THE VAMPS – ARCHIVE

Australia’s first all-female rock group 1965-1975

A collection of notes and memorabilia on the Vamps complied by Margaret Britt. Transcribed by Michael Organ, May-June 2014.

Part 1 – Notes by Margaret Britt, May 2014

No.1

The Vamps

This was the original line-up 1965. VAMPS first big gig, Orange (June). About August – September 1965 I added a vocalist Janice Glading (stage name Babs King) and made it a five piece. Played Millers Circuit in Sydney. TV Don Lane Show 1965, and other various venues around Sydney. This line-up changed early 1966.

Kaye Gazzard – Drums

Judy Owen – Rhythm guitar

Wendy Walton – Bass guitar

Margaret Britt – Lead guitar

* Added 5th member Babs King (Janice Glading) – Vocals

NB: Line-up changed early 1966.

Documents

1. The Vamps. Stomp City, AMOCO Centre, Orange. This Saturday. June 1965. Poster (copy) in black and pale orange, featuring the original four members. L to R – Kay, Margaret, Wendy and Judy.

2. Look out for the Vamps! Newspaper clipping (copy). Photograph of original four members L to R – Wendy, Margaret, Kay and Judy (portraits later used in poster). Plus text: Previous “Stomp City” attendance records are expected to be shattered on Saturday night when Australia’s

leading all-girl band, The Vamps (pictured) from Sydney, make their first appearance in Orange…..

3. Record 2,030 attend Stomp City. Newspaper clipping. Text: … Biggest drawcard at Saturday’s dance was leading Australian all-girl band, “The Vamps” from Sydney. The four girls, dressing in purple and black, appeared from a makeshift cave on the stage about 8.30pm, and their half-hour performance “stopped the show.” They made three similar appearances during the night, each with equal effect…

4. Vamps Maroubra 1965 – five girls in dark jackets outside steps of a building. Photograph (copy).

5. Vamps live on stage Maroubra 1965. L. to R. – Kay drums, Wendy bass, Margaret lead guitar, Judy rhythm guitar, Jan (Babs) behind speaker vocals. Photograph (copy).

6. Vamps. Band with instruments and in uniform by a white stairwell. L. to R. – Janice (Babs), Judy, Kay, Margaret and Wendy. Photograph (copy). Shortly after the AMOCO Centre Orange 1965 gig (added another member – Janice on vocals – we worked on the Millers Circuit. Original drum kit.

No.2

The Vamps

Approximately February 1966 Vamps went on tour in Queensland, playing the Showground circuit. June – July – August – September 1966. This line-up worked in Brisbane and Ipswich areas appearing on a few TV shows in Brisbane.

Vamps

Jan Little – Drums

Merlene Ryder – Rhythm guitar

Lisa Kay – Bass guitar

Margaret Britt – Lead guitar

Elaine Nielson – Vocals

Documents

1. The Vamps. Photograph. New line-up, 1966. Left to right: Margaret, Lisa Kay, Merlene, Jan and Elaine.

2. “The Vamps” at the Show. The Daily Mercury, Mackay, 21 June 1966. Newspaper advertisement. Photograph + information.

3. Vamps at Cabaret. Bowen Independent, Friday 24 June 1966. Newspaper cutting. Notice of gig at the Go Go Cabaret, Queen’s Beach Motel.

4. Go Go to the Go Go. Promotional leaflet re gig at Go Go Cabaret, Queen’s Beach Motel, Saturday 26 June 1966.

5. Vamps at Cabaret. Bowen Independent, Friday 24 June 1966. Newspaper advertisement. Notice of gig at the Go Go Cabaret, Queen’s Beach Motel.

6. Vamps are not just long-haired musicians. In Orbit – for Teens and Twenties. Newspaper clipping. Brisbane, np, nd. Photograph + article by Kathy Stuart. Left to right” Margaret, Merlene, Jan, Lisa and Elaine + dog. Text: Their hair is about the same length as that of most popsters – except for the lead guitarist who has SHOULDER length locks. But not even the squarest of Grannies could criticise because – the Vamps are an all-girl band. They’re from Sydney and they’re currently working their way around Brisbane’s teenage circuit. The Vamps are Margaret Britt and her cousins Marlene Ryder, and Lisa Kay James, Jan Little and Elaine Nielsen. The girls have been thumping out their brand of rhythm for two years, and for the last 12 months it has been a full-time job. Versatility is one of their virtues. Each Vamp is proficient in at least two parts in the group. Here’s a sample of their talents. Margaret plays lead, harmonica, and organ; Marlene is rhythm guitar and saxophonist; Elaine sings and plays the organ; Jan sings and drums; and Kay plays bass and guitar.

