The Rock Island Skifflers circa 1958

The Rock Island Skifflers circa 1958

Mick is the one with the stripe jumper that mum knitted. The band was formed during national service in Celle Germany with the Devonshire Regiment. Oddly the usual dress code for the group was regimental blues which hardly went well with the music but kept the army happy. Where are they now ? Mick was chuffed to recently hear from “The lad” on the left Neil Peterkin. The bass player was called Frank Burton. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mick if you have a connection to this motley crew!Skiffle – a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments.