| A British studio band usually led by arranger/producer, Norrie Paramor, best known for his work with Cliff Richard & The Shadows. Big Ben Banjo Band recordings began appearing on the Columbia label in the United Kingdom and on Capitol in North America in the late 1950s. Paramor was also behind a Hawaiian-themed group dubbed the Big Ben Hawaiian Band.
Leader/Piano: Norrie Paramor
Banjos: Billy Bell, Bert Weedon, Steve Gauna, Jack Llewellyn, Joe Fenton, George Elliott
Trumpet: Stan Roderick
Trombone: George Chisholm
Accordion: Reg Hogarth
Guitar: Judd Proctor
Bass: Joe Muddel
Tuba: Jim Powell
Percussion: Jock Cummings
Drums: Denis McCarthy |
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