The Action were formed in Kentish Town in 1963 - Reg King, Roger Powell,
Mike Evans and Alan King, with Peter Watson joining them later in ’64.
The Action were formed in Kentish Town in 1963 - Reg King, Roger Powell,
Mike Evans and Alan King, with Peter Watson joining them later in ’64.
They had grown up together, gone to school together and played soul music together – working-class, north London boys with a passion for music, clothes and football.
Evidence of the bond which existed between band members is clear from the way in which they constructed harmonies, the sensitivity of their arrangements and above all the innovation and energy of their music.
The Action thrived on being a peoples band, who together with their audience shared a deep love and respect for black American dance music.
In 1998 the original line-up reformed to play a variety of gigs, including some Mod rallies. Footage from one of these at ‘The Dome’ in Tufnell Park formed the basis of The Action video documentary ‘In the Lap of the Mods’. It also includes a history of the band, archive footage, contributions from Mods then and now, and an interview with Phil Collins who joined the band live on stage at their last gig at the 100 Club in 2000.
At the moment The Action have no plans for any further gigs but - "Never say Never" !
Keep on Dancing