The Courtmen, a five-piece band formed in Sydney in the early 60s, played to a crowd of 40,000 at the 2UW Spectacular in 1963 alongside The Bee Gees, Col Joye, Judy Stone, and Johnny Rebb. In March 1964, rock ’n’ roll singer and recording star Warren Williams joined as lead vocalist, with the band backing him on ''It’s Party Time / Great Balls of Fire''. Not long after, Williams left to pursue a career as a cabaret singer. The band carried on, releasing two singles on the Leedon label: ''I’ve Got to Let You Go / Sticks and Stones'' in 1965 and ''Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart / Sea Cruise'' in 1966. Barry Shepherd has since died.
Members
Barry Shepherd (vocals, saxophone), Laurie Chatto (guitar), Ronnie Wilton (guitar), Con Serrafis (bass), Joe Skurnik (drums), Warren Williams (vocals), Vince Camelleri, Terry Coughlan, Claude Canero, Bill Younger, Peter Rowan
SINGLES
''I've Got To Let You Go / Sticks And Stones'' 1965 Leedon''Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart / Sea Cruise'' 1966 Leedon