Meet The Band
Alan Mosca |
Alan has been part of Freddie & the Dreamers since the late 70's when he replaced Pete Birrel - Freddie & the Dreamers original bass player. In the eighties when The Dreamers split with Freddie Garrity, the band continued to perform and make a name for themselves with Alan Mosca at the helm. He has been the main driving force of The Dreamers for over 40 years. He recorded with Freddie Garrity many times over the years, and enjoyed touring with Fred all over the world as part of The Great British Invasion of America where he also performed with Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Searchers and The Mindbenders, he also toured Australia and performed live with Freddie on Australia Today. Other TV appearances include Cilla Black's Surprise Surprise and also many pantomimes. More recently Alan appeared as the compere of The Sensational Sixties Experience Show but now concentrates hard on working with his band - The Dreamers. At nearly 73 years of age, there is no stopping Alan.
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Nicky Walker |
Nicky is the newest member of The Dreamers, he joined the group in July 2018 after the departure of Bryan Byng from the band. Nicky Walker hails from Sheringham in North Norfolk and has spent many years touring throughout the world with his Buddy Holly Tribute Show, a keen Buddy Holly Fan, he has visited Lubbock Texas the home of Buddy Holly and has met Maria Elena Holly (Buddy's Wife) and also all members of Buddy's Band - The Crickets. He even appeared live at The Legendary Surf Ballroom in Clearlake Iowa, the final stage that Buddy Holly appeared on before his tragic death in 1959. In Nicky's early years he gained a contract with the Mecca circuit and toured with one of Mecca's top groups of the day " The Nocturnes " and with them recorded 7 singles and 3 albums in Studio 2 in Abbey Road. Nicky now joins The Dreamers on Rhythm Guitar and also on Bass. Nicky is proud to become a Dreamer.
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Colin Temple |
Colin has been a member of The Dreamers for just over 4 years and is the Lead Guitarist of the band. Colin began playing guitar at the early age of 9 and has never stopped performing. Over the years he toured with his brother Steve Temple in a 3 piece Rock & Roll Band called The Midnight Dynamos and toured all the Rock & Roll venues all over the country. He also tours with his brother as The Temple Brothers with their awesome tribute to The Everly Brothers in which he received the 2017 National Tribute Music Award and was awarded the 2017 Official UK No/1 tribute to The Everly Brothers. Colin has backed many artistes over the years including Charlie Gracie (Butterfly, Its Fabulous, Heart Like a Rock etc) Linda Gail Lewis (Sister of Jerry Lee Lewis), Dave Berry (The Crying Game, Mama etc), and also Vince Eager to name just a few. In August 2018 Colin became a father for the first time with his partner Emma and she gave birth to their son Charlie Ethan Temple who is doing really well. Colin is also in charge of the technical side of the band as well as designing posters etc. Colin is loving his time with The Dreamers.
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Steve Temple |
Steve has been with The Dreamers now for just over 4 years and is the drummer with the band. Steve began playing the drums at school at the tender age of 11 and quickly developed the craft. He along with Colin his younger brother toured the UK with their Rock & Roll Band - The Midnight Dynamos and all over the world with their Everly Brothers tribute show - The Temple Brothers. He also along with his brother Colin formed The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show which has become a successful show over the years and still perform it to this day. Steve has also had the pleasure of backing Charlie Gracie from the USA and once even performed with a Warner Hotel resident band, performing Waltz, Rhumba, and even a Cha Cha Cha, which shows Steve can play different styles of drumming. Steve also plays guitar and also responsible for booking the band into venues and running The Dreamers website. Steve is also loving every minute touring with The Dreamers and looks forward to meeting everyone at a show.
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The Dreamers also have the option of appearing as a 5 piece with Vocalist and Keyboard Player - Steve Wicketts
Steve Wicketts |
Steve has been the Keyboard Player and Vocalist on and off with The Dreamers since October 2018. Steve stands in mostly on our Lollypops & Moptops Show and also appears if a member of the band is ill or the fee covers a fifth member to the band. Steve is a talented Piano player and works a lot as a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, he performs on his own and is also featured on The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show. A lot of people do not realise Steve also lost his sight many years ago and audiences are amazed as to how he can put on a fabulous show without the use of sight, he certainly is a inspiration to music.
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