During the many years that the Rock 'N Roll Show were an
entertainment force in WA, they filled many venues and had a number of line-up
changes. Their last reunion on the 17th April, 1993 was their 21st Anniversary.
The Band drew big crowds wherever they appeared at Places like the Boomerang
Hotel, Morley Park Hotel, Scarborough Hotel, Maylands Hotel, Ashfield Tavern,
Walkabout Hotels in the North West, Goldfields and an extended tour of the
Eastern States. Ron Leask, Founder of the Band, had been performing in the Band
since it started way back then. Ron owned the Montmartre Night Club at one
stage in William St Northbridge. He was also a promoter importing a number of
national and international acts into WA. A highlight performance of the Rock 'N
Roll Show was backing and performing with Chuck Berry live on stage at the
Entertainment Centre on the 16th Sept.1976. The Rock 'N Roll Show cut a number
of vinyl 45 singles including " Lover, Please " b/w “At The Hop” (K-5581)released
on Sunshine Records and "The King of Jive" with "Hey Rock 'N
Roll" released by Martin Clark's Clarion records. Radio 6PM and 6IX had
the singles on their play-list. The seven piece Group did a national tour to
promote their singles after winning over many fans with their
"Showmanship" and "Musicianship" in WA. The band members
were Peter White (Keyboards) Chris Conlon (Drums) Graham Herbert (Sax, Flute,
Drums) Greg Clarke (Sax, Trumpet) Ron Leask (Lead Guitar, Sax) Gerry Smith
(Bass) and Marty Warren (Lead Vocal)
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