don't Bother", [11] released April 1968. Once again the songs were written by Tokenam Aw, the 'A' side arranged by Rex Morris, and the 'B' side, by Arthur Greenslade, from the BBC band, "Arthur Greenslade and the G Men".[12]
First L.P. "It's Soft Rock and Allsorts, it's Katch 22" 1968.[edit]
In the early part of the year, they recorded their first album, on the budget label Saga Records [13], entitled "Its Soft Rock and Allsorts, It's Katch 22", it was recorded entirely at Regent Sound Studios in London[14], and for the first time featured some songs, which were written by the band themselves, particularly Martin Godbold, (who wrote under the name of Martin Wayne), Paul Bonner, and Mike Eastman. Released in May 1968, it went on to sell somewhere in the region of 75000 copies, and became the BBC Radio One LP of the Week, on the [David Symonds Show], leading to the band becoming one of the most regular session bands.[15]
During 1968, "Katch 22" continued to play support to many "chart" bands of the time including The Kinks,[16] Bay City Rollers,[17] Wayne Fontana[18] and the Mindbenders, etc., but were gradually becoming a 'main act' in their own right, where they would have a supporting act. They also became session singers for other artistes in the Fontana stable, plus others, and the very first of these was to sing backing vocals for Wayne Fontana on his record, "Never An Everyday Thing" / "Waiting For a Break In The Clouds"[19], with musical arrangement by Mike Vickers of Manfred Mann.[20][21]
Mike-eastman (talk) 13:21, 12 February 2020 (UTC)
First television appearance and feature film debut[edit]
May 1968. Their first ever television recording was for "Late Night Line-Up" / "Colour Me Pop" BBC 2 TV, recorded at BBC Studio B, White City, Shepherds Bush, London. One of the first ever television shows recorded in colour. The show was screened 18 May.
Due to the radio popularity of the LP, Katch 22 were approached to play themselves in a discotheque scene in the Michael Klinger film "Baby Love" https://books.google.com/ title=Filmfacts: Volume 12 |page=82 |author=American Film Institute year=1969, starring Diana Dors, Anne Lynn, Linda Hayden, Keith Barron and Dick Emery. To coincide with the film and featured in it, were two Tokenam Aw songs, Baby Love/ Out Of My Life with musical arrangement by the band.
Radio One, more singles and personnel changes.[edit]
- August 1968. BBC Radio One Session for the David Symonds Show, at Maida Vale Studio, London W9.
- September 1968. Session singers, Hughie Greens, Christmas LP.
- September 1968. Backing Vocals session for Wayne Fontana, "Never An Everyday Thing" [22]
Their next single was "Pumpkin Mini" / "100,000 Years",[23] released in November 1968 with musical arrangement by Richard Hartley, originally from the group Fire.
- January 1969. BBC Aeolian 2 Studio. The Dave Cash Live Show, with guests Ronnie Corbet and Bill Tidy.
- January 1969 - February 1969, "Katch 22" were resident at the famous Star Club in Hamburg,[24], following in the footsteps of the 'Beatles' and many bands before them.
- March 1969 the film Baby Love had its premier at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square London. To coincide with this event, the single "Baby Love" and "Out Of My Life"[25] was released.
- March 1969 [Paul Clifton] ( Bass Guitar ) left to join "Cliff Bennet and the Rebel Rousers, and later that year in April 1969, [Martin Godbold], (now calling himself Martin Wayne) left also to form a progressive rock band calling themselves Nimbus. Paul was replaced by ex Portsmouth based band "Cherry Smash" bass guitarist, [John Curtis]. "Cherry Smash", were in the same management stable as "Katch 22". [John Edward Entertainments]. Martin was replaced by [Keith Wilford], ex Newcastle-Upon-Tyne band, "Sefton Wall".
The influence of Keith's guitar playing and John's driving bass style bought a new more contemporary sound to the band, and the new line-up played their first BBC Radio session in April 1969 for the Dave Cash Live Show, recorded at BBC Radio One Maida Vale Studio.[26]
- May 1969. BBC Paris Studio, BBC Paris Studio Lower Regent Street, London, recorded Radio One Club.[27].
- June 1969. Recorded The Jimmy Young Show BBC Aeolian 2 Studio.[28]
- August 1969. BBC Radio One Club Live[29]', at the Top Rank Suite, Swansea, South Wales.
- September 1969. Recorded the Terry Wogan Show at Aeolian Hall, Bond Street, London.[30]
- November 1969. BBC Radio One Stuart Henry Show,at the Maida Vale Studios, London W9.[31]
- November 1969. CBS Records released a new single titled "It's The Sunshine", written by Paul Bonner and Mike Eastman, and a 'B' side written by Lally Stott called "Mrs. Jones". [32]
John Curtis left in December 1969 to join Gary Moore,[33] and was immediately replaced by [Bryan Jackson].
The group also continued to tour extensively, playing on the University, and RAF and Naval Camp circuit, plus theatres and clubs.
In January 1970, the band released a record under the pseudonym "[Westland Steamboat]", entitled "Born Under A Bad Sign" / "Missouri Train". The two songs were written by Mike Eastman / Paul Bonner / and Stephen Shane. The record was produced by Stephen Shane.
- February 1970. Recorded The Terry Wogan Show. BBC Radio One.[34]
- March 1970. Recorded The Jimmy Young Show. BBC Radio One.
- April 1970. Recorded The Stuart Henry Show. BBC Radio One.
- May 1970. Recorded The Jimmy Young Show. BBC Radio One.
- June 1970. Recorded The Jimmy Young Show. BBC Radio One.
- July 1970. Recorded The Terry Wogan Show. BBC Radio One.
August 1970. Summer residency at the Blue Lagoon Newquay, Cornwall, during the season they played support for "Status Quo" and other visiting top bands of the time.
- October 1970. BBC Aeolian Hall Studio, recorded The Terry Wogan Show.
- October 1970. BBC Maida Vale Studio, recorded The Jimmy Young Show.
In December 1970 Brian Jackson left the band, and Mike Eastman changed over from Guitar to Bass Guitar, and the band continued as a three piece with the line up:- Mike Eastman Bass Guitar / Piano / Vocals, Paul Bonner Drums / Vocals, and Keith Wilford, Lead Guitar / Vocals.
By this time Tokenam Aw had gone back to Hawaii and management and agency were taken over by ex Radio London DJ /Agent John Edward.
May 1971. First BBC Radio One Session with the new three piece line-up, was for [The Jimmy Young Show]. 29 July 1971. Recorded at the BBC Studios at Pebble Mill, Birmingham, for the [Jimmy Young Show].[35]
They played their last show as "Katch 22" on 5 February 1972. The three remaining members went on to form 'Paintbox'.
Mike-eastman (talk) 12:16, 24 July 2018 (UTC)
Recent Work[edit]
After the success of the Cherry Red Album released in 2011, during 2014, original members Paul Bonner and Mike Eastman, got together again, writing new music and songs together. An album entitled "Classical Soft Rock" was the result, with eleven new songs released in January 2015.[36]
They continue to compose together to this day,[37] and in July 2015, the '1970' single "It's The Sunshine", was re-launched by Radio Mi-Amigo on the Tony Currie Show,[38] during the Pirate Radio Week in Harwich, and a new song was also written specially for the occasion called "Sing Me An Old Song" ( Pirate Radio Memories)".
- February 2016. A new album was released on their own label Rookwood Records, titled "Drifting". The title track of the same name, was originally written in 1970 as the next single on CBS Records,[39], but was never released. A further 10 new songs completed the album, including "Sing Me An Old Song".
- August 2016. Katch 22 were recorded live in an interview on the Tony Currie Show Radio Mi Amigo, in Harwich, during which they played four songs.
- November 2016. A live interview and performance was recorded for the Keith Skues Show[40] at the BBC Radio Norfolk studio in Norwich. The programme was broadcast on Keith's show * in December 2016. The interview lasted an hour and a quarter and featured archive BBC Radio Club Live recordings plus music from their newer albums.
- April 2017. "Pumpkin Mini" is featured on a compilation CD Box - Set, from the RPM label called Night Comes Down. 60's British mod, R & B, Freakbeat & Swinging London Nuggets. Catalogue number.RPMBX535.[41]
In the early months of 2019, Mike Eastman and Paul Bonner recorded new tracks for a new album, which was released later that year, in June.
Personnel[edit]
Original members[edit]
- Mike Eastman. Rhythm Guitar. Vocals. 1966 to 17 December 1970. Bass guitar 17 December 1970 to present date. Keyboards (second instrument), 1966 to present date.
- Paul Bonner. Drums. Vocals. 1966 to present date.
- Martin Godbold. Lead Guitar. Vocals. 1966 to 11 April 1969.
- Robert Godbold. Bass Guitar. 1966 to 1 July 1967.
Later members[edit]
- Paul Clifton. Bass Guitar. Vocals. 1 July 1967 to 28 March 1969.
- Keith Wilford. Lead Guitar. Vocals. 12 April 1969 to 5 February 1972.
- John Curtis. Bass Guitar. Vocals. 28 March 1969 to 19 December 1969.
- Bryan Jackson. Bass Guitar. 20 December 1969 to 16 December 1970.
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- It's Soft Rock and Allsorts,[42] released 10 May 1968
- Major Catastrophe, The Katch 22 Story 1966-1969,[43] released 25 April 2011
- Classical Soft Rock,[44] released 30 January 2015
- Drifting,[45] released 27 February 2016
- Rise and Shine released 7 June 2019
Mike-eastman (talk) 20:44, 11 July 2019 (UTC)
Singles[edit]
- "Major Catastrophe" / "Hold Me"[46] [Released 3 October 1966].
- "Makin My Mind Up" / "While Were Friends"[47] [Released 20 October 1967].
- "The Worlds Getting Smaller" / "Don't Bother"[48] [Released 27 April 1968.]
- "Never An Everyday Thing" / "Waiting For A Break In The Clouds". Session singers backing [Wayne Fontana][49] [Released October 1968]
- "Pumpkin Mini" / "100,000 Years"[50] [30 October 1968].
- "Baby Love" / "Out Of My Life"[51] [Released 4 April 1969].
- "Mrs. Jones" / "It's The Sunshine"[52] [Released 14 November 1969.
- "Born Under A Bad Sign" / "Missouri Train" (as Westland Steamboat[53]) [Released 23 January 1970]
External links[edit]
- Katch 22 Biography at 45cat
- Cherry Red Records
- https://katch-22-band.jimdosite.com
- https://www.facebook.com/katch22.band
References[edit]
- ↑ Fontana Records
- ↑ Olympic Recording Studios, London
- ↑ Abbott, Kingsley. "Katch 22 - Major Catastrophe: The Katch 22 Story 1966-1969". Record Collector. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ Fontana Records, TF874
- ↑ Small Faces
- ↑ Alan Price
- ↑ The Animals
- ↑ The Move,
- ↑ The Kinks
- ↑ BBC Radio One, David Symonds Show.
- ↑ Fontana Records TF930
- ↑ Arthur Greenslade, BBC Band.
- ↑ Saga Records EROS8047
- ↑ Regent Sound Studios
- ↑ </Radio Times>
- ↑ The Kinks
- ↑ Bay City Rollers
- ↑ Wayne Fontana.
- ↑ Fontana Records TF976
- ↑ Manfred Mann.
- ↑ Mike Vickers
- ↑ Wayne Fontana, "Never An Everyday Thing" Fontana Records. TF976
- ↑ Fontana Records
- ↑ Star Club, Grósse Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany
- ↑ Fontana Records TF1005
- ↑ Dave Cash Live Show, BBC Radio One
- ↑ BBC Radio One Club
- ↑ BBC Radio one, Jimmy Young Show
- ↑ BBC Radio One Club.
- ↑ BBC Radio One Terry Wogan Show
- ↑ BBC Radio One Stuart Henry Show
- ↑ CBS Records
- ↑ Hit record Parisienne Walkways
- ↑ BBC Radio One, Terry Wogan Show,
- ↑ BBC Television and Radio Studio, Pebble Mill Birmingham.
- ↑ 574635 Records DK
- ↑ The Beat Magazine. November 2015 No. 163 Volume 15 Kingsley House Publishers
- ↑ Tony Currie, disc jockey
- ↑ CBS Records
- ↑ Keith Skues
- ↑ RPM Records
- ↑ It's Katch 22 Saga record label.Saga EROS 8074
- ↑ Cherry Red Records/RPM Records (United Kingdom)|RPM RETRO893
- ↑ DK Records UPC872133867375
- ↑ DK Records UPC872133080606
- ↑ Fontana records TF768
- ↑ Fontana records TF874
- ↑ Fontana records TF930
- ↑ Fontana records TF976
- ↑ Fontana records TF984
- ↑ Fontana records TF1005
- ↑ CBS Records CBS4644
- ↑ CBS Records CBS4756
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