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New Victory Band was a seminal English Country Dance band during the late 1970s/early 80s.
The original line-up consisted of the members of Muckram Wakes (Roger Watson, Helen Watson, John Adams, and Suzie Adams), Pete & Chris Coe, and Ian and Linda Wordsworth.
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The New Victory Band recorded just one album, One More Dance & Then, for Topic Records in 1978. It was re-released on CD by Backshift Records in 2000 and included six extra tracks recorded live on a continental tour towards the end of the band's existence.
During the life of the band, drummer Ian Wordsworth was replaced by Pierce Butler and additional members included Mel Dean on concertina and Peadar Long on sax.
The original instrumental line up was:
Pete Coe - Melodeon
Chris Coe - Hammered Dulcimer
John Adams - Trombone, fiddle, melodeon, harmonium, banjo
Suzie Adams - banjo
Roger Watson - tuba, banjo, mouth organ
Helen Watson - harmonium, piano, whistle
Ian Wordsworth - drums
Linda Wordsworth - tap dancing
The original Victory Band was actually several bands who recorded 7-inch 78s for Woolworths between 1928 and 1931. They sold for sixpence and the recording quality was dire, even though the musicians were distinguished (one band included Mantovani).
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.