Chris Curtis

Drummer, lead singer and songwriter with The Searchers from 1962 to 1966. Formed a band called Roundabout with his brother Dave, guitarist Richie Blackmore and keyboardist Jon Lord which later evolved into Deep Purple, but long after he and Dave left the group. Born: 26th August 1941, Oldham, Lancashire, UK Died: on or before 28th February 2005, Aintree, Liverpool, UK