In The Beginning... 1971

- Based in Gillingham, Kent, England in the early 70s, the rock band "Scabb Harry" quickly came to the front of the local music scene. Featured in this young group of progressive musicians were: Jez Ryder (Jack Hues) on vocals and lead guitar, Gordon "Bill" Clift on bass guitar, Andy Collins on tenor sax and flute, and Nigel Robinson on drums. In the months to follow, other members of the band included Carl Callus (whose last name was later changed to Burgess) on bass and Ron Chadwick on vocals. The band played at some London colleges, and on one occasion supported the band 'Vinegar Joe' (featuring Robert Palmer playing keyboards).

- May 11, 1971 - A newspaper article on "Scabb Harry" appears in a local UK newspaper, The Chatham Standard. The reviewer certainly notices the musical influence of The Beatles and Cream on the band's sound. Cover photo from left to right: Gordon "Bill" Clift, 'roadie' Dave Stevens, Jez Ryder, and Nigel Robinson.

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