Ashton, Gardner and Dyke were a British rock trio, most popular in the early 1970s. They are best remembered for their song “The Resurrection Shuffle,” a transatlantic Top 40 one‑hit wonder in 1971. Founding member Tony Ashton first met drummer Roy Dyke while playing with various Blackpool‑based groups. Ashton was later invited to join the Liverpool beat group The Remo Four as organist/vocalist, while Roy Dyke became the group’s drummer, having joined them in 1963. Their most notable work came in 1966 with the release of their album Smile!. Before their breakup in 1968, they backed George Harrison on his album Wonderwall Music. Harrison later played guitar on their song “I’m Your Spiritual Breadman.” After The Remo Four disbanded, Ashton and Dyke joined forces in 1968 with bassist Kim Gardner, who had previously played in the British groups The Birds and The Creation. The three adopted the name Ashton, Gardner and Dyke. Mick Liber, formerly of Python Lee Jackson, played lead guitar with the group. Their first single, “Maiden Voyage” / “See the Sun in My Eyes,” was released on Polydor Records in 1969 but failed to chart. Their next single, however — “Resurrection Shuffle” on Capitol Records — brought them widespread recognition. The brass section on the track included Lyle Jenkins (saxophone) and Dave Caswell (trumpet) of the Birmingham band Galliard.
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Resurrection Shuffle
Rolling Home
Let It Roll
You, Me and a Friend of Mine (Remastered)
I’m Your Spiritual Breadman
Hymn To Everyone
Ballad Of The Remo Four
The Falling Song (Remastered)
What A Bloody Long Day It’s Been
New York Mining Disaster 1941
Momma’s Getting Married (Remastered)
Maiden Voyage
Ashton, Gardner & Dyke 1969 Full Album
Let It Roll – Live 1971 Full Album
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