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Ray Brown and the Whispers were an Australian rock band from 1964 to 1967. Led by singer Ray Brown (1945–1996), with Lawrie Barclay on rhythm guitar, Al Jackson on lead guitar, Pat Jeffery on drums and John Manners on bass guitar. The group issued four albums, Ray Brown & the Whispers (1965), Hits & Brass (1965), Heading for the Top (1966) and Dance Dance Dance (1966). Their top 5 singles were the cover versions, "Pride" , "Fool, Fool, Fool" (both 1965), "In the Midnight Hour" and "Tennessee Waltz Song" (both 1966). Their last single for 1966, "Too Late to Come Home" had the Bee Gees on backing vocals. The band formed in 1964 in Sydney as a rock and pop band by Lawrie Barclay on rhythm guitar, Ray Brown on lead vocals, Pat Jeffrey on drums, John Manners on bass guitar and Bobbie Richardson on lead guitar. Barclay, Jeffrey, Manners and Richardson had been members of the Shadows-inspired instrumental group, the Nocturnes, formed in 1962. The Nocturnes had issued two instrumental singles, "Riptide" (1963) and "Sitting Pretty" (1964). Brown had been a clerk with the Customs Department prior to joining the Nocturnes, which changed their name to the Whispers. The Whispers quickly became one of the most popular bands in Australia, thanks to their catchy songs, energetic live performances and Brown's distinctive voice. They were also one of the first Australian bands to tour overseas, playing shows in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Whispers disbanded in 1967, after Brown decided to pursue a solo career. However, they remain one of the most influential bands in Australian rock history, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans today. Here are some of their notable achievements: They were one of the most popular bands in Australia during the 1960s. They had several top 5 singles, including "Pride", "Fool, Fool, Fool" and "In the Midnight Hour". They toured overseas, playing shows in the United States and the United Kingdom. They were one of the first Australian bands to be signed to a major international record label. Their music continues to be enjoyed by fans today. Ray Brown and the Whispers were a significant band in the history of Australian rock music. They helped to pave the way for other Australian bands to achieve international success, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans today. Sources en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Brown_%26_the_Whispers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Brown_%26_the_Whispers #:~:text=4%20References-,History,Bobbie%20Richardson%20on%20lead%20guitar.