The Most Valuable Players

(L-R): Toby Rennie, Ted Hughes, Sherry Newburn, John Downs, unknown. Guitarist Roger Miller in back.

A horns-based big band that played events.

Previously, John Downs had played in The Coming Generation, as well as The Whole Damn Family. On his Facebook page, drummer Ted Hughes mentioned that the group made no recordings.

Some members went on to form the band KIXX, a version of which still performs in 2023.

Ted Hughes passed away in 2019. John Downs Jr passed away in 2018.

Members

Toby Rennie - trumpet

Ted Hughes - drums

Sherry Newburn - trumpet

John Downs Jr - organ

Roger Miller - guitarist

External references

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10216668802066700&set=a.10203894604719750

https://www.forevermissed.com/john-louis-downs-jr/gallery/photos