The Contenders started
rehearsing in June 2007 following a conversation
between Pete Messer and Steve Williams. Both fancied
getting together to make some noise and have some
fun! After recruiting John Collins and Mick
Hawksworth, opportunity presented itself from the
Con Club. The Club had been getting a PA together
and sound man, Derek Haggar needed someone to try it
on! The band was only too willing.
Their
first gig was in July 2007 at the Follies Isfield.
Calling themselves ‘The Guests’ they supported local
band 'The Kondoms'. The evening was a roaring
success with the two bands getting together for a
jam at the end. It all suddenly seemed real!
Changing their
name to The Contenders, the band has gone from
strength to strength becoming the House band for the
Club.
The Contenders are:
Pete Messer – slide guitar, harmonica and vocals
Johnnie ‘Cool’ Collins - Bass guitar and filing
Mick Hawksworth – Drums
Steve Williams –
Guitar and vocals
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Pete Messer
Steve Williams
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