The Hi-Numbers
The Hi-Numbers
DECCA BIO
1965
To hear the Hi-Numbers one would never guess that the "old man" of the group is a mere 17 years old, but in spite of the evidence of our ears, the proof lies in their birth-certificates!
Formed in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, three of the group's members, John Glass, his brother Brian and Alan Shacklock, were formally with The Juniors. When this group folded up Brian Redman came in to make up the Hi-Numbers and the four boys have accumulated a great local following.
A song was written for them by composer Ted White (famous for his "Telegoons" TV theme) and the Hi-Numbers submitted a demo of this song, "Heart of Stone", to Decca. Decca brought the lads to London for an audition and they cut both sides of their first disc on the same day. The record, Heart of Stone, b/w "Dancing in the Street", was issued on September 10th 1965.
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ALAN SHACKLOCK
The Hi-Numbers
Miscellaneous Likes
1965
Brian Redmond
Singing, money, clothes.
John Glascock
Eating peaches.
Brian Glascock
Spending money, having a good time.
Alan Shacklock
All sorts of girls providing they are not too tall.
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13 YEAR OLD ALAN SHACKLOCK TO 14 YEAR OLD MICK TAYLOR
The Hi-Numbers
Miscellaneous Dislikes
1965
Brian Redmond
Girls who show off.
John Glascock
Moody birds.
Brian Glascock
Girls who wear make-up.
Alan Shacklock
Moody girls.
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ALAN SHACKLOCK
The Hi-Numbers
Personal Stats
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The Hi-Numbers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brian Glascock (2024.01.16) : We opened for The Who who were playing as 'High Numbers' at the time. I think it was Watford Town Hall and, in talking backstage, they told us they were going to change their name to 'The Who' and we asked if we could use their name, they said of course. They were about to release 'Can't Explain', so this was January 1965, I think.
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