John Summerton | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
| Member of | Herman's Hermits |
| Formerly of | |
John Summerton is an English guitarist and vocalist.
Career
Summerton's career began in the late 1960s with a group in Dagenham called The Young Revivals, who later changed their name to Flintlock in 1975. [1] Their only charting song was "Dawn" in 1976. [2] The group disbanded after two tours in Japan in 1980. [3] Afterwards, he spent a number of years working in the business. He appeared with Flintlock for a one-off reunion concert in 2007. In 2018, he joined The Rubettes featuring Bill Hurd, and in 2021, joined Gerry's Pacemakers, [4] the new version of Gerry and the Pacemakers that carried on after Marsden's retirement and death. [1] In January 2023, Summerton joined Herman's Hermits, [5] [3] replacing Geoff Foot.
Personal life
Outside of working in bands, he runs a Music Academy and recording studio (Basildon Studios [6]) in Essex. [1]
References
- ^ a b c "The Band – Gerry's Pacemakers". Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "FLINTLOCK". Official Charts. 1976-05-29. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ a b "Band Members – Herman's Hermits". Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Retunesday in July: John Summerton, The Blue Highways and The Sugarcoated Sisters on Retune bill at South Mill Arts". 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Herman's Hermits".
- ^ "John Summerton - Guitarist and Vocalist with Flintlock & The Rubettes".