Band called Gentlemen
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Topic: Band called Gentlemen
Posted By: Brass Jester
Subject: Band called Gentlemen
Date Posted: May 20 2025 at 17:12
Does anyone know anything about a prog band called Gentlemen
I think they came from Manchester and sent in a tape to Alan Freeman's Saturday Rock Show. He played it a few times, somewhere I have a cassette tape of them (but nothing to play it on.) Back in those days, you set up a cassette player and mike next to the radio and hit 'RECORD' if it sounded like it started good.
One part of lyrics still sticks in my mind after all these years: -
"It's ash to ash, and dust to dust, and the human lust for life is tempered by our need to die
Any info appreciated
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: May 20 2025 at 18:47
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Nope. Never heard of them. However, I have heard of the band called Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate.
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Posted By: George Spiggott
Date Posted: June 02 2025 at 10:18
Yes.
They were based in and around Cambridge for a time and had earlier been known as "Hamilton Grey". Their lead singer, Howard Kingston was in the running to become to new front man for Genesis.
The lyric you quote is from a three track demo they did (possibly for EMI) and it's from a song called "Waiting To Die".
Guitar player, Rick Fenn, joined 10CC and later Nick Mason of Floyd fame. Other bands I believe morphed into what eventually became "Katrina & The Waves".
I used to have their material (including a tape of them rehearsing) but alas, it's all gone, however I have a good friend who still might have their stuff.
I'll ask him because I would like it again!
Hope this helps.
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Posted By: George Spiggott
Date Posted: June 03 2025 at 04:28
Apologies, they were once known as "Hemingford Grey".
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Posted By: Brass Jester
Date Posted: June 03 2025 at 13:53
Thanks for the info. I would love to hear them again. I did have them taped on cassette off 'The Saturday Rock Show' with Alan 'Fluff' Freeman but god knows where that's gone now.
Used to listen every Saturday, had the cassette recorder and mike set up next to the radio and if something sounded good - hit "Record" and glare at anyone who dared make a noise!
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Posted By: George Spiggott
Date Posted: June 11 2025 at 09:21
Hello again.
Alas, having spoken to my mate at this moment there's no "Gentlemen" material available. Just like me he's lost it all during moves from one place to another.
However, all is not lost!
First off, there's still contact with Howie Kingston (who moved to Canada) so there's a chance that something will come of that.
Secondly, this:
https://www.burynewroad.org/bury/bury-new-road-memories-of-howard-kingston-former-singer-with-gentlemen/
https://www.youtube.com/c/HowardKingstonPerformer
I'll let you know if and when I get hold of the music.
Cheers!
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'Wearing feelings on our Facebook
whilst our faces took a rest...'
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