Also known as: Ferris Wheel, The
Origin: London, England
This soul-rock group was hugely popular on the local London club scene in the late 60s, but for whatever reason, was never able to transfer that success into record sales. The band's genesis can be traced back to the mid 60s and the melding of two R&B ensembles: Emile Ford & The Checkmates and the West Five. Originally dubbed Diane Ferraz & The Simon's Triangle, they soon changed their moniker to the Ferris Wheel in 1967, a play on words with the name of their female lead singer, Diane Ferraz. Other original members included brothers David (saxophone) and George Sweetnam-Ford (bass, vocals), a…