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Former Plastic Penny bassist Tony Murray replaced Pete Staples in 1969. Richard Moore filled in for Britton on their 1972–1973 tour. In 1974, after a spell on Pye Records, in an attempt to re-create their 1960s successes, the Troggs re-united with Larry Page, now running Penny Farthing Records.
Pete Staples is a former member of The Troggs, a 60s rock band that had two number one hits in the UK and the US. He also writes songs, books and shares his musical memories on his website.
When that formation disbanded Reg and the drummer Ronnie Bond joined forces with Chris Britton and Pete Staples the remaining members of a rival Andover band Ten Feet Five. Reg was persuaded to take on the lead singer and front man duties, which proved to be fantastically successful, as history has proved.
Pete Staples, who played on all the Troggs' hits like "Wild Thing" and "Love Is All Around", talks about his book, his career and his life in this 2022 interview. He reveals how he was fired from the band, his relationship with Reg Presley and his songs.
14 de ago. de 2024 · In this episode, Grant speaks to Pete Staples, former bass guitarist from The Troggs (Wild Thing, Love Is In The Air). Pete has a new book, available from ww...
PETE STAPLES. BASS GUITAR. Born Peter Lawrence Staples, 3 May 1944 at Andover War Memorial Hospital, Andover, Hampshire. TONY MURRAY. BASS GUITAR. Born Anthony Murray, 26 April 1943, Dublin, Ireland.
28 de may. de 2021 · The Troggs’ bassist Pete Staples share the stories behind their rise to stardom, 60s hits and life on the road. Pete played bass for The Troggs until 1969. Details about his autobiography Wild Thing – A Rocky Road can be found out on Pete’s website and Facebook page.
