Four Fours were formed in Tauranga, New Zealand in 1958. Guitarist Dave Hartstone was a former Police cadet. They developed a large following around the Bay of Plenty area. Before achieving national success. Maurice Greer replaced original drummer Trevor Spitz in 1966. Greer was known for singing while playing the drums standing up. Their set list was a combination of originals and covers, as is this record. One Track Mind was written by the band and was their twelve and last single (They never recorded an album). The B-Side is Hawaii a Beach Boys cover. By the time this single was released in early 1967 the Four Fours had already moved on. They were on a boat going to Brittain and had changed their name to Human Instinct. Soon their whole sound and look would also change after seeing Cream and Jimi Hendrix in London.
Bill Ward Guitar
Dave Hartstone Guitar
Frank Hay Bass
Maurice Greer Vocals/Drums
***Warning recorded from vinyl. Some Surface Noise***
One Track Mind
Hawaii
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