Biography
The Scarlets
Effective period / Period of releases: 1963 - 1966
Members: Lecia Jönsson, Lucienne, Johnny Reimar, John Friis, Steen Larsen (2), Jan Pedersen (3), Kaj Christensen
Danish band formed 1963 as backing band for Johnny Reimar who had just left The Cliffters. The first line up was: John Friis (el-b, vo), Kaj Christensen (p, org, vo), Steen Larsen (lead-g), Jan Pedersen (dm). The band performed both with and without Reimar. and where a.o. inspired by Johnny & The Hurricanes. After sitting in the the band at times sisters Lecia & Lucienne became regular members in 1965 when also Kaj Chritsensen was replaced by Leif Larsen.The band broke up in March 1967, but regrouped later. Friis, Larsen and Larsen formed "Guys & Dolls" that went on to record a single 7".
John Friis and Jan Pedersen would later co form Teddy, Chano, Jan & John.