7. The Vamps at the Show. Queensland tour poster.

8. The Vamps at the Show. The Townsville Daily Bulletin, Tuesday 5 July 1966. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information.

9. At the Show- The Vamps. The Townsville Daily Bulletin, Wednesday 6 July 1966. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information. Photograph of Margaret and Farfisa organ.

10. The Vamps at the Show. The Cairns Post, Tuesday 19 July 1966 and Wednesday 20 July 1966. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + text.

11. The Vamps on IN, 20 September 1966. Running sheet for TV show. Notes that the Vamps performed House of the Rising Sun and Hanky Panky.

12. The Vamps on IN. TV Times, 28 September 1966. Advertisement for the band’s appearance on the BTQ7 TV show IN. Mondays at 6.30pm. Also includes letters to the editor praising their appearance.

13. The Vamps on IN. TV Week, 15 October 1966. Brief report on the appearance of the band on the BTQ7 TV show IN.

14. The Vamps on IN. Letter to the editor complimenting their performance.

15. All Girl Band. Newspaper clipping. Report on the Vamp’s appearance on IN.

16. Enter the Girls. Letter to the editor by Alice Watson re Vamps performance on IN.

17. It’s the latest “IN” show. Advertisement for the Vamps Queensland tour. Photograph + text.

18. The Vamps. Gig at the Lionleigh Hotel. The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton. Newspaper clipping.

19. The Vamps. Gig at the Lionleigh Hotel. The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton. Newspaper clipping.

20. The Vamps. Gig at the YMCA Spectacular, Wintergarden Theatre. The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton. Newspaper clipping.

21. The Vamps. Gig poster. Photograph of Margaret Britt at Farfisa organ + text.

22. The Vamps at Bald Hills, Bonny View. Newspaper advertisement. “Modern musical misses.”

23. The Vamps at the Bowl. Newspaper advertisement.

24. The Vamps. Photograph + text. PIX magazine, 26 November 1966, page 6. Text: All-girl group, The Vamps, from Sydney, at a coffee-break rehearsal for another Terry Herbert show at The Bowl. Left to right: Margaret (lead guitar), Elaine (vocalist, with Vamp the dog), Jan (drums), Lisa (bass guitar) and Merlene (rhythm guitar).

25. The Vamps at the Story Bridge Hotel. Telegraph News Pictorial, Brisbane, Saturday 24 December 1966. Newspaper advertisement. * The Bee Gees * The Vamps.

26. The Vamps at the Story Bridge Hotel. Newspaper advertisement. * Richard Gray * The Vamps.

27. The Vamps and banners, Brisbane Exhibition. 1966. Photograph. Babs returned for this gig. Six members of the band on a stage in front of five large banners promoting the group at the Brisbane Exhibition show.

28. Complimentary / Admit One / The Vamps. Orange card.

No.3

Vamps

This is the third line-up change. Elaine Nielsen was replaced by Denise Cooper on vocals approximately September 1966. We performed at Cloudland (Brisbane), The Cave, Story Bridge Hotel, Lands Office Hotel and quite a few more venues around Brisbane. We had two agents at the time – Bill South Agency and Ivan Dayman, both from Brisbane. From Brisbane we came back to Sydney and worked once more on the Millers Circuit., Tiki Village (King’s Cross) and also The Rex Hotel (Kings Cross) Sound Lounge. Our Sydney agent manager was Les Masliath from Showgroup Management. The Vamps then went to Melbourne and played at The Sound Lounge in St. Kilda, Sergio’s Rendezvous and the George Hotel.

Drums – Jan Little

Bass – Lisa Kay

Rhythm – Merlene Ryder

Lead and harp – Margaret Britt

Denise Cooper – Vocals.

Documents

1. The Vamps on stage. Photograph. Left to right: Jan Little, Merlene Ryder, Lisa Kay and Margaret Britt playing harmonica. At the Millers Hotel, Blacktown, 1966.

