John Kirby Woollard - Lead Singer

Sang with a local skiffle group in Leeds in 1956 then changed to Rock ‘n Roll. He worked the Northern clubs and his first gig as professional musician, was at Butlin’s holiday At Clacton on Sea, in 1961.

He then joined the Cherokees in 1962, who was managed by the infamous "Roy Tempest" and recorded by recording manager, "Mickey Most". This band achieved chart success with a song called "Severn Golden Daffodils" reaching the dizzy heights of No25 and retained a residency at The Star Club, Hamburg.

John met his long time friends, Jackie Lynton and Paul Servis, both of whom became a big influence on him. In 1966 Mickey Most changed the band name and NYPL was born. In 1975 a band called "Little Big man" was formed, with Peter and former NYPL member David Bower, recording albums in London and Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

This band as a three piece open up Peter Stringfellows Club in London in 1980. He came back to NYPL is now the longest suffering member.