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Episode Six (band)

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Episode Six
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1965 in Harrow, London, England
Headquarters
Harrow, London
,
England
ProductsMusic recordings, singles, albums

Episode Six was a rock group originating from Harrow, London in 1965. Although they released nine singles, they did not attain commercial success within the UK,[1] but experienced modest popularity in Beirut during that period.[2] In 1969, members Ian Gillan and Roger Glover departed to join Deep Purple, while drummer Mick Underwood went on to establish Quatermass and later collaborated again with Gillan.

Career

Episode Six formed in July 1964 in Hatch End, Middlesex,[3] emerging from two local groups, The Lightnings and the Madisons, whose members had connected at Harrow County School.[4] The initial lineup consisted of Glover on bass, Andy Ross as vocalist, siblings Sheila Carter-Dimmock (keyboards/vocals) and Graham Carter-Dimmock (guitar/vocals), guitarist Tony Lander, and drummer Harvey Shield.[4] Their early musical inspirations included The Beach Boys, The Lovin' Spoonful, and The Beatles.[2]

By 1965, the band came under the management of Gloria Bristow, formerly associated with Helmut Gordon’s agency (which managed The Who). In April of that year, they secured a month-long residency at the Arcadia Club in Frankfurt, performing demanding nightly shows. After returning to London, Ross left the band to get married,[5] and was succeeded by Gillan on Bristow’s advice. They signed with Dick Katz / Harold Davidson Ltd but encountered difficulties obtaining consistent gigs, feeling neglected by their management. Toward the end of the year, they landed a contract with Pye Records.[2] Beginning in July 1965, they averaged around 20 performances monthly and released their first single—a rendition of The Hollies' "Put Yourself in My Place"—in early 1966.[3]

In May 1966, Episode Six appeared at a prominent open-air festival hosted by Wonderful Radio London, sharing the stage with artists such as David Bowie, while continuing to release singles that did not chart.[2] That September, they toured alongside Dusty Springfield and held a weekly residency at the Marquee Club in October.[5] Sheila Carter issued her solo single "I Will Warm Your Heart" in November.[5] Financial constraints led them to accept an extended Christmas season engagement in Beirut, where their cover of Tim Rose's "Morning Dew" reached number one on local charts.[2]

The group cultivated a diverse setlist combining covers and original material tailored to their audiences and began recording sessions for the BBC. This was followed by a short tour of London parks in mid-1967 and a four-week stint performing across Germany.[5] After Shield departed due to health issues, John Kerrison—previously with Johnny Kidd & The Pirates—joined as drummer.[2]

Upon signing with MGM Records, they abbreviated their name to The Episode and released "Little One" in May 1968—the sole single issued under this moniker.[3] Despite appearances on television and numerous radio sessions, internal conflicts emerged; their drummer was replaced by Mick Underwood, formerly of the band Outlaws.[4]

Transitioning from MGM to Chapter One Records,[4] they issued "Lucky Sunday" in September 1968 and "Mozart Vs The Rest" in February 1969; both singles received airplay but failed to enter the charts.[2] Additionally, they contributed the track "Gentlemen of the Park" to the soundtrack of the 1968 short film Les Bicyclettes de Belsize.

Aiming for a heavier musical direction, they began work on a debut album which ultimately remained incomplete.[5] In June 1969, following a live performance, Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord invited Gillan to join Deep Purple; Glover soon followed suit. Both fulfilled their remaining Episode Six commitments before officially leaving after Deep Purple's first gig on 10 July.[5]

Episode Six briefly continued with John Gustafson taking over bass and vocal duties.[4] Sheila rehearsed alongside Gustafson and Underwood before establishing Quatermass.[4] Subsequently, the group performed as Episode Six featuring Sheila Carter and later as The Sheila Carter Band until 1974, primarily playing overseas before she moved into session work.

Notably, some singles released through Pye Records were produced by bassist Tony Reeves, co-founder of Colosseum (band).

On 6 December 2015, Episode Six reunited for a private concert in London celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Band Members

  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards (1964–1974)
  • Tony Lander – guitar (1964–1974)
  • Graham Carter-Dimmock – vocals, guitar (1964–1969)
  • Roger Glover – bass guitar (1964–1969)
  • Harvey Shield – drums (1964–1967)
  • Andy Ross – vocals (1964–1965)
  • Ian Gillan – vocals (1965–1969)
  • John Kerrison – drums (1967–1968)
  • Mick Underwood – drums (1968–1972)
  • John Gustafson – bass guitar, vocals (1969–1972)
  • Tony Dangerfield – bass guitar (1972–1974)
  • Dave Lawson – drums (1972–1974)

Lineups

1964–1965 1965–1967 1967–1968 1968–1969
  • Graham Carter-Dimmock – vocals, guitar
  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards
  • Roger Glover – bass guitar
  • Tony Lander – guitar
  • Andy Ross – vocals
  • Harvey Shield – drums
  • Graham Carter-Dimmock – vocals, guitar
  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards
  • Roger Glover – bass guitar
  • Tony Lander – guitar
  • Harvey Shield – drums
  • Ian Gillan – vocals
  • Graham Carter-Dimmock – vocals, guitar
  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards
  • Roger Glover – bass guitar
  • Tony Lander – guitar
  • Ian Gillan – vocals
  • John Kerrison – drums
  • Graham Carter-Dimmock – vocals, guitar
  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards
  • Roger Glover – bass guitar
  • Tony Lander – guitar
  • Ian Gillan – vocals
  • Mick Underwood – drums
1969–1972 1972–1974
  • Sheila Carter-Dimmock – vocals, keyboards
  • Tony Lander – guitar
  • Tony Dangerfield – bass guitar
  • Dave Lawson – drums

Timeline

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Singles

  • "Put Yourself in My Place" with B-side "That's All I Want" (released 21 January 1966)
  • "When I Hear Trumpets Blow" accompanied by "True Love Is Funny (That Way)" (29 April 1966)
  • "Here, There and Everywhere" backed with "Mighty Morris Ten" (19 August 1966)
  • "I Will Warm Your Heart" paired with "Incense" (4 November 1966) (credited as Sheila Carter & Episode Six)
  • "Love-Hate-Revenge" coupled with "Baby, Baby, Baby" (3 February 1967)
  • "Morning Dew" along with "Sunshine Girl" (9 June 1967)
  • "I Can See Through You" featuring "When I Fall In Love" (6 October 1967)
  • "Little One" paired with "Wide Smiles" (3 May 1968) (under the name Episode)
  • "Lucky Sunday" with the B-side "Mr. Universe" (25 October 1968)
  • "Mozart Versus The Rest" backed by "Jak D'Or" (14 February 1969)

Albums

  • Put Yourself in My Place (issued 1987)
  • The Complete Episode Six: The Roots of Deep Purple (1991 release)
  • The Radio 1 Club Sessions, Live 68/69 (1997)
  • Cornflakes and Crazyfoam (2002)
  • Love, Hate, Revenge (2005)
Each album is a compilation of tracks recorded between 1965 and 1969.

External links

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