The Riot Squad

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There are at least two acts/bands called The Riot Squad. 1. The Riot Squad were a pop group from London, initially managed and produced by Larry Page and later, for their reunion, by Joe Meek. Members included Graham Bonney (vocals), Ron Ryan (guitar), Len Tuckey (guitar), Mark Stevens (keyboards), Mike Martin (bass), Mitch Mitchell (drums), Rodger Crisp, Terry Clifford, Butch Davis, Derek "Del" Roll. Their only constant member was to be Bob Evans (saxophone), who, after the band split for the first time, "reunited" The Riot Squad with all new musicians. In early 1967 they were joined by David Bowie, who at the time was recording material for his self-titled debut album. The band consisted of six members: Bowie (lead vocalist, guitar, tenor saxophone), Rod Davies (guitar), Croke Prebble (bass), Bob Evans (saxophone, flute), George Butcher (keyboards) and Derek Roll (drums). This incarnation recorded several as-yet unreleased tracks, including a cover of the The Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting for the Man" and a Velvets-influenced Bowie original called "Little Toy Soldier". 2. The Riot Squad was also a 'gabber' trance German techno band. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

The Toy Soldier

I Take It That We're Through / Working Man

Another Heartbreak EP

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Joe Meek Freak Beat

The Last Chapter: Mods & Sods

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Spacelines - Sonic Sounds For Subterraneans

The Toy Soldier EP

It's Hard To Believe It: The Amazing World Of Joe Meek

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Joe Meek The Alchemist Of Pop: Home Made Hits And Rarities 1959-1966 (Disc 2)

Jump!

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Joe Meek Freakbeat:You're Holding Me Down

"Spacelines" Sonic Sounds For Subterraneans

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