After Dinner Speakers: The Temperence Seven, Richard Whiteley, Michael Bolton

Formed in 1955 to play 20s-style jazz, the Temperance 7 consisted at various times of Whispering Paul McDowell (vocals), Captain Cephas Howard (trumpet, euphonium and various instruments), Joe Clark (clarinet), Alan Swainston-Cooper (pedal clarinet, swanee whistle), Philip "Finger" Harrison (banjo, alto and baritone sax), Canon Colin Bowles (piano, harmonica), Clifford Beban (tuba), Brian Innes (drums), Dr. John Grieves-Watson (banjo), Sheik Haroun el John R.T. Davies (trombone, alto sax) and Frank Paverty (sousaphone). Their debut single, "You're Driving Me Crazy" (producer George Martin's first number 1), was followed by three more hits in 1961, "Pasadena", "Hard Hearted Hannah"/"Chili Bom Bom", and "Charleston". In 1963 they appeared in the play The Bed Sitting Room written by John Antrobus and Spike Milligan. They split in the mid-60s, but their spirit resurfaced in groups such as the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and the New Vaudeville Band. The Temperance 7 were re-formed in the 70s by Ted Wood, brother of the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood. Colin Bowles is reported to have died several years ago, but the other members are said to be pursuing a variety of interests, including publishing, film set and graphic designing, acting and antiques.