His early influences were artists such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Brian Bennett, and Ronnie Tutt to name a few. Formed in 1973 in England, the Rubettes were originally organized as a session outfit by Wayne Bickerton of Polydor A&R.
Tony Thorpe Formed in 1973 in England, the Rubettes were originally organized as a session outfit by Wayne Bickerton of Polydor A&R.
Inspired by the successes of Sha Na Na, Mud, and Showaddywaddy, they combined glam… The departure of Pete Arneson in 1974 and of Bill Hurd in 1975 of Tony Thorpe in 1979 replaced by Bob Benham until 1980 and of John Richardson in 1982. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s the Rubettes continued touring with Alan always at the forefront of the band until in 2002 following a legal skirmish with a former member of the Rubettes he renamed his version of the now defunct original Rubettes band the ‘Rubettes featuring Alan Williams’ which continues to this day.
He is best known as the lead singer on the 1974 hit recording by the Rubettes, " Sugar Baby Love ", although he did not perform with the group at the time. The Rubettes sind eine 1973 gegründete Band aus England, deren größter Erfolg die Single Sugar Baby Love aus dem Jahr 1974 ist. Since turning professional in 1994 he has gone on to have a varied and successful career in music, teaching drums and playing sessions for artists such as For the last 15 years, Spencer has been mainly involved in session work in theatres and has played with many Successful touring theatre shows in the UK and Europe.When he’s not on tour, Spencer enjoys life living by the sea in Bexhill East Sussex with his 2 young sons. A.W. Particularly, as it happens, in France, where they were even bigger than they were in Britain. Paul Da Vinci (born Paul Leonard Prewer, 18 May 1951) is a British singer and musician. A.W. The Rubettes Featuring Alan Williams We are all no doubt familiar with the Rubettes conception in 1974 with the band’s original line up of Alan Williams, John Richardson, Pete Arneson, Tony Thorpe, Mick Clarke, and Bill Hurd and during the ensuing years of the success and hit’s that followed. Bill Hurd Bickerton and Waddington had been writing songs together since they were both members of the Pete Best Four in Liverpool in the early 1960s. Born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire but living most of his early life in East London Alan started playing Guitar in a school band at 15 years old, then in local clubs and bars until eventually touring in Europe at 18 years old with a popular East London band called the Medium.When the Rubettes stopped touring in the early 80’s, Alan concentrated on a solo career achieving some recognition in Europe before eventually in 1983 going ‘back on the road’ with the Rubettes. The Rubettes' original lineup featured Copyright in the name 'Rubettes Featuring Alan Williams' is owned by Alan Williams Entertainments Ltd. Use of the name, logo or image without prior permission is prohibited. Since turning professional in 1994 he has gone on to have a varied and successful career in music, teaching drums and playing sessions for artists such as For the last 15 years, Spencer has been mainly involved in session work in theatres and has played with many Successful touring theatre shows in the UK and Europe.When he’s not on tour, Spencer enjoys life living by the sea in Bexhill East Sussex with his 2 young sons. Alan Williams was the lead singer (Paul da Vinci sang the falsetto lead on 'Sugar Baby Love' but was never a member of the band), and he was also the driving force behind turning the group into a viable and durable outfit.
We’re thrilled to announce the Glitz Blitz and 70’s Hitz 2015 U.K. tour. The Guys appear as ‘Special guests’ with ‘Sweet’ headlining and ‘Mud 2’…To celebrate the Olympia show and the Rubettes 40th anniversary we have a great new tee shirt that is now available on this site from…This past weekend the 26th and 27th August the Rubettes feat. We’re thrilled to announce the Glitz Blitz and 70’s Hitz 2015 U.K. tour. Sugar Baby Love war der einzige Nummer-eins-Hit in Deutschland und Großbritannien und konnte sich als einziger Titel der Gruppe in den USA platzieren. Best known for his 5 year stint as keyboardist with the Mark was also active on the recording session circuit during the 80’s and has the distinction of co-writing the song At the turn of the Millennium, Mark accepted an offer from Alan Williams to join 70’s chart toppers the After a short break, when he surprised everyone who knew him by having 3 children, (Clementine, Marco and Lucille) Mark accepted an offer to join The Now in 2019 Mark has hooked up with Alan once again – as soon as he can find his white cap.Spencer first picked up the drumsticks in 1980, aged 12.
And what about when The Rubettes performed live - I mean, did Alan Williams actually sing Da Vinci's falsetto parts? Can somebody please answer a question for me that has always puzzled me about The Rubettes, and it is this: I know Paul Da Vinci did sing the falsetto on their first hit, Sugar Baby Love, but at which point did Alan Williams then take over as lead singer of the group? Mark Haley © Alan Williams Entertainments 2020 | Website Design by
Born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire but living most of his early life in East London Alan started playing Guitar in a school band at 15 years old, then in local clubs and bars until eventually touring in Europe at 18 years old with a popular East London band called the Medium.When the Rubettes stopped touring in the early 80’s, Alan concentrated on a solo career achieving some recognition in Europe before eventually in 1983 going ‘back on the road’ with the Rubettes.