Also known as: Master's Apprentices, The
Origin: Adelaide, Australia
This Australian band evolved out of the R&B outfit the Mustangs in 1964. Original members included Jim Keays (lead vocals), Rick Morrison (lead guitar), Mick Bower (guitar), Gavin Webb (bass) and Brian Vaughton (drums). In 1965, the group changed their moniker to the Master's Apprentices, named after old school blues and rock artists including John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, who they rightfully called "The Masters". It was at around this time that Vaughton left and was replaced by Steve Hopgood (drums). In 1966, the band signed a record contract with the Astor label and issued the…