Kwil
Phil Bates – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Tony Rose – Drums
Plus others
Later known as Quill. Tamworth member from Grendon, Phil Bates (lead guitar) a later member of Trickster and ELO.
Tamworth Herald – 03/11/72
Dosthill’s guitarist Phil Bates has, together with his band “Kwil” released their first single on the Parlophone label.
“Spent the Rent” is the ‘A’ side number and it has received about 20 plays on Radio One.
Kwil’s drummer, Tony Rose, has written the song and the sound is happy, with a catchy melody and lyrics
Phil plays bass and contributes to the vocal harmony. The unusual combination of violin and ukelele contributes to the special sound that Kwil are establishing. Hit Parade success is always a difficult business but this record could do well if it gets enough exposure.
The ‘B’ side is another Tony Rose number called “Every Little Thing” and this is also as pleasant song which has a good dancing beat.
On Wednesday, Kwil were in London recording their next single which is due for release after Christmas.
A Phil Bates composition, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” will be featured on this one. Members of Tamworth’s night spot, Susanna’s will be familiar with the group, as they played there recently. On Friday, Kwil start a club season in the north, but they will be back in the Midlands in mid-November.
Tamworth Herald - 28/03/75
Local favourites Kwil have released their second single and it is in the shops now. The song has been penned by drummer Gill Sowell and is entitled “The Stripper”.
After a spell of rest Kwil are now back in action. They played on the Kenny Ball bill for Tamworth Round Table last Saturday and are next in the area at Drayton Manor on Friday April 4.
Dosthill singer/songwriter Billy Bates will soon be having a song released on the Spark label and the act for whom the song was written will be appearing on television.
The children’s act Bengy the Bear and Rumpo the Rabbit will be appearing on New Faces backed by Billy and the Terry Lightfoot Band – who will be playing “We Love Bengy” Words and music by Billy Bates.
Returning to his serious career Billy has just finished his mater recording of his second single which is dues for release in the early summer.
02/03/73
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
18/03/73
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
20/04/73
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
27/04/73
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
29/04/73
Kwil
Hurley Working Mens Club
01/07/73
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
07/07/73
Kwil
Austrey Sports Club
Chicken Barbecue
Elms Farm
19/08/73
Kwil
Amington Liberal Club
01/09/73
Austrey Field Day
Kwil plus DJ
15/09/73
Kwil
Wood End Working Mens Club
06/10/73
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
02/11/73
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
30/11/73
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
09/12/73
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
19/01/74
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
26/01/74
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
22/02/74
Kwil
Fazeley Victory Working Mens Club
09/03/74
Kwil
Tamworth F.C. Social Club
16/03/74
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
07/04/74
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
04/05/74
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
26/05/74
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
05/07/74
Kwil
Two Gates Working Mens Club
06/07/74
Tamworth and District Round Table
Indoor Chicken Barbecue
Nashville Teens and Kwil
Lonkhills Farm
03/08/74
Austrey Chicken Barbecue
Kwil
Elms Farm
11/12/74
Kwil
The Chequers
04/04/75
Kwil plus The Hy-Kells
Wilnecote Sports and Social Club
Tower Suite, Drayton Manor
16/05/75
Tamworth Carnival 75
Selection Dance
Kwil plus Bob Mason
Ed Doolan from BRMB will choose the Queen
Drayton Manor, Tower Suite
06/06/75
Kwil
Wood End Working Mens Club
14/06/75
Field Day
Ox Roast Barbecue
Kwil and Richard John Disco
Twycross
20/06/75
Kwil
Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club Barbecue
Club Ground, Hints
28/06/75
Kwil
Kingsbury Colliery Social Club
05/07/75
Tamworth and District Round Table
Indoor Chicken Barbecue
Kwil
White Plains
DJ Ron Peel
12/07/75
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
26/07/75
Austrey Sports Club Chicken Barbecue
Kwil plus DJ
05/09/75
Kwil
Wood End Working Mens Club
10/10/75
Tamworth Young Farmers Bar-B-Que
Kwil and DJ
Dale Farm, Haunton
18/10/75
Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club
Joe Loss and His Orchestra
Kwil
Drayton Manor, Tower Ballroom
19/10/75
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
01/11/75
Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club
Cupids Inspiration
Kwil
At Smiths Warehouse, A5, Fazeley
22/11/75
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
02/04/76
Emperor Rosko and Kwil
Drayton Manor, Tower Suite
02/05/76
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
03/07/76
Tamworth & District Round Table Barbecue
Chickory Tip, Kwil, Sunset Disco
Lonkhills Farm, Disco
12/08/76
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
23/08/76
Kwil
Mile Oak Hotel
10/09/76
Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club
Bar-B-Q
Kwil and two DJs
Ashlands Farm
16/10/76
Autumn Dance
Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club
Kwil
Mike Clarke and His Music
Tower Ballroom, Drayton Manor
19/11/76
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
01/01/77
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
23/01/77
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
04/02/77
Kwil
Brewster
Measham Welfare Club
26/03/77
Kwil
Kingsbury Working Mens Club
01/04/77
David Hamilton
Ron Peel and Kwil
Wilnecote Sports and Social Club
03/04/77
Kwil
Glascote Working Mens Club
01/05/77
Kwil
Tamworth Progressive Club
03/06/77
Roasted Hogs Bar-B-Q
DJs Johnny Slade and John Green
Bruster (sic.) and Kwil
Ashlands Farm, Ashby Road
24/06/77
Hog Roast at Vine Farm, Upton, Nr. Nuneaton
Admission: £1.00
25/06/77
Barn Rave-Up
Kwill (sic.), Brooster (sic.), Richard John Disco
01/07/77
Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club Pork Barbecue
Kwil
Trent Valley Stompers
Ron Peel Roadshow
Clubhouse, Hints Lane, Hopwas
Tickets from Greens Records
30/07/77
Austrey Sports Club, Barbecue
DJ Nij Redfern, tickets from Christines Stores
Admission: £1.50
12/02/78
Kwill
Glascote Working Mens Club
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