The Interns history
The original Interns played in the 1960s and had members including John Rostill (later of The Shadows) and drummer Peter Brooks of Zoot Money. Many years ago when guitarist John Robinson wanted to form a band he contacted "Brooksie" and along with guitarist Tim O'Rourke and early 70s pro bassist Paul Kent formed the 90's line up of The Interns.
The
band started gigging regularly and rapidly built up their repertoire and
following. Not long after a gig in which The Interns were support for The
Dakotas (see below) Peter Brooks left the band and was replaced by Gordon
Leather. Gordon had also played professionally with Paul Kent back in the
70s. This line up stayed together for the next 9 years playing gigs at
bigger and bigger venues but still enjoying the odd pub gig as well.
After the 200th gig Paul Kent decided to leave the band and work on some solo
projects in a new direction and Jim McDonnell came in on Bass guitar. At
this time Lucy Robinson also joined the band singing lead and backing vocals.
In December 2002 Gordon hung up his sticks and Tim Franks started playing drums
with the band. Tim Franks plays professionally and drums with many other
artists including The Norman Beaker
Band.
In Spring 05 Lucy left the band due to work commitments at the BBC and Aisling
Murray took up lead vocals, however earlier this year following the birth of
her first child Aisling has retired from the band. Lucy Robinson returned for a
number of gigs but work and solo projects led to her leaving however she was then
replaced by Michaela Turner-Millar. Michaela now has a burgeoning solo
career.
The band had a number of line up changes which has included Paul Burgess (10cc
drummer) and a number of collaborations with Rodimus musicians always with the
original band members John Robinson and Tim O’Rourke.
The current line up (2022) includes vocals from Kath Taylor and the band have
stripped the sound right stripped back to electric guitar, electro acoustic
guitar with vocals by John and Kath supported by Tim.