The Moderators

JIM – Lead Vocals

‘The Daddy’ – One of the founder members of the band, who lists arrogance, swagger, vanity and showmanship as his strengths!! A gum-chewing, sweat-machine of a frontman who wears his heart on his sleeve and his leprechaun on his shoulder! The wind-up merchant of the band and an avid supporter of the mighty Liverpool FC.

DARREN – Lead Guitar

‘The Brains’ of the outfit and another founder member. One of those people in life who doesn’t say a lot, but when he does, it’s usually worth bending your ear! The grafter of the band and one of the finest guitar players around. Keen follower of his beloved Leicester City, with a great sense of humour and a must for any long journey home from a gig when he’s had a few beers!

KELV – Bass Guitar

‘The Rootsman’ and final founder member. As with all the band, Kelv is Leicester born and bred, but now resides daaaaarn saaaaarf in Essex, which is a joy of a trip after a sweaty gig! A fountain of music knowledge who is a staunch disciple of UB40 and a reggae fanatic. Loves to drop his ‘B’ lines and is by far the noisiest member of the band. Follower of Leeds, Leeds, Leeds and has openly confessed to his loathing of the 3 little words…..”Turn Down Kelv!”

SNIBBS - Drums

‘Betty’ – The heartbeat of the band with a handspeed that a shoplifter would die for! An abundance of energy with a sweat ratio that always gives Jim a run for his money! Another member of the Blue Army who names his biggest fan as the big silver multi-speed one he takes to all the gigs!

JIMMY – Piano/Keys

‘Jimbo’ – The newest recruit to Team Mod and one of life’s true gentlemen. Ultra reliable and bags of talent has made Jimmy one of Leicester’s most respected musicians, doubling up as a Trombone player for two of the City’s other top bands – El Pussycat Ska and Funk Soul Brother. Biggest regret to date….turning down a number of gigs offered to him and two of his friends, Drew Stansill and John Reid. Unbeknown to him at that time – it was The Specials 30 year re-union World Tour…gulp!!!

RICHARD – Trombone

‘Dicky Boy’ – The first of the horn quartet. An established member of the band with a huge bone to match his huge size 12 feet! Always a contentious issue on stage wondering what the hell he is seeing to make his eyes bulge like that! Loves his all-inclusive holidays and his dirty ‘un-washed’ suntan look. One half of the bands only couple…..he’s with her for her charm, looks and personality – she’s with him for the size of his feet!!!

LAURA – Tenor Saxaphone

‘Nyko’ – The other half of the couple! Experience has paid dividends to this once shrinking violet of The Mods who has blossomed into a great musician, taking on more and more responsibility as she belts out Tommo-like solo’s on her sax. Shares the same love of holiday’s as her fella and always comes home with the identical ‘un-washed’ tan look!

LEANNE – Trumpet

‘Plum/Trumpeeeeet’ – The crumpet on the trumpet! Every band needs a plum! A legend in her own right, who is a must in your crew for any night out on the lash! A huge sport lover – both playing and watching – especially if it involves a Leicester team, loves the mod scene and wears her heart on her sleeve! Her drinking habits are legendary, as are her toilet adventures outside Stanmore Tubestation! Plum takes care of The Moderators’ facebook site, so if you’re not already a ‘fan’ of the band, then join up with us and she’ll be in touch about future gigs etc.

JOHN – Alto Saxaphone