Tony and The Trekkers (Sale)

Tony and the Trekkers who later changed their name to 5 of a Kind originated in Sale consisted of: -

Tony Peel - Lead singer

Peter Cookson - Lead guitar.

Alan Hill - Rhythm guitar – left to live down south.

Graham Jackson - Piano and Bass Guitar.

Dave Williams - Drums – left early on.

Barry Wadsworth - Bass guitar

Alan Woodward - Drums.

They initially started playing at youth clubs, churches, pubs, rugby and cricket clubs and dance halls around the Sale area and progressed to M/cr Science and Technology and University sites where they performed with many famous groups and singers including the following:

Swinging Blue Jeans, Manfred Mann, Wayne Fontana, Billy J Kramer, Cliff Bennet, Them, Yardbirds, Billie Davis,
Acker Bilk, Long John Baldry, Searchers, Freddie & The Dreamers, Hollies, Drifters, Alexis Korner, Little Eva and Chuck Berry.

The last time they performed was to celebrate Tony’s 60th at Hazel Grove Golf Club along with Terry Webster ex member of The Rocking Berries.

Tony Peel - 1/3/18