(c’81-’85) Chris Pilott (guitar / vocals), Dennis Wallis (drums), and Ray Penfold (bass).

The band went by the moniker The Sessions for the first couple of years, before adopting The Early Hours c’83. This Woking 3-piece used to practice in the Wallis’ garden shed / garage in Sheerwater. Then the neighbors complained and even got a petition together to have the band stopped. At which point rehearsals moved to the Youth Club, Sheerwater.

They played locally, sometimes sharing the bill with Five O’Clock High c’85, notably at the Youth Centre, and the Centre Halls, Woking as part of a variety show. Noddy and the Nymphos’ John Prior joined the band in later years as did singer and one time boxer, Reuben Cooper.

Gallery:

The Early Years on stage at The Centre Halls, Woking as part of a variety show.
The Early Years…
Drummer Ray Penfold of The Early Hours