Alan played a lot of different gigs around town, but in his later years played organ at the Masonic Temple in Ringwood.

Alan also fronted a group at the Downbeat Concerts as Alan Rhodes & his Jumpmen. Alan attended our meetings regularly and was always one of the last to leave because he was having such a good time. He is the first loss from our group and will be sadly missed.

Well known in Melburne's dixieland world, but in recent years at 73 had virtually retired.

Alf played tenor sax in the original Don Harper St Kilda Town Hall Band, one of the finest around in the fifties and sixties.

Barbara was highly regarded among musicians and fellow vocalists. She was always very busy owing to her vocal expertise.

Bette worked in the Union Office for many years and was a very friendly, helpful Lady who was cheerful. Fondly remembered.

Played in the Bob Barnard band for many years, a fine pianist and a great guy.

Freddy would be remembered as a Star of the Downbeat Concerts featuring with all the Top Groups and as a member of the recent Melbourne Barnard Bash.

Geoff was well known for his 'Supper Club' radio program, the 'Steak Cave' restaurant, as a judge on 'New Faces', a compere of 'Downbeat Concerts' and as a vocalist.

Gerald was well known around the local scene for a long number of years and was a highly talented pianist and a thorough gentleman.

Glenn was a regular attendee of the Queens Road Club in the sixties before shifting to Queensland where he resided permanently.

Graham was weell known as a prolific drummer among the New Orleans circuit.

Harry played casual jobs around Melbourne in the fifties.

Harry played at the Hampton Hotel for many years when they operated six nights a week. After this job he virtually retired from music.

Irene specialised in the presentation of vocals from Hollywood Musical Comedies.

Jimmy was one of the few local musicians who made a good living in America, playing at the "Flamingo Casino", Las Vegas for many years.

Well known on the Trad scene and for his work with the Datsun Dixielanders and other leading traditional groups.

John was a fine vocalist and humorist well remembered from the Queens Road Club days

Keith passed away in Sydney in July. He was originally from Melbourne, settling in Sydney in the sixties.

Kevin was popping up everywhere in the fifites and sixties, allways had a smile for everybody.

Len was very well known on the Melbourne scene before moving to Sydney in the seventies. As well as being a great drummer he was also a very fine pianist.

Lindsay would be remembered by the club members as the chef at the Queens Road club in the sixties.

Mal was known mainly around Melbourne as a drum teacher and for his retail store 'Drumworld'.

Mal was a fine player who played with bands including Bob Barnard, Blues Express and many other mainstream groups.

Max played trumpet in the big band era and in later years concentrated on piano.

Mike was a fine musician and a popular person well liked by all of his peers.

Neil freelanced succesfully around town for many years, in Big Bands and Small Groups.

Ron was more famous as a profilic radio announcer than a musician.

Rochelle was resident vocalist at the Chevron Hotel for a number of years and was a very popular identity.