Very little is known about this group, which I think came from Croydon in south London. Singer Patrick Dane had previously sung with The Quiet Five.
Patrick Dane & The Mark 7 recorded a lone 45 “When You Lose The One You Love” c/w “Home” which was issued on MGM in the UK on 19 April 1968. The two sides were arranged by Keith Mansfield and produced by Richard Swainson.
In late 1968, the group I believe morphed into the Front Line Band. At some point, former Warren Davis Monday Band member Bruce Usherwood played bass with the group.
I’d be interested to hear from anyone who can add more about the group.
Billed as Patrick Dane & The Mark 7
26 July 1968 – International Students’ House, Great Portland Street, London (Melody Maker)
28 July 1968 – Tabby’s, Ealing, London (Melody Maker)
9 August 1968 – Harrow Inn, Abbey Wood, London (Melody Maker)
Billed as Patrick Dane & The Front Line Band
15 November 1968 – ICL Ltd, Letchworth (Melody Maker)
30 November 1968 – Fellowship Inn, Catford, London (Melody Maker)
2 December 1968 – Tithe Barn, South Harrow, London (Melody Maker)
4 December 1968 – Blighs Hotel, Sevenoaks, Kent (Melody Maker)
5 December 1968 – City of London College, Moorgate, London (Melody Maker)
6 December 1968 – International Students’ House, Great Portland Street, London (Melody Maker)
7 December 1968 – Holborn College, London (Melody Maker)
5 July 1969 – British Council Portland Place, London (Melody Maker)
24 July 1969 – Crystal Palace Hotel, Crystal Palace, London (Melody Maker)
Billed as The Front Line Band:
23 September 1969 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, London (Melody Maker)
19 October 1969 – Whisky A Go Go, Wardour Street, Soho, London (Melody Maker)
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