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The Sharks

Shark Attack are back - but with a brand new name.

Shark Attack
Description:	R'n'B, Soul and Funk band from the Wyre Forest
Members:	Sally Haines (Band - Vocals (lead)), Phil Basterfield (Band - Guitar), Elmer O'Shea (Band - Guitar), Bill Gilbert (Band - Bass)
Address:	Wyre Forest
Genres:	Blues soul & reggae music

The Wyre Forest band Shark Attack had an interesting track record.

Sally and Phil were members of Kidderminster Band, Edwin Avenue in the 1990s.

Elmer has played in some of the midland's top bands for many years including 'Little Acre' and 'Bonehead'.

His playing has seen him alongside the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Free and Black Sabbath and apