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- The Wurzels were formed in 1966 as a backing group for singer/songwriter Adge Cutler.
With a thick Somerset accent, Adge played on his West Country roots, singing many folk songs with local themes such as cider making (and drinking), farming, local villages and industrial work songs, often with a comic slant.
During the 1960s, the band became immensely popular regionally, and the release of the single Drink Up Thy Zider led to national fame and number 45 in the UK charts.
A number of live albums were recorded at local pubs and clubs, filled with Adge Cutler penned favourites such as Easton in Gordano, The Champion Dung Spreader, and Thee's Got'n Where Thee Cassn't Back'n, Hassn't? together with songs written by others and some reworkings of popular folk songs of the time.
Adge Cutler was killed in May 1974 after crashing his car in Chepstow following a Wurzels concert.
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The Band
Adge Cutler
Born in 1930, the founder of the Wurzels spent his earlier years pursuing various jobs he would use as material for later songs, including road manager for Acker Bilk.
He was the lead singer of the band until his untimely death in 1974.
Reg Quantrill
Often referred to by Adge Cutler as 'Rotten Reg Quantrill' and also The "Man who put the 'Sod' in Chipping Sodbury" Reg was Adge's original banjo and guitar player and the longest serving member of the original band, apart from Adge himself. He was evidently a very versatile musician, not only being a jazz banjoist, but apparently was also a famous crooner in his day, known as the "Engelbert 'Umperdinck of West 'Arptree". As if this were not enough, he was also a well known local Rock 'n' Roller, known as "Snake'ips Quantrill, the Elvis Presley of Chewton Mendip". In addition to all this he was a "great folk artist in his own right".
Tommy Banner
The longest serving Wurzel, Tommy joined the band in 1967, and is still going strong. Usually seen playing accordion, but has also played piano in the Wurzels' past. His Scottish accent remains, but he is the band member most likely to be seen actually drinking cider during gigs these days.
Pete Budd
The familiar front-man of the post-Cutler band, Pete Budd originally joined the Wurzels as a banjo player in 1970, his distinctive West Country vocals made him an obvious replacement after Adge's death.
He continues to sing, and play banjo and guitar for the band, including in his repertoire a Mark Knopfler-esque guitar lead on their modern version of I Wish I Was Back On The Farm, originally made famous by George Formby.
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Jethro Tool2 Wochen herThe Wurzels were best with Adge in the 1960s, but are still pretty damned good today! If you haven't seen them recently, get along and see them ASAP!
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The City Bar10 Wochen herThe Wurzels
This Week at The City Bar
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE (24th Sept)
Live Music from:
CITY OF STATUES
James MacKenzie
blueHOUR
10pm till 1am FREE ENTRY!
SUNDAY SESH (27 Sept)
DJ Paul with the Marathon of Karaoke from 4pm till Midnight!! Plus the usual Sunday Banter!
The City Bar,
21 Queensgate
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Ed Moore11 Wochen heri saw them live amazing!!!!
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Madam Aimee12 Wochen herOMG I haven't heard these guys for years.
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Jack Mclean13 Wochen herlegends
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Robyn13 Wochen herIm seeing the Wurzels the 25th I Actually Cant wait its going to be wicked !!!! Love the wurzels ! x
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Jack Bassett13 Wochen herIVE GOT A GREAT IDEA
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Emily-Louise Bradley15 Wochen herth wurzels are bloody brilliant!!!
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Markus.27 Wochen herCause Ive Gotta Bran New Combine Arrvestaa, && Ill Give You Thi Key (
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Ben28 Wochen hernow he sees he, and i see i im buggered if i dont get him
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Mad Max30 Wochen her1-say a boy or grl's name u want 2 b with 2 times.
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Coco Chelios31 Wochen herI AM A CIDER DRINKER .. I DRINKS IT ALL OF THE DAY
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Ghost Rider32 Wochen herthe wurzels are kick ass i got all there albums and im a cider drinker lol
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my mum went to c u in concert ages ago n i my hole family love you
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