The Snobs
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1960s |
| Defunct | 1965 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, Scandinavia, United States |
Key people | Ivor Spencer (manager) |
| Products | Music singles |
The Snobs were a British rock ensemble active during the mid-1960s, initially performing under the name The Apostles. Their breakthrough came after connecting with manager Ivor Spencer. The group was distinguished by their use of 18th-century attire, featuring accessories such as powdered wigs and buckle shoes.
Their first single, "Buckle Shoe Stomp," co-authored by Spencer, was launched in 1964 on Decca Records UK. The Snobs achieved a measure of success in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark, where Decca released a regional single including renditions of "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Giddy Up a Ding Dong."
In 1964, the band embarked on a U.S. tour, which included live performances, an appearance on The Red Skelton Show, and recording an unreleased version of "Love Potion No. 9" with producer Gary S. Paxton.
The Snobs dissolved in 1965, having issued only two singles during their career.
Personnel
- Colin Sandland (lead guitar)
- Eddie Gilbert (drums)
- John Boulden (rhythm guitar)
- Pete Yerrell (bass guitar)
Singles
- "Buckle Shoe Stomp" (Sandland/Spencer/Boulden) b/w "Stand and Deliver" (Sandland/Boulden) – Decca Records, 1964
- "Heartbreak Hotell" [sic] (Axton/Durden/Presley) b/w "Ding Dong" [sic] (Bell/Lattanzi) – Decca Records, 1964
Videography
- The Snobs (British Pathé, 1964)