Clive

Clive is the rhythm engine and driving force of "Live it up". He commenced his
career as a percussionist at a very early age. During the 1960's he performed
in support bands on package tours and shows, accompanying and supporting
many successful acts of the day that include, P. J. Proby, The Hollies, Rolling
Stones, Adam Faith, The Walker Brothers, The Merseybeats, Gerry and the
Pacemakers, The Peddlers, Baron Knights, The Marmalade, The Move, Bryan
Hyland, Wayne Fontana, Dusty Springfield, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Joe
Brown, The Kinks, Herman's Hermits, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Animals,
The Zombies, Long John Baldry, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, The Searchers,
Brenda Lee, The Pretty Things, Jumpin' Jack Dupree, The Undertakers, The
Fortunes, Screaming Lord Sutch, Marty Wilde, Vince Eager, Johnny Carroll,
Lulu, Cliff Bennett, Love Affair, The Tremeloes, Brian Poole, Russ Abbott, The
Grumbleweeds, The Drifters, the Rebel Rousers, The Mojos, Rory Storm and the
Hurricanes, and many more.

The music scene continued to change during the 1960's, and the cabaret clubs
developed, the demand for Clive's amazing percussion ability increased and he
featured in summer season productions, pantomimes and theatre work followed
by a long succession of national summer seasons where he met Paul, our MD,
arranger and keyboard player. Clive was offered a position with 1960's
recording artists, "The Cufflinks", who are best remembered for their 1969 hit
record "Tracy". After many years international touring with the Cufflinks, Clive
left the music business, and started a catering business. Just under a year ago
he was persuaded to come out of retirement, and is now a valued member of
"Live It Up".