Rick Westwood

Westwood formed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes (originally spelt grammatically correct as “Tremoloes”) in 1958. They initially found success in the British Invasion era with lead singer Brian Poole, scoring a UK chart-topper in 1963 with "Do You Love Me". After Poole's departure in 1966, the band achieved further success as a four-piece with 13 top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart between 1967 and 1971 including "Here Comes My Baby", "Even the Bad Times Are Good", "(Call Me) Number One", "Me and My Life" and their most successful single, "Silence Is Golden" (1967).[1]

Westwood served as Tremeloes guitarist until 2012, when he announced his retirement after 54 years.[2] His last concert was in Guildford on 1 November. The performance was a part of the “Sensational 60s Experience” tour.

Westwood first learned how to play guitar at age nine.[2] Jimmy Page noted Westwood as “one of the world’s best guitarists.”[2]

In December 2015, it was reported that Westwood and Tremeloes member Chip Hawkes would stand trial for the April 1968 assault of a then-fifteen year old girl[3]at a hotel in Chester.[4] In July 2016, it was reported that both parties had been acquitted after their accuser failed to enter evidence.[5]In December 2015, while leaving Chester Crown Court, both he and Hawkes were assaulted by an intoxicated photographer, who had to be restrained by their barrister.[6]