The Troggs, originally known as the Troglodytes, Signed up by kinks manager Larry Page. A very difficult career which ended at the end of the 60'. Hits included  A Girl Like You, Wild Thing and I Cant Control My Self. Wild Thing was famously covered by Jimi Hendrix. They also appeared at Sunderland Empire November 1st 1969. In the early seventies, The Troggs reformed and remain a active band today.

Below is the Wearside top ten for the 30th October 1962

The Hollies

The 8th October 1963 saw the return of the Hollies to Sunderland. The Hollies were a huge success in the 60's with 20 chart hits and still a very popular band today, although few of the original band members remain. Formed in 1962 the band original members included: Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock and Don Rathbone. Rathbone was replaced by Bobby Elliot in 1963. Hits included: Here I go again, I'm Alive, Bus Stop, Carrie-Anne and He Ain't Heavy He's My brother.

Below is the Wearside top ten for the 21st February 1963

The Kinks

The Kinks, one of the most enduring groups to come out of the 60's. Brothers, Ray and Dave Davis played at the Seaburn hall on September 16th 1967 to a audience of only 100 people. Seaburn hall was a unpopular place for venues there were no facilities for  public events, people preferred workingmen's clubs so they could dance and have a drink. They of course also left a huge  legacy behind them with a  number of hits including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me & Lola.

Below is the Wearside top 10 for the 13th February 1962