The Newsounds


After being made redundant from Freddie Keil And The Kavaliers, Billy Belton taught himself to play bass and joined The Newsounds formed by guitarist Al Patchett, who had retired his earlier Al Paget Sextet.

Ray Woolf had retired from the music scene two years previously and was coaxed back by Billy to front the group. Joining the group alongside Billy, Ray and Al, were Ian Laird (drums) and a brass section of Rod Gibson on sax and classically trained trombonist Brian Biddick.

The Newsounds with Billy Belton, Al Patchett, Laurie Simpson and Ian Laird
Photo credit: Phil Warren Collection
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The Newsounds in 1966 Billy Belton, Ray Woolf, Ian Laird and Al Patchett
The Newsounds on an inner-city Auckland rooftop, with Ian Laird, Rod Gibson, Billy Belton, Brian Biddick and Al Patchett. Ray Woolf is sitting to the left but for some reason was cut off the print.
Photo credit: Phil Warren Collection
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Members:

Ray Woolf - rhythm guitar, vocals

Alex Patchett - lead guitar

Billy Belton - bass

Rod Gibson - saxophone

Brian Biddick - trombone

Ian Laird - drums

Laurie Simpson - keyboards

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