The Tremeloes

The Tremeloes, an English musical group, were formed in Dagenham, England, in 1958. Initially known as Brian Poole and The Tremoloes, they changed their name due to a spelling mistake in an East London newspaper. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Brian Poole, guitarist Rick Westwood, rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Alan Blakely, bassist Alan Howard and drummer Dave Munden. In 1963, the band achieved their first UK chart success with a cover version of "Twist and Shout" and reached number one with "Do You Love Me". In 1966, Brian Poole and Alan Howard left the band. Reformed as a four-piece with Chip Hawkes on bass, The Tremeloes signed to CBS Records in 1967 and released their first single on this label. Their breakthrough came later that year with covers of Cat Stevens' "Here Comes My Baby", and the Four Seasons' B-side "Silence Is Golden", which both reached number one in the UK. The band had thirteen top-40 hits between 1967 and 1971, including "Even the Bad Times Are Good", "Suddenly You Love Me", "My Little Lady" and (Call Me) Number One. Their albums include Here Come The Tremeloes, released in November 1966, Shiner, released in November 1974, and 2000's May Morning, an unreleased soundtrack album for Ugo Libertore's film of the same name.