The Lincolns (9)

Canadian soul music band from Truro, Nova Scotia, active 1961 - 1969, with occasional reunions since 1978. The core band was assembled in the summer of 1958 by Peter Harris (piano) , Frank Mumford (guitar), and Brian Chisholm (bass). They asked drummer Rod Norrie to join, and a short while later recruited Frank MacKay on lead vocals. 1961 - 1964 Line-up: Frank MacKay - Lead Vocals Layne Francis - Sax Lee Taylor - Sax Rod Norrie - Drums Brian Chisholm - Bass Frank Mumford - Guitar Later members: Donnie Muir - Bass, Organ John Gray - Organ Barry Ryan - Bass Dick Snook - Sax Jack Lily - Drums Charlie Gray - Trumpet Bubsy Brown - Guitar The original line-up remained intact until 1965 when Donnie Muir replaced Brian Chisholm on bass and John Gray was added on organ. In late 1966 when John Gray left the band, Donnie Muir switched to organ and Barry Ryan (The Imperials) joined as bassist. In March of 1968 Lee Taylor died from diabetes, and was replaced by Dick Snook. Later, in 1968 Rod Norrie retired and Jack Lilly (The Five Sounds, Central Nervous System) became the drummer. Charlie Gray (John's brother) also played trumpet with the band for a brief period.