How It All Began - Irena and the Zodiacs
The winter chill had not yet blown out of Coventry, especially in the hearts of Sam and Whippet. For the two musicians, hardly enough time had passed for them to get over the shock and pain of losing their friend and fellow band member Gus Chambers. On a frosty morning musicians and music lovers from Coventry and beyond gathered to pay their last respects and Gus was laid to rest. An emptiness was felt not only in the hearts of those close to Gus but also on the Coventry music scene known for its originality and energy.
By chance Dave was approached by Irena and was asked to play at the Zodiacs 50th Anniversary and it was here the Voodoo spirit had begun to work it’s magic!
David West on vocals and the Gretch guitar, Sam Smith on Double Bass and Terry Downes on drums driven by fate and desire came together to rehearse. An excitement was buzzing in the air and word soon caught on that Dave and Sam had been reunited by music. Interest was brewing as the trio worked on original lyrics and beats and two weeks later they performed four of their own songs and rocked the Zodiacs audience with their Voodoo vibe.
The following night the lads performed their first ever gig together as the VOODOO KINGS!
The band is still in its early stages but with Whippet’s agility and desire for original beats, Dave’s writing skills and Sam’s ability to arrange a melody an original voodoo rock n roll sound is rising up from the swamps. Audiences are growing in number, interest around the world is starting to bubble…….what’s in store for this innovative trio?
