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The Warriors were a 1960s skiffle group formed in Accrington, Lancashire, England. Tony Anderson became their lead singer when the group formed in 1960. In 1962, his younger brother Jon Anderson became their second singer. Other members were bassist David Foster (founder member), drummer Ian Wallace (who replaced original drummer Derek Thornhill in February 1964), and guitarists Rod Hill and Mike Brereton. The group were quite successful in Northern England, appearing in the film Just for You (1964). Their single, "You Came Along/ Don't Make Me Blue" was released in 1964 on Decca.In 1965 Tony Anderson and Mike Brereton left, and keyboard player Brian Chatton joined. Anderson and Foster became the groups singers and also wrote songs together. The group toured Germany in 1967 and made a television appearance, performing "Mr. Nobody Nothing".The group split up in Frankfurt, Germany in August 1967. Jon Anderson soon moved to London in search of a solo career, after failing to make it in... [Details Intro]
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