2. The Vamps, All Girl Band. Tiki Village Nite Spot, 22 Macleay St., Potts Point. Nightly Thursday to Saturday. Newspaper advertisement, Daily Mirror, Sydney, Thursday 19 January 1967.

3. The Vamps at the Sound Lounge, St. Kilda. Melbourne, March 1967. Photograph and text on card.

4. The Vamps – back to the 20s? Young Sun - The Scene with Ian Livingstone, The Sun – News and Pictorial, Melbourne, Monday 6 March 1967. Newspaper article + photograph. Interview with Margaret Britt.

5. The Vamps. Photograph. Left to right: Lisa Kay, Denise Cooper, Jan Little, Merlene Ryder and Margaret Britt + dog. Studio photograph with instruments and jump suits – used for cover of Sound Lounge card.

6. The Vamps. Photograph. Left to right: Merlene Ryder, Jan Little, Denise Cooper, Lisa Kay and Margaret Britt + dog. Posed on a stage (?Sound Lounge) with instruments and jump suits.

7. The Vamps. Photograph. Left to right: Denise Cooper, Jan Little, Merlene Ryder, Lisa Kay and Margaret Britt + dog. Posed on a stage (?Sound Lounge) with instruments and jump suits.

8. The Vamps. Photograph. Left to right: Margaret Britt, Merlene Ryder, Jan Little, Lisa Kay and Denise Cooper + dog. Posed on a stage (?Sound Lounge) with instruments and uniforms.

No.4

Vamps

?May - July – September 1967. This line-up replaced

Denise Cooper – Vocals

Lisa Kay – Bass

Jan Little – Drums

Merlene Ryder – Rhythm

New members

Linda Cable – Bass and lead guitar

Terri Scott –Rhythm guitar

Marilyn Ockwell – Drums

The Sound Lounge, St Kilda, changed its name to Ringo Phones. The Vamps appeared on TV in Melbourne then returned to Sydney and the Millers Circuit (Parramatta). This line-up was very short lived, 5-6 months maybe. I replaced these girls before going to Noumea and Vietnam in 1967.

Documents

1. Vamps. Melbourne, May 1967. Photograph. New line-up. Left to right: Margaret Britt, Linda Cable, Marilyn Ockwell and Terri Scott. Studio photograph with mirror, in skirts and boots, with Margaret at the organ.

2. Vamps. Melbourne, May 1967. Photograph. Studio photograph with mirror, in jump suits and with instruments.

No.5

Vamps

These girls replaced Linda Cable, Terri Scott and Marilyn Ockwell.

Julie Hibberd – Keyboard, vocals

Carol Middlemiss – Drums, vocals

Val Falloon- Rhythm guitar, bass, vocals

Denise Cooper – Vocals, rejoined the Vamps

Margaret Britt – Lead guitar, harmonica, bass, vocals

Before going to Vietnam we played in Noumea (New Caledonia). After Vietnam we played in Singapore, Mount Isa, Sydney, Melbourne, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Laos. We also did various TV shows in Sydney, Noumea and the Philippines. The last stint before heading to the United States in May 1969 was in Melbourne at the Whisky A Go Go (old Sound Lounge and Ringo Phones), Southern Aurora Hotel and George Hotel, St Kilda. Denise Cooper, vocals, did not go to the USA with us as I went back to a four piece group. Val Falloon rhythm and bass was also replaced by Joy Carroll.

Documents

1. The Vamps. Sydney, July 1967. Promotional still. Photograph. Left to right: Val Falloon, Julie Hibberd, Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt and Denise Cooper (blond wig), plus instruments, in white uniform. This is the band that went to New Caledonia on the way to Vietnam.

2. Vietnam for pops. 1967. Newspaper clipping re application to go to Vietnam.

3. Les Vamps: l’attraction a sensation du Biarritz. New Caledonia, September 1967. Newspaper clipping showing the band in performance, with 3 photographs. Last performance before going to Vietnam.

4. Les Vamps a la plage. La France austral, New Caledonia, September 1967. Newspaper clipping showing the band on a beach with instruments.

5. Les Vamps, …et nous … et nous .. et nous... La France australe, New Caledonia, September 1967. Newspaper clipping showing the band on a beach.

