Tranzam was formed in 1980 by Carl Jones and Rick Hampton. The pair met at school in 1971 and together they shared a musical passion and friendship that continues to this day. Although Carl retired from performing in 2010 he is still considered to be the band's '6th' member.
Here, in chronological order, is the bands history. This is the complete "Tranzam Family" and it is dedicated with much love and respect to every single one of the great musicians that appear on this page.
1980
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Rob Froome (Drums) Paul Bridgewater (Vocals)
In 1980 the band were primarily an original band, writing their own material
and adding a few covers here and there.
Paul went on to be in bands such as Radio Moscow and Heartbreaker. He is currently fronting Slowburner
1983
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Rob Froome (Drums)
This short lived line-up was the only one to feature Rick on lead vocals.
Rob is now with The Rhythm Thieves
1993
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Pete Moseley (Drums) John Hampton (Keyboards)
Chris Clowsley (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals)
The band becomes a 6 piece with the introduction of John Hampton on Keyboards.
The original songs have gone as the band focus on covers for the whole set.
Pete now plays with Jack Daniels - John left to form his own band Heaven Sent
1996
Chris now plays guitar with Stampede
1999
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Rob Priest (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals)
1999 saw the band go through 3 line-up changes.
John left to pursue various musical projects
1999
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Rob Priest (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
John Hampton re-joined the band as the lead singer
Rob left and played on the local music scene for many years. He passed away on 2010.
He will be sorely missed by all his 'brothers' in Tranzam.
Andy left the band to go on tour with Budgie. Now part of a successful cabaret act.
2000
Stevie 'G' now plays with Darkside, a successful Pink Floyd tribute act, and Stampede
2001
John leaves the band to form Seven Dayz
2005
2007
The band release the EP "4Play"
Andy leaves the band and continues to perform with Suck It And See and Off The Rails
2010
Carl still helps out at the annual Rock Against Cancer shows and will always be a part of Tranzam
2010
Even though the end seams inevitable Rick announces at Rock Against Cancer 2011 that the band will continue, much to the delight of everyone concerned.
Nige plays with Voodoo Sioux and John fronts Journey 2 Toto
In 1980 the band were primarily an original band, writing their own material
and adding a few covers here and there.
Paul went on to be in bands such as Radio Moscow and Heartbreaker. He is currently fronting Slowburner
1983
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Rob Froome (Drums)
This short lived line-up was the only one to feature Rick on lead vocals.
Rob is now with The Rhythm Thieves
1993
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Pete Moseley (Drums) John Hampton (Keyboards)
Chris Clowsley (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals)
The band becomes a 6 piece with the introduction of John Hampton on Keyboards.
The original songs have gone as the band focus on covers for the whole set.
Pete now plays with Jack Daniels - John left to form his own band Heaven Sent
1996
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Chris Clowsley (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals)
Back to being a 5 piece the band enjoyed their most busiest period of the 90's.Chris now plays guitar with Stampede
1999
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Rob Priest (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals)
1999 saw the band go through 3 line-up changes.
John left to pursue various musical projects
1999
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Rob Priest (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
John Hampton re-joined the band as the lead singer
Rob left and played on the local music scene for many years. He passed away on 2010.
He will be sorely missed by all his 'brothers' in Tranzam.
1999
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Andy Hart (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)Andy left the band to go on tour with Budgie. Now part of a successful cabaret act.
2000
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Stevie 'G' (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
Ant joins and the band record their first album "Running Out"Stevie 'G' now plays with Darkside, a successful Pink Floyd tribute act, and Stampede
2001
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
During a steady 5 year period the band release another 2 albums: "Still Standing" and "Relativity"John leaves the band to form Seven Dayz
2005
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) Gary Wookey (Vocals)
The band introduce and un-plugged version of their set and release the album "Sounds Better In The Dark"
Gary now plays with a successful cabaret band2007
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) Andy Dodds (Vocals)
Andy, and old friend of the band joins as the band focus on a more high profile bookingsThe band release the EP "4Play"
Andy leaves the band and continues to perform with Suck It And See and Off The Rails
2010
Rick Hampton (Bass) Carl Jones (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
After 30 years Carl retires from music after the band's 30th Anniversary.Carl still helps out at the annual Rock Against Cancer shows and will always be a part of Tranzam
2010
Rick Hampton (Bass) Ian White (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ant Green (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
Not long after Ian joined Ant announces that he will be leaving to become a professional full time musician.Ant plays with The 7 Teez, Kick Up The 80s and Big Up The 90s
2011Rick Hampton (Bass) Ian White (Guitar) Nigel Halford (Drums) Ross Wareing (Guitars) John Hampton (Vocals)
The band are on the verge of folding following the announcement that Nigel and John are leaving the band.Even though the end seams inevitable Rick announces at Rock Against Cancer 2011 that the band will continue, much to the delight of everyone concerned.
Nige plays with Voodoo Sioux and John fronts Journey 2 Toto
2012 (and beyond)
Rick Hampton (Bass) Ian White (Guitar) Ross Wareing (Guitars) John Turner (Vocals) John Townsend (Drums)
John Turner returns to the band after 12 years away. John Townsend is the bands new drummer.
