some tape recordings of the events. If you knew Fred, or you are aware of any of his recordings, please get in touch. If you think you might be able to help in any way, please contact Roger Trobridge, phone: 07712 671 940, or email: gopher@internet-gopher.com
Nolan Abbott
I am sad to report the death of Nolan Abbott, who was a popular member of Morton Fraser`s Harmonica Gang. Nolan and I joined the ‘Gang’ when along with Jim Barrie, we replaced Gordon Mills and friends who formed The Viscounts before Gordon went on to manage Tom Jones and Englebert, etc. Nolan and I lost touch through the years when I was based in the USA, but we got in contact again during recent years. Nolan played chromatic and harmonetta with the group, and later went on to form an act with Ken Howell for a while, after which he formed a successful double act with a trumpet player known as ‘The Pagefields’. Our thoughts go out to his family and many friends. Sincerely yours, Johnny Stafford This picture was taken when we were guests of Hohner in Trossingen around 1960. Back Row: Stan Kaye, Johnny Stafford and Nolan Middle: Tony Francis (singer), Morton Fraser, Nat Lees. Front: Tiny Ross and Tony Vincent.
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