Sweet Folk to Bitchin Prog Rock
The story of a harmonious little family folk group from Clevedon in South Auckland which evolved into a progressive rock unit in Australia at the end of the '60s, before heading to London where they were groomed for international stardom by Warner Brothers.
As the Clevedonaires, then The Cleves and finally as Bitch, the unit released a total of ten singles, two EPs, and one album. A second album recorded by Warners in the UK was never released but a "best of" compilation covering the wide-ranging career of the Kiwi band will be released this month.
Former band members have reformed as The North Road Band and are planning a tour to coincide with the release. Producer Keith Newman talks to Ron, Graham and Gaye Brown and bass player Rob Aicken in this two part programme.
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The Clevedonaires from Clevedon
11:55 PM.The Clevedonaires were a harmonious little family folk group from South Auckland which, after some local chart success and regular TV appearances, headed to Australia where they became a sought after… Read more Audio
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Between Glam and Glory
11:55 PM.Keith Newman completes the story of New Zealand family folk band The Clevedonaires, who became prog rock stars overseas as Bitch. Read more Audio
