The Action
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom
- Active: 1963 - 1969
Biography
English mod band formed in Kentish Town, London, in 1963 as The Boys, becoming The Action in 1965 with singer Reg King, guitarists Alan 'Bam' King and Pete Watson, bassist Mike 'Ace' Evans and drummer Roger Powell. Signed by *George Martin* to #Parlophone#, they cut soulful singles including 'Land of a Thousand Dances' and 'I'll Keep Holding On' without chart success. Later psychedelic demos, made with Ian Whiteman and Martin Stone, became the lost album 'Rolled Gold' before the band became Mighty Baby in 1969.
Genres
The Action Discography
- Action Packed (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.66/5
- Rolled Gold (2002) - Compilation - rated 4.03/5
Members
- Reg King - Lead vocals (1963 - 1967)
- Alan "Bam" King - Guitar, vocals (1963 - 1969)
- Mike "Ace" Evans - Bass, vocals (1963 - 1969)
- Roger Powell - Drums (1963 - 1969)
- Pete Watson - Guitar (1965 - 1966)
- Martin Stone - Guitar (1966 - 1969)
- Ian Whiteman - Keyboards, flute, saxophone, vocals (1967 - 1969)