6. China Beach, Vietnam, 1967. Colour photograph. The Vamps waiting for a chopper.

7. LZ Ross US base, Danang, November 1967. Colour photograph of soldiers and jeep.

8. Vamps on stage, LZ Ross US base, Danang, Vietnam, November 1967. Colour photograph.

9. Vamps on stage, Vietnam. January 1968. Colour photograph. This concert was cut short due to a mortar attack just behind the tent. We later received a plaque for being on the Front Line.

10. Downtown Saigon. Photograph. Julie Hibberd, agents (3) and Margaret.

11. Downtown Saigon. Photograph. Margaret, agent and Julie Hibberd.

12. Carol Middlemiss in chopper and on gun. Photograph.

13. Vamps are safe in Saigon, Sun, Sydney, 5 February 1968. Newspaper clipping.

14. The Girls are Happy and Safe. January 1968. Newspaper clipping re Vamps in Vietnam.

15. Australian Pop Girls Reported Safe and Well. January 1968. Newspaper clipping re Vamps in Vietnam.

16. Girls Safe. February 1968. Newspaper clipping re Vamps in Vietnam.

17. The Vamps weren’t afraid of the Viet Cong. Australian Women’s Weekly, 5 June 1968. Photograph + story.

18. Vamp-ing It Up. Singapore and Malaysia. 1968. Newspaper clipping. Played at Singapore Intercontinental after Vietnam and before returning to Australia. Photograph + story.

19. Vamps in Singapore. 1968. Studio photograph. Left to right: Margaret, Denise, Juile, Val and Carol seated at front. With instruments.

20. Vamps in Singapore. Colour photographs proof sheet. 12 photographs.

21. Vamps in Singapore. 1968. Newspaper clipping for concert at the National Theatre, presented by Sonovox Music Corporation.

22. The Original Vamps. 1968. Newspaper advertisement for gig at The Barkly Hotel, Mt Isa, Queensland. First Australian gig on the way home from Vietnam. The Pussycats had played as the Vamps prior to going to Vietnam.

23. The Vamps. Promotional still. Photograph. Parisian Studios, 33 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Left to right: Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt, Val Falloon and Julie Hibberd, plus instruments.

24. The Vamps. 1968. Promotional still. Photograph. Parisian Studios, 33 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Left to right: Joy Carroll, Carol Middlemiss, Julie Hibberd, Denise Cooper and Margaret Britt, plus Margaret Britt at the front with multiple arms.

25. The Vamps. 1968. Promotional still. Photograph. Parisian Studios, 33 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Left to right: Margaret Britt, Denise Cooper, Julie Hibberd, Carol Middlemiss and Joy Carroll, plus instruments in front.

26. The Vamps. 1968. Promotional still. Photograph. Parisian Studios, 33 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Close up, in white sparkly dresses. Left to right: Joy Carroll , Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt, Julie Hibberd and Denise Cooper.

27. The Vamps - The Sky is the Limit. New Idea magazine, 1968. Photograph + story by Val Falloon. Left to right: Joy Carroll, Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt, Julie Hibberd and Denise Cooper. New member Joy Carroll took Val Falloon’s place as she pursued a career in journalism.

28. The Vamps. Return to Sydney after Vietnam. 1968. Newspaper clipping.

29. Top Vamper. Go-Set, 1968. Magazine clipping. Story + photograph of Margaret Britt. Returning to Sydney and Melbourne after Vietnam.

30. All Girl Band! The Vamps. Reservoir Hotel, K/s Southern Aurora Hotel, 1968. Newspaper advertisement. Gig details + photograph.

31. Vamps in Tahiti. September 1968. Title: Pour la premiere fois dimanche a Tahiti : un orchestra de femmes. Le Journal de Tahiti. Newspaper clipping. Story in French + photograph. Left to right: Denise Cooper, Julie Hibberd, Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt and Joy Carroll all. Photograph of the band standing around an organ with the Vamps logo.

32. Un Orchestre de Femmes. Tahiti, Bonux, 15 October 1968. Newspaper clipping. Story + photograph.

33. Letter to Margaret Britt from Tony A. Bambridge re Hotel Moana Nui, Tahiti. A letter of recommendation following their 3 week engagement.

