1960 - 1965
Lead Guitar: Ian Preece; Pete Garner. Rhythm Guitar: Ray Johnson.
Bass Guitar: Jeff Rigby. Drums: Don Smith; Johnny Bellringer; Bill Monks.
Lead Vocal: Johnny Moss; Colin Massey.
The Vigilantes were a popular Warrington group formed in late 1960s with the original line up being Ian, Ray, Jeff. They were later joined by vocalist Johnny Moss who was later followed by Colin Massey. Ian left in October 1962 to join The Brokers, another well known Warrington group. Ian was replaced by Pete Garner who, when the Vigilantes, folded went on to join The Magic Lanterns.
In November 1963 Colin left the group, and they then continued to perform
doing their own vocals and harmonies. Don Smith left in 1964, and was replaced by Johnny Bellringer ex-drummer with The Brokers. Johnny was then replaced late in 1964 by Bill Monks.
Fans and The Vigilantes
The Vigilantes played in many Northwest clubs and dance halls in both
Manchester and Liverpool, and supported many headline groups of that time.
At the Co-operative Hall Warrington
Some of the clubs played;
The Astoria in Hyde
The Kkngs Hall Cheadle
The Stamford Hall Altincham
Baths Hall Warrington
Co-op Hall Warrington
Parr Hall Warrington
Memorial Hall Northwich
Mr Smiths Winsford
Town Hall Middlewich
The Cavern Club Liverpool
The Iron Door Club Liverpool
Litherland Town Liverpool
Jeff Rigby: February 2012
