Marmalade, originally known as The Gaylords and later Dean Ford and The
Gaylords, were formed in 1961 in Baillieston, a suburb of Glasgow, United
Kingdom. The band initially consisted of Pat Fairley (frontman), Billy Johnston
(bass), Tommy Frew (drums), Pat McGovern (guitar), and Wattie Rodgers (vocals).
In 1963, Thomas McAleese, who later adopted the stage name Dean Ford, became the
lead vocalist. The group gained local popularity in Scotland and signed with
Columbia (EMI) in early 1964, releasing four singles, including "Twenty Miles".
In 1965, they changed their name to Marmal...