R&B group managed by John Purdie. The Boleros band consisted of Kevin Butler (guitar), Clyde Harris (bass), Melvin Bruce (keyboards), and Linwood Bruce (drums). Melvin Bruce was later replaced with Arthur Scribner. Vocalists included Little Melvin, Mike, Charles…
The group rehearsed at Purdie’s Ponderosa West band house. They performed for cabaret’s, union halls, York Lounge, Wilson’s Union Hall, proms, school dances, etc.
They released a single around 1971 or 72 on Purdie’s independent label named after his wife Valarie.
The Boleros band also backed the Premiums; a Temptations cover group.
Harris and Scribner later with Jimmy Briscoe & the Little Beavers… Bruce later with Hot Flesh…
Record releases include:
197* Valarie 4397 I’m In Love (Yes I Am) / Jealous Lover
