The Castle kings  

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The Castle Kings
From Greenlaw 


Harry Smith
Mike Wheelans     Drums
Norman Small
Ainsley Purves
Tommy Turnbull
Bob Smith
Jimmy Hay
​John Cowan from 1962
Iain Wease from 1664 Drums

A long time ago in a quiet town called Greenlaw, in Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders, a group of enthusiastic musicians with a burning desire to play ‘Rock’n’Roll’ music got together and formed a band called ‘The Castle Kings’. The band took its name from the Castle Hotel, Greenlaw, where the band’s founder and manager, Harry Smith, lived – Harry’s parents were the proprietors of the hotel.
In addition to Harry, the other founding members of the band were: Norman Small, Ainsley Purves, Tommy Turnbull, Bob Smith, Jimmy Hay, and Mike Whellans.
The band was formed in 1958 and apart from a short break of a few months in 1962 continued a successful existence right through until the end of 1965. Although during its time the band’s membership changed a few times, the following core members were present throughout its entire life: Harry Smith, Norman Small, and Tommy Turnbull. New members John Cowan and Ian Wease joined in 1962 and 1964 respectively

Norman Small is featured heavily in the Grimshaw guitars history web site Visit the Grimshaw guitar site


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Link to 3 demo tracks recorded by the Castle Kings
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