Karl
Rylander - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Karl’s first pro
gig was at Butlin’s Holiday Camp at Filey in 1956. He joined a Rock n Roll band
called "The Raiders", with Topper In 1961. He was turned on to country music
in the late 60’s and sang with various bands including "Threewheel" with Lofty.
He also worked as a solo artist and sang backing vocals for several American
country stars.
He met up with Topper again in 1969 and sang with an offshoot NYPL called "Sid
and Bert’s Thrift Club". He toured with Freddie Star for 17yrs appearing on
several of his Rock n’ Roll albums as a backing vocalist.
At a NYPL reunion in 1995, he was invited to join them in the recording of the
album "Take Some Music" and just stayed on, as they say.