(Both bands included the fearless Gerald Cleaver on drums.)

Then he led his own quartet which included pianist John Thomas and Jerry Betters on drums.

His musical aspirations began as a young teenager when he took up guitar and piano, and his first bands included his brother on drums.

(The current Blind Boys also include younger members on electric guitars and drums).

He taught himself the instrument, and formed a quartet at the school in 1936 that included the future journalist Ludovic Kennedy on drums.

Tape-recorded comments from him are heard during the film, and the DVD release includes two performances with him on drums in its bonus features.

The last show, in Albany, included a guest appearance by Marotta on drums.

Other members included Tommy Cathey on bass and Greg Morrow on drums.

The line up included James Fearnley on guitar and Jon Moss on drums.

Now the group included Brian's son Ricky on drums.