Effective period / Period of releases: 1964 - 2015

Members: Peter Bardens, Van Morrison, Terry Noon, John Wilson (3), Jerry Kolbrak, Eric Bell (2), Eric Wrixon, Jackie McAuley, Pat McAuley, Kenny McDowell, Jim Armstrong, Ray Elliott, Dave Harvey (7), Alan Henderson (4), Ervan James Parker, Jim Parker (4), Ronnie Millings, Billy Harrison, Billy Bell (3), Mel Austin

United Kingdom rock band formed in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1963 most prominently known for the rock standard "Gloria" and launching singer Van Morrison's musical career.
Disbanded: 1973
Reunion: 1978-1979
Members:
Van Morrison (vocals, harmonica, saxophone, 1964-66), Alan Henderson (4) (bass), Billy Harrison (guitar, vocals, 1964-65, 1979), Ronnie Millings (drums, 1964), Eric Wrixon (piano, 1964, 1979), Pat McAuley (organ, drums, 1964-65), Jackie McAuley (organ, 1965), Pete Bardens (keyboards, 1965), Joe Boni (guitar, 1965), Terry Noone (drums, 1965), Jim Armstrong (guitar, 1965-69), John Wilson (drums, 1965-66), Dave Harvey (drums, 1966), Kenny McDowell (vocals, 1967-69), Mel Austin (vocals, 1979), Billy Bell (drums, 1979), Ray Elliott (organ, sax, flute, 1966-1968), Jerry Cole (vocals, guitar, percussion, 1969-70), Johnny Stark (vocals, drums, 1969-1973), Jim Parker (guitar, 1970-1973)