34. Orchestre au Feminin. Tahiti, 1968. Newspaper clipping. Photographs + story, in French.

35. Unique: un orchestra de femmes a Noumea. 1968. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + story, in French.

36. Taiwan – a miniature China. Postcard, 1968. Record of the band’s visit to Taipei.

37. The Vamps. Singapore, 1968. Promotional photograph. Left to right: Carol Middlemiss, Julie Hibberd, Denise Cooper, Margaret Britt and Joy Carroll, with instruments.

38. The Vamps. 1968. Club Orient News, Canacao Clipper, Subic Bay, Philippines. Newspaper clipping + photograph. Left to right: Denise Cooper, Julie Hibberd, Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt and Joy Carroll all. Photograph of the band standing around an organ with the Vamps logo.

39. The Vamps at Club Orient, Subic Bay, Philippines. 1968. Card listing acts for the week.

40. The Vamps. 1968. The Afterburner, Subic Bay, Philippines. Newspaper clipping + photograph. The photograph is a reverse image of the top half of the Parisian Studios promotional still, but

also includes the band standing in front of their instruments. Cocoanut Grove Herald, Phillippines. 1968. Photograph + story.

41. Vamps live on Philippines TV. 1968. Photograph. Picture of the 5-piece band performing live on a TV stage. Left to right: Julie, Jay, Carol, Denise and Margaret. Dressed in white skirts.

42. Vamps live on Philippines TV. 1968. Photograph. Picture of the 5-piece band on a TV stage, with Denise being interviewed. Left to right: Julie, Jay, Carol, Denise and Margaret. Dressed in white skirts.

43. Vamps live on Philippines TV. 1968. Photograph. Picture of the 5-piece band performing live on a TV stage. Left to right: Julie, Jay, Carol, Denise and Margaret. Dressed in black skirts.

44. The Vamps at the Café de Paris. Bangkok World – News of the World and Community, Sunday 5 January 1969. Newspaper clipping with photograph. Notice of performance at the Café de Paris.

45. The Vamps – Top girl show band from Australia, 3rd-16th January, 1969. Café de Paris, Bangkok, Thailand. Colour promotional poster featuring a number of acts for the Christmas and New Year period. Left to right: Denise, Margaret, Carol, Julie, Joy.

46. The Vamps, Melbourne April 1969. Studio photograph. Left to right: Jay Carroll, Carol Middlemiss, Margaret Britt and Julie Hibberd, plus instruments. Leder’s Photographic Service, 17 Grey Street, St. Kilda.

No. 6

Vamps

The following 4 piece band went to the United States in 1969, leaving on Mother’s Day (May) and working through to December 1970.

Julie Hibberd – Keyboard, vocals

Carol Middlemiss – Drums, vocals

Joy Carroll - Bass

Margaret Britt – Lead guitar, harmonica, bass, vocals

When Carol Middlemiss left to return to Australia, the band was joined by Mary Kay Kvenzli.

Documents

1. The Vamps on stage, Tehachapi Prison, California. February 1971. Photograph. Australian flag on organ.

2. Letter thanking Vamps for appearance at Tehachapi Prison. 3 February 1971.

3. The Vamps, by Darrell Connelly, Tehachapi Prison newspaper. Refers to Cheryl, Micky, Julie and Margret. Photograph + text. Left to right: Julie Hibberd, ?, ? and Margaret Britt.

4. Vamps in USA. Australian music newspaper clipping. Photograph + text. Left to right: …

5. Vamps at Gigi’s Can Can Lounge. Jacksonville Journal. Newspaper advertisement. Photograph + information. First Jax Appearance. US.

6. Vamps at Dixieland Club. 1970. Yellow, red and black flyer. Photograph + information. Starting Monday, March 30.

7. Australian Vamps. Colour promotional photograph. Gary van Zeeland Talent Inc. Left to right: Mary Kay Kuenzli, Joy Carroll, Margaret Britt, Julie Hibberd. Photography: Maurice Seymour. Dark blue, metallic, miniskirts. 2 copies.

8. Australian Vamps. Colour promotional photograph. Gary van Zeeland Talent Inc. Left to right: Julie Hibberd, Margaret Britt, ? ?. Plus instruments. Photography: Maurice Seymour. Dark blue, metallic, miniskirts.

9. Vamps. Promotional photograph. Left to right: Joy Carroll, Margaret Britt, Kay, Julie Hibberd. Photography: Maurice Seymour. Close up head shots.

