Kenn Allison (vocals)
Dave Partridge (guitar)
Jim Chapman (bass)
Dave Baker (keyboards)
Paul Kersey (drums)

London, Ontario's Sally And The Bluesmen was formed in the mid-60's and got their moniker from Paul Kersey's nickname, "Sally", which he was saddled with due to his long hair. They would later change their name to The Bluesmen Revue after the members saw acts like The Majestics and their flashy stage personas. With a win in a London battle of the bands in 1966 the soul group began playing the southern Ontario club circuit.

By 1968 they managed to release a single, "Spin The Bottle", which had a modicum of success in their hometown. From there they parlayed opening slots for the likes of Sly And The Family Stone on tours that took them down the eastern seaboard into Florida.

They split up after all the members became involved in other life pursuits. Chapman went on to join London act Leather And Lace but quit before they changed their name to Ocean and achieved world fame with "Put Your Hand In The Hand" and "One More Chance"; Kersey joined Max Webster and then, following a dispute with leader Kim Mitchell, formed The Hunt with Brian Gagnon and Gerry Mosby (among others); Allison played with Juggernaut in London.



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1968 Spin The Bottle/Dorian's Dance (Columbia) 44495

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