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WAYNE FONTANA AND THE MINDBENDERS
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Wayne Fontana, formed his group The Jets in 1962. Fontana got his stage name from Elvis Presley's drummer D. J. Fontana, not from the record company. After they were spotted by Fontana Records, they sometimes act as the Mindbenders, or just as the Wayne Fontana band. The name, The Mindbenders was inspired by the title of a 1963 film, starring the British actor Sir Dirk Bogarde, called The Mind Benders. They had a number one hit with "Game Of Love" in 1965. After a tour in the USA and some unsuccessful singles, Fontana abruptly left the band in the middle of a concert in 1965. Guitarist Eric Stewart suddenly became the lead singer of the band, which immediately dropped "Wayne Fontana" from its name. The Mindbenders' first single without Fontana was the hit "Groovy Kind Of Love" which sold over one milion copies. Fontana's most successful solo single release was also his last, "Pamela, Pamela", in 1967. In 2005, he fought off bankruptcy, but was arrested after police were called by bailiffs who went to his home in Glossop, Derbyshire. He poured petrol on to the bonnet of a car, and set it alight with a bailiff inside. He appeared at Derby Crown Court dressed as the lady of justice, with a sword, scales, crown, cape and dark glasses, claiming "justice is blind", he was sentenced to 11 months for setting fire to the car but was released.

MEMBERS:

Wayne Fontana replaced by Eric Stewart - Vocals
Eric Stewart - guitar
Bob Lang - bass
Ric Rothwell - drums

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The Letter
My New Day And Age
Norway
Fontana 267 763 TF
Value: 50 €

The Letter
My New Day And Age
Spain
Fontana 267 763 TF
Value: 20 €

The Letter / My New Day And Age
To Be Or Not To Be / Airport People
Portugal
Fontana 465 404 TE
Value: 50 €

The Letter / My New Day And Age
To Be Or Not To Be / Airport People
Portugal
Fontana 465 404 TE
Value: 100 €
YELLOW TEXT

The Worlds Of Bartholomew
Mind Excursion
Holland
Fontana 267 840 TF
Value: 15 €

The Worlds Of Bartholomew
Mind Excursion
Spain
Fontana 267 840 TF
Value: 20 €

The Worlds Of Bartholomew / Mind Excursion
Ask Any Woman / The Outdoor Seminar
Portugal
Fontana P 65 015 TE
Value: 20 €

Um Um Um Um Um
First Taste Of Love
Denmark
Fontana 267 383 TF
Value: 35 €

Um Um Um Um Um
First Taste Of Love
Germany
Fontana 267 383 TF
Value: 30 €

Um Um Um Um Um
First Taste Of Love
Holland
Fontana 278 707 YF
Value: 50 €

Um Um Um Um Um
Goodbye Bluebird
Japan
Philips SFL-1169
Value: 45 €

Um Um Um Um Um / First Taste Of Love
Stop Look And Listen / Too Much Monkey Business
UK
Fontana TE 17435
Value: 35 €

Walker Brothers: The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore / Dave Dee, Dozy, Bicky, Mick And Titch: Hold Tight
Spencer Davis: Somebody Help Me / Mindbenders: A Groovy Kind Of Love
Japan
Philips SFL-3155
Value: 35 €
BEAT SCENE - BEST 4

We'll Talk About It Tomorrow
Far Across Town
Holland
Fontana 267 692 TF
Value: 25 €

We'll Talk About It Tomorrow / Far Across Town
I Want Her,She Wants Me / The Morning After
France
Mercury 465 378 ME
Value: 60 €

You Made Me What I Am Today / It Was Easier To Hurt Her
Like I Did / She Needs Love
Spain
Fontana 465 301 TE
Value: 45 €

Young Blood / Roadrunner
Duke Of Earl / Talkin' About You
UK
Fontana TE 17421
Value: 40 €
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