Christine Dalton was Michael’s wife, born Christine Martin.
David and Eddie were Michael’s brothers. Stephen was not a Dalton at all, but
Stephen Powell who, after leaving the band in the early 70s, went on to record
the classic ‘Celestial Madness’ album, as S. J. C. Powell, you can find that LP
on Post #682. Powell was replaced in the band by Simon Dalton another Dalton
ring-in apparently, not sure who he was at all. Everybody’s a Daltons idea came from the
band’s manager at the time Sid McDonagh. Here for you to download, the complete singles
from The Mint from 1969/’71. Their 3rd single “Down The Dustpipe”
was covered by Status Quo. All the single were released on Ramrod Records, Johnny
Rebb produced many of the The Mint singles. Thanks to Matt Gleeson for the pic
of the band for this post. After The Mint had split, Michael, Christine, David
and Eddie formed The Daltons and released one single on Astor and then several
singles and a self-titled album on the Wizard label. Flac
3 comments:
Thanks a bunch for this one brother :-)
Interesting stuff! I’d love to find out more about The mysterious SJC Powell.....
Thanks for the share Gary. I was unaware The Mint released their version of "Down The Dustpipe" before Quo did, and the track was written by our very own Carl Grossman. So I appreciate the opportunity to hear their version along with their other material. I have a digital copy of The Dalton's Singles in MP3 format (not sure where/when I acquired them - maybe from you). But if not, then I'm happy to make them available if you'd like mate. Cheers AuusieRock
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