The Satellites

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The Satellites performing in 1965

The Satellites are a rock'n'roll group formed and popular in the early 1960s, who are still active in the 2000s. The original lineup of the The Satellites comprised Ken Wadsworth (saxaphone), Dawn Wadsworth (piano) and Ivor Fisher (vocals). Other members of the band at various times were Sonny Murray (bass), Derek Cummings (lead guitar), Tony Edwards (guitar), Morrie Holmes (drums), Trevor Akoorie (lead guitar) and June Paterson (vocals).

The band played regularly at the Starlight Ballroom, and released four singles between 1962 and 1963. "Stranded in Paradise" by John Dix states that The Satellites were a band who gained brief success with an instrumental hit inspired by The Shadows, who visited New Zealand in 1961. The band were still active in the 2000s, with a line-up ofKen Wadsworth (saxophone), Dawn Finch (piano), Trevor Akoorie (lead guitar), Johnny McIntosh (drums), Wayne Wright (bass) and Ivor Fisher (vocals).

Releases

Breaking Up is Hard to do cover art



Published Articles

  • Re-entry as The Satellites celebrate 50th, Waikato Times, 15 September 2007
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