10. Vamps. Promotional photograph. Left to right: Joy Carroll, Margaret Britt, Kay, Julie Hibberd. Photography: Maurice Seymour. Silk tops with flowery pants.

11. The Vamps. Promotional colour photograph. Left to right: Kay, Joy, Julie, Margaret. Yellow silk tops with flowery pants. Holding instruments.

12. The Vamps. Promotional colour photograph. Left to right: Kay, Joy, Julie, Margaret. Brown stringy tops with flowery pants.

13. Now touring USA – 4 girls from Australia – Vamps. The Barn Nite Club, Huntsville, Alabama. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information.

14. The Australian Vamps. The Diplomat Inn, Huntsville, Alabama. Newspaper advertisement.

15. The Australian Vamp. Club Jetty, Hawaii. The Garden Island. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information.

16. The Australian Vamps. Decatur Cocktail Lounge, Illinois. Newspaper cutting. Photograph + information.

17. The Australian Vamps take over Reder’s. Rockford, Illinois. Newspaper clipping.

18. Australian Vamps here with Miniskirts, Maximusic. Rochester Post-Bulletin. Newspaper cutting. Photograph + story. Picture of band on stage. Left to right: Julie Hibbard, Joy Carroll, Carol Middlemiss and Margaret Britt.

19. The Vamps on stage. Colour photograph.

20. The Australian Vamps. At Mr Kent’s, Spread Eagle, Wisonsin. The Iron Mountain News, Michigan. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information.

21. The Australian Vamps. At Boom Boom Room, Birmingham, Michigan. The Birmingham News. Newspaper clipping.

22. The Australian Vamps. At Boom Boom Room, Birmingham, Michigan. Flyer.

23. Australian Vamps. At The Golden Eagle, Wisconsin Rapids. Newspaper clipping.

24. The Vamps. At Mr. Roberts, Appleton, Wisconsin. Newspaper clipping.

25. The Australian Vamps. At Mr. Roberts, Appleton, Wisconsin. Post-Crescent. Newspaper clipping.

No.7

The Australian Vamps

Whilst in America Carol Middlemiss left the band and they were joined by Mary Kay Kvenzli. The band then comprised:

Julie Hibberd – Keyboard, vocals

Mary Kay Kvenzli – Drums, vocals

Joy Carroll - Bass

Margaret Britt – Lead guitar, harmonica, bass, vocals

Documents

1. From Sydney, Australia, The Australian Vamps. Flyer in purple. Photograph of 4 piece, with instruments. Left to right: Kay, Margaret, Joy, Julie.

No.8

Jon and the Vamps / The Vamps / Jon and the Australian Vamps

The Vamps were joined by …

Documents

1. The Vamps. The Left Guard, Green Bay. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information. Picture of 8 piece band.

2. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 8 piece band on stage, with Jon out front. Women in red, men in white.

3. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 8 piece band on stage, with Jon out front. Women in red, men in white.

4. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 7 piece band on stage, with 3 girls out front. Women in red, men in white.

5. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 7 piece band on stage, with 3 girls out front. Women in red, men in white.

6. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 7 piece band on stage, with 3 girls out front. Women in turquoise, men in black.

7. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 8 piece band outside venue. Women in turquoise, men in black.

8. The Vamps. St. Paul, Minnesota. Colour photograph. 7 piece band on stage, with 3 girls out front and Jon out front. Women in turquoise, men in black.

9. Jon and the Vamps. Holiday Inn, West. Newspaper advertisement. Photograph + information. 8 piece band.

10. Jon and the Vamps. Colour photograph strip (4) by creek. Turquoise and black. 8 piece.

11. Jon and the Vamps. Colour photograph by creek. Turquoise and black. 8 piece.

12. Jon & the Vamps. 30 April – 5 May. Cabana Club, Kentucky. Newspaper advertisement. Photograph + information.

13. Jon and the Vamps on stage. Colour photograph strip (4). Live on stage. Las Vegas.

14. Jon and the Vamps. Studio colour photograph. Landscape. 8 piece band. Gary van Zeeland Talent Inc. Portraits by Laux of Fond du Lac. Left to right: Rick, Jim, Suzi, Jon, Margaret, Metch, Jim, Tony.

