John Summerton | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
| Member of | The Rubettes featuring Bill Hurd, Gerry's Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits |
| Formerly of | Flintlock |
John Summerton is an English guitarist and vocalist.
Career
Summerton's career began in the late 1960s with a group in Dagenham called The Young Revivals, who later changed their name to Flintlock in 1975.[1] Their only charting song was "Dawn" in 1976.[2] The group disbanded after two tours in Japan in 1980.[3] Afterwards, he spent a number of years working in the business. He appeared with Flintlock for a one-off reunion concert in 2007. In 2018, he joined The Rubettes featuring Bill Hurd, and in 2021, joined Gerry's Pacemakers,[4] the new version of Gerry and the Pacemakers that carried on after Marsden's retirement and death.[1] In January 2023, Summerton joined Herman's Hermits,[5][3] replacing Geoff Foot.
Personal life
Outside of working in bands, he runs a Music Academy and recording studio (Basildon Studios[6]) in Essex.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "The Band – Gerry's Pacemakers". Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ↑ "FLINTLOCK". Official Charts. 1976-05-29. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- 1 2 "Band Members – Herman's Hermits". Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ↑ "Retunesday in July: John Summerton, The Blue Highways and The Sugarcoated Sisters on Retune bill at South Mill Arts". 24 December 2023.
- ↑ "Herman's Hermits".
- ↑ "John Summerton - Guitarist and Vocalist with Flintlock & The Rubettes".