The Class of '58
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The Class of '58 | |
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| Origin | Wales, U.K |
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| Years active | 1986-Present |
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| Website | theclassof58 |
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The Class of '58 are a British rock and roll and doo-wop band from South Wales. Since 2002 the Class has consisted of the immediate Coleman family, Howie Coleman (Father - Lead Guitar and Vocals), Chris Coleman (Mother - Double Bass and Vocals), John Coleman (Eldest Son - Drums and Vocals) and David Coleman (Youngest Son - Piano and Vocals.[1]
Biography[edit]
Originally formed in 1986 by founding member Howie Coleman[2], in Penarth, South Wales, the band found success performing in the United Kingdom and Europe, thanks to the U.K Rock & Roll Revival, in the 1980's. They were signed to renown agent Paul Barrett's stable[3] and in 1990, Howie's wife Chris, joined the band full time. Soon after the band began touring as the European backing band for a number of original 1950's recording stars including Jack Scott[4], with whom they recorded a live album[5], Charlie Gracie[6], Johnny Preston[7], Frankie Ford, Janis Martin[8], DJ Fontana, The Comets, The Crickets, Wanda Jackson[9], Ray Campi[10] and British artists including Freddie 'Fingers' Lee, Lonnie Donnegan and Wee Willie Harris among others. Alongside backing touring artists, they continued to perform in the U.K and Europe in their own right, most commonly as a trio, with various stand in drummers.
This formation of the band continued until early 2002 when long term drummer Dave Coats, Husband of Singer Heather Jones, left to persue other business interests. Eldest son John Coleman, then aged 8, joined The Class of '58 full time on drums shortly after. By the end of 2002 youngest son David Coleman had joined on piano, aged 6. This has been the lineup of the band since then and, particularly in recent years, they've enjoyed good success, garnering a large and dedicated following within the European Rock & Roll scene.[11][12][13][14] They have been credited as being a major early influence in the increase in opportunity given to young musicians in the U.K music industry, particularly within the U.K and European Rock & Roll music scene.
The band continues to tour all over the world.[15] They have and continue to make various appearances on U.K and European T.V and Radio and have released a Live DVD "The Class of '58 : Live in Session"[16] but as yet, despite featuring on a number of compilation albums haven't released an album.
The band are associated with a number of brands; Drummer, John Coleman, is endorsed by Ludwig Drums[17], Murat Diril Cymbals[18] and Code Drum Heads. Double Bass Player, Chris Coleman, is endorsed by Innovation Bass Strings[19]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 1995 - Jack Scott Live with The Class of '58 (Rockhouse Records)
Singles[edit]
- 1994 - My True Love (Teddy Boy Rock 'n'Roll Vol 2) (Fury Records)
- 2001 - Blue Scar (Rock 'n' Roll Records)
- 2002 - Times Are Getting Hard Boys (Play Rock 'n'Roll) (Rock 'n' Roll Records)
Films[edit]
- 2020 - The Class of '58 : Live in Session (Classroom Records)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Romford Recorder - The Class of '58". romfordrecorder.co.uk. 7 June 2012.
- ↑ "Howie Coleman". theclassof58.com.
- ↑ "Paul Barrett Rockabilly Hall of Fame". rockabillyhall.com.
- ↑ "Jack Scott UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "Jack Scott Live with The Class of '58". discogs.com.
- ↑ "Charlie Gracie UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "Johnny Preston UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "Jannis Martin UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "Wanda Jackson UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "Ray Campi UK Tours". americanrocknrolluktours.co.uk.
- ↑ "The Class of '58 bei Rickermann Eine Familie Geht in die Vollen". wn.de.
- ↑ "Cronache Ancona - Summer Jamboree 2019". cronacheancona.it. 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Rockin Doowop Gran Canaria Festival 2018". somosociosos.com.
- ↑ "How Rock got its Roll back". theguardian.com. 27 February 2008.
- ↑ "Chromefest 2018". coastcommunitynews.com.au. 19 October 2018.
- ↑ "The Class of '58 : Live in Session". discogs.com.
- ↑ "Ludwig Drums UK: John Coleman". activemusic.co.uk.
- ↑ "Murat Diril Cymbals: John Coleman". muratdiril.com.
- ↑ "Innovation Bass Strings: Chris Coleman". innovationstrings.com.
External links[edit]
- The Class of '58 Official Website
- The Class of '58 at Black Cat Rockabilly
- The Class of '58 at Discogs
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