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Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

Johnny Kidd & The Pirates is a Rock artist.

Johnny Kidd & The Pirates were a British rock 'n' roll band. Johnny Kidd (birth name Frederick Heath), lead singer and primary songwriter, signed a recording contract with HMV and released his first single "Please Don't Touch" in 1959, under the name of Johnny Kidd with his backing band The Pirates. The classic line-up included Frank Farley (drums), Johnny Spence (bass) and legendary guitarist Mick Green. In 1960, they released "Shakin' All Over", which topped charts and became their biggest hit. .

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