Fareham's answer to The Beatles | Nostalgia

Bands of the past from around the region is today’s theme for pictures plucked from our archive.
By Deborah Croker
Published 30th Dec 2021, 17:50 BST
Updated 30th Dec 2021, 17:51 BST
The Federals - Fareham's answer to The Beatles. On the left, on lead guitar, is Bill Butler; Brian Bicknell, bass; Mick Allen, drums and on the right on rhythm is Dave Beams. The band were resident support/backing group at the Savoy, Southsea. They also won a Battle of the Bands competition for the south of EnglandThe Federals - Fareham's answer to The Beatles. On the left, on lead guitar, is Bill Butler; Brian Bicknell, bass; Mick Allen, drums and on the right on rhythm is Dave Beams. The band were resident support/backing group at the Savoy, Southsea. They also won a Battle of the Bands competition for the south of England
The Federals - Fareham's answer to The Beatles. On the left, on lead guitar, is Bill Butler; Brian Bicknell, bass; Mick Allen, drums and on the right on rhythm is Dave Beams. The band were resident support/backing group at the Savoy, Southsea. They also won a Battle of the Bands competition for the south of England

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