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as
a three-piece -
and a name change
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Two
years later, in 1973, in a move that could have then spelt the end to Brownsville, The Lizard and Magoo quit the
band.
But Tweedy, George &
Doc determined to continue, taking on some of the parts of the retiring members,
and so the well-known (and some aficionados say the best) three-piece line-up
now was:
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King
George - vocals, guitar, bass drum, kazoo, backless trousers
Rambling
Washboard Tweedy (known to other banned members as 'the bee') - washboard, jug,
chinese skulls, blocks
Doc
Roberts - banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, alto sax, giant kazoo
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| This three-piece line-up was to remain stable for the next five years, during
which time the unique nature of their stage show and characters became more clearly
defined and comedic. This combination meant that Brownsville was an act not easily
forgotten and grew in stature accordingly This period also saw the emergence of Doc's alter ego, the risque club comic, Norman
Mills, a character which was to endure for the life of the band.
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At
this time, the band was gaining in reputation (which included a reputation for
carrying lots of junk which they used as stage props, and exposing the audience
to fireworks, sawdust and sand).
It
was during the next few years that they made their two albums on the Sweet Folk
and Country label, began touring in Europe, and to play at TT week in the Isle
of Man, a gig they were to play up until the end of the band.
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"Je dans le mood pour
love" |
Rambling Washboard Tweedy |
Doc Roberts - Rotterdam |
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