The Mark Four
Also known asKenny Lee & The Mark Four
OriginHertfordshire, England
Genres
Years active1961–1965

The Mark Four was an English rock band from Hertfordshire, England. that was formed in 1961.[1] Members included Kenny Pickett (vocals), Eddie Phillips (guitar), John Dalton (bass guitar), Mick Thompson (guitar) and Jack Jones (drums).[1][2]

The group recorded its first single in March 1964 and released it in May that same year. Three more singles followed, the last of which was released in February 1966.[1] During this span the group performed regularly, even seven days a week. The group even opened for a new club in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, called The Big Ben Club.[2]

Dalton left to join The Kinks on 31 October 1965,[1] and Bob Garner replaced him. Soon after this line-up change, the band became The Creation,[1] and went on to record singles between 1966 and 1968, including the Top 40 hit, "Painter Man".[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1617/8. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. 1 2 "The Mark Four". John Dalton's Website. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Richie Unterberger. "The Mark Four - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2015.


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