Also known as: Rebels, The
Origin: Auckland, New Zealand
This popular New Zealand outfit, originally known as the Young Ones, formed in 1962 as an instrumental beat combo with members John Williams (lead guitar) who was only 12 years old at the time, Terry Rouse (keyboards, rhythm guitar), Viv McCarthy (bass) and Dennis "Nooky" Stott (drums). They honed their skills playing inner city Auckland halls and clubs, covering popular rock and roll acts of the time like the Shadows and Bill Black's Combo. Heavily influenced by The Beatles , the group eventually added frontman Larry Morris (lead vocals), renamed themselves Larry's Rebels, and secured a resid…