Rainbow Cottage

British soft rock, and covers act who were formed in Wigan, Lancashire. Initially called the Kibbos, they changed their name in the late-1960s to Rainbow Cottage. They were largely a 'live' act, and went through at least thirteen line-ups before they eventually disbanded after playing their final gig on 17th June 1987; at Goose Green Labour Club in Wigan. While they had a minor hit in 1976 with 'Seagull', they are probably best known for performing the theme tune to the childrens' TV programme, 'Cloppa Castle'. Original Line-Up Tony Houghton (1960s-Oct.1979) Graham Hill (1960s-1987) Steve Morris (1960s-1986) Pip Stokes (1960s-?) Other Members Brian Gibbs (? - Oct.1976) Andy Gleave (Oct. 1976 - May 1980) John Duckworth (Oct. 1976 - Dec. 1977) Arthur Kerevan (Oct. 1979 - Apr. 1982) Adrian Tunstead (May 1980 - Apr. 1982) Tom Bennett (Apr. 1982 - Jan. 1984) Phil Ashcroft (Apr.1982 - June 1987) Nigel Miller (Jan. 1984 - Feb. 1985) Paul Ayre (Feb. 1985 - June 1987) David Kay (June 1986 - Oct. 1986, and Dec. 1986 - June 1987) Caroline Turner (June 1986 - June 1987)