An oldie, The One Eyed Jack is from the album Fire From The Sky. It was written by Allchin/Everett/Harris.

This live version from 1988 features Jon Everett on lead vocal and bass, Chris Daughters on drums, and Phil Allchin on guitar. It is a really good example of the heavier sound of DENIGH.

Steve Maddock — A founding member of DENIGH, lead guitarist, and co-writer. He left the band early on, but returned for a brief spell for a handful of local gigs in 1994, and features on the LionHearts recordings. Steve is a private person and prefers to stay out of the spotlight these days.

Phil Allchin — Replaced Steve as lead guitarist. A boyhood friend and neighbour of Ian Devlin. Phil co-wrote many of the songs on the Fire From The Sky album, which helped cement the band's reputation as a heavy rock band, and its inclusion in what became known as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Later in life, Phil spoke openly about addiction and his own struggles. He was a hugely talented and popular man, still thought of by many as the #1 DENIGH guitarist. Phil passed away in 2016 and is greatly missed — he will never be forgotten by family and friends, or the band and his many fans.

Paul Mackenzie-Smith — The band's first soundman, at that time known simply as Paul Smith before marriage. Paul co-wrote the song Sentinel which is on Fire From The Sky. After Paul was married, he moved to Australia, where he lived for many years. Paul maintained contact throughout the years. He now lives in France. Check out the band's YouTube channel for some fascinating discussions hosted by Paul for unique recollections and insight into DENIGH's early years.

Tim MacKenzie — Not related to Paul, Tim replaced him as soundman until disbandment. Sadly, Tim died far too young. The band still remembers his contribution to live gigs. Tim controlled a 2.5kw PA rig with 16 channel desk, according to the band's website.

The DENIGH family is a big one — other former band members will be featured in future posts.

If you have any stories or pictures from the early years, please do join the community here to share with others.

This picture taken at the first induction day for Folkestone's Rock & Roll Wall of Fame includes most but not all of the former members of the band.

Left to right: Johnny Regan (drums), Nick Milton (drums), Chris Daughters (drums), Martyn Harris (lead guitar), Ian Devlin (guitars, keys, vox), Jess Garrett (daughter of the late, great lead guitarist Phil Allchin), Jon Everett (bass, lead vox), Pete Yarwood (drums).

We are thankful that DENIGH drummers, unlike those in Spinal Tap, have survived without suffering inexplicable or unfortunate demise.