15. Jon and the Vamps. Studio colour photograph. Portrait. 8 piece band. Gary van Zeeland Talent Inc. Portraits by Laux of Fond du Lac. Left to right: Tony, Jim, Margaret, Metch, Suzi, Jon, Jim and Rick.

16. Oasis Nite Club, Honolulu, Hawaii. Card.

17. Chaco’s Steak House, Hawaii. Card.

18. Holiday Inn postcard, Chicago.

19. The Vamps on stage. Chicago. Photograph.

20. The Vamps on stage. Hollywood. Colour photograph

21. Jon and the Vamps. Las Vegas. Studio colour photograph. Portrait. 7 piece band. Women in red, men in white.

22. Jon and the Vamps. Music City, USA, Nashville. Studio photograph. Portrait. 8 piece band. Women in red, men in white – b/w copy.

23. Jon and the Vamps, on stage. Holiday Inn. Colour polaroids (3).

24. Jon and the Vamps. Newspaper advertisement. Holiday Inn, Lake Tahoe. Photograph + information.

25. Margaret Britt. Letter of recommendation. Don James Agency, 21 November 1977.

26. Back by Popular Demand – The Australian Vamps. Dixieland Club. Colour polaroid. 4 piece band + another outside entrance to the club.

27. Now Appearing – Australian Vamps – All Girl Band. Colour polaroid. Jacksonville, North Carolina.

28. Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Card with colour photograph of the 8 piece Jon and the Vamps (red and white costumes).

29. Balcony. Colour photograph of 4 members of Jon and the Vamps on a balcony.

30. Jon and the Vamps. The Entertainer. Photograph + text. 8 piece.

31. Last Week – Jon and the Vamps – in the lounge. Holiday Inn – East, Saginaw, Michigan. Colour photograph.

32. Holiday Inn – East, Saginaw, Michigan. Colour postcard.

33. Jon and the Vamps on stage. Detroit, Michigan. Colour photographs (3).

34. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Cosmopolitan, South Carolina. Flyer. 4 piece band. Photograph + information. Left to right: Margaret, Jon, Julie, ?.

35. Jon and the Australian Vamps. A Jollie Ollie Production. Colour photograph. 4 piece. Left to right: ?, Julie, Jon, Margaret. Front cover of 45rpm single. Recording in Nashville, Tennessee.

36. Rear cover of 45rpm single.

37. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, Tennessee. Colour photograph. 4 piece. Left to right: ?, Jon, Julie, Margaret. Holding ukulele and trumpet.

38. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, Tennessee. Newspaper cutting. 4 piece. Left to right: ?, Jon, Julie, Margaret. Holding ukulele and trumpet.

39. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Colour photograph. 4 piece. Left to right: ?, Julie, Margaret Jon. Sitting on bongo.

40. Nevada.

41. Reno.

42. Nebraska.

43. Los Angeles.

44. The White Hare, The Talk of the Town.

45. Florida.

46. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Stock Market, St Petersburg. Flyer. 4 piece. Photograph + information. Opening 9 August.

47. Jon and the Vamps. Colour photograph. 4 piece. Purple and black.

48. Jon and the Vamps. Colour photograph. 4 piece. Purple and black.

49. Sahara, Lake Lahoe. Postcard.

50. Jon and the Australian Vamps. December, E.M. Club, Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. Flyer.

51. Australian Vamps plus John. Return by Popular Demand. Dixieland Club. 4 piece. Photograph + information. Flyer.

52. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Studio colour photograph. Holding bongo, guitars and trumpet. Don James Music. Purple and black.

53. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Studio colour photograph. Holding bongo, guitars and trumpet. Don James Music.

54. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Studio colour photograph. Outside by tree. Don James Music. Purple and black. Maddock Photography, St Petersburg, Florida. 1970.

55. Australian Vamps. Colour studio photograph. Left to right: Diane, Jon, Julie, Margaret. Gary van Zeeland Talent Inc.

56. Birthday. Hawaii. Colour photograph. Features Margaret, Julie and Jon.

57. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Kauai Resort, Hawaii. Newspaper clipping. Photograph + information. 27 December – 1 January. 4 piece.

58. Jon and the Australian Vamps. Happy New Year. Neighbour Island, Hawaii. Photograph + information.