Биография

Formed in North London in 1965, The Equals were a group of friends consisting of the original line-up, Eddy Grant (guitar), Pat Lloyd (guitar), John Hall; (drums), and brothers Derv Gordon (vocals) and Lincoln Gordon (guitar). In 1965 The Equals began performing around London and amazed audiences by becoming the first multi-racial band in Britain with their limitless energy and a distinct style fusing pop, blues, and R&B plus elements of ska and blue-beat. By the end of 1965, The Equals were signed to President Records – the label set up by Tin Pan Alley legend Edward Kassner. Their hits include ‘Baby Come Back, Viva Bobby Jo, I Won’t Be There, Hold Me Closer, I Get So Excited, Police On My Back, Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys. Following appearances on the BBC's Top of The Pops’ music program (performing ‘Funky Like a Train’), the Equals released their 1978 album ‘Mystic Syster’ which featured another club hit in the dancer ’Nobody’s Got Time’. In the early ’90s, The Equals released their album “ROOTS” which to date is their last album released in 1995. Today, The Equals continue to record and tour the UK, Europe, and Worldwide spanning over 6 decades led by Pat Lloyd who is the longest-serving original founder member of the band since its formation in 1965. Pat Lloyd alongside Eddy Grant both own the Trademark/ Copyright of The Equals®