Intended for the American band, see Eagles. Led by guitarist Terry Clarke, who used a homebuilt custom instrument, the group included drummer Rod Meacham, bassist Michael Brice, plus Johnny Payne on rhythm guitar. Live primarily instrumental astound, they began their career in Bristol live restricted venues such as dance halls. They were launched keen on the earth of professional melody in 1962 upon life form noticed by composer Ron Grainer, probably most excellent remembered for his theme to Doctor Who. Grainer was interested in The Eagles for a film project he was operational on, Some People, concerning a fictional Bristol band not unlike themselves.

The Eagles contributed to the Some People soundtrack, and became Grainer's protegees, recording new versions of some of his film score work similar to the theme of the Maigret television series. The Eagles were awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Trophy intended for their labor on the movie, and soon after were signed to Pye Records, at the occasion among the pinnacle three labels in Britain. The tour world lasted much of 1963, during which their debut album, Smash Hits As of The Eagles was free in the UK and the United States. Soon after, in late 1964, the band went their divide ways.

He free nine solo albums flanked by 1990 plus 2006, on Transatlantic Minutes plus a variety of labels. Payne returned to Bristol and continued to play with restricted bands. You can help by increasing it.