Twiggy's writing a book!

A History of the RCT Band

The book will attempt the history and achievements of the band with facts, figures and dates. However any successful musical ensemble is sustained by its personnel, I will therefore include many anecdotes and stories to compliment the ‘hard data’ The story will be told through the eyes of someone who served in the band as ‘boy and man’ for 19 years. I will try to be as accurate as possible when recording the personal memories of former band members. Memories, of course can be exaggerated or diminished over time by those who recall them. I will leave it up to the reader to decide whether this may detract or enhance of what was a truly unique musical institution.


In order to write an accurate account of the RCT Band’s history I would like to cover the events, engagements, gigs and personalities.

To assist in this and to jog your memories here are some of the ‘highlights’.

Horse Shows, Liverpool Tattoo, Public Duties, Wembley – Sports events & pageant Aldershot Show.

Eastbourne etc. Broadcasts, Concerts, Recordings.

Tours: Cyprus, Hong Kong, Jordan, Germany, France (remember that ‘long march)’.

The bands ‘within the band’,

1st Gulf War.

Cock ups & bloopers!

Most memorable Job, least memorable job.

Funniest moment.

Most memorable personality.

Please e-mail, write or ‘phone with any comments, information, memories, ‘photo’s, or documents. If you send a ‘photo please include the date it was taken and a brief explanation. (All photos will be returned).

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Thank you Steve Ambler