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Crescendos
"Back in the day, when bands dressed up!"
This pic was with red cardigans, but we also had red jackets for more formal occasions, AND, that thin black tie!
![The Crescendos Band Photo](../img/Crescendos.jpg)
c.1964
Formed in 1960 The Crescendo's were a 4 piece dance band.
A vocalist could be hired as required. (or if it could be afforded?)
Played Winns/Princeton as well as other wedding venues around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as well as a few Club's in the area.
- The group consisted of:
- John Richard: (piano/organ/keyboards)
- Fred Andriessen: (Tenor Sax and Trumpet)
- John McMillan: (Alto Sax and Clarinet)
- Keith Grainger: (Drums)
Photograph and Bio courtesy of John Richard