Also known as: Epics, The
Origin: London, England
This London based band evolved out of an early 60s outfit called 4 Zodiacs. Original members included Vic Elmes (lead guitar, lead vocals), Ian Jansen (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Stuart Tann (bass, lead vocals) and Bill Fifield (drums, backing vocals). In 1965, Fifield left and was replaced by Mike Blakely (drums, backing vocals), the younger brother of original Tremeloes guitarist Alan Blakely. This personnel change got them signed to Starlite Enterprises (the Tremeloes' management and booking agency) that in turn assisted in getting the band a record deal with Pye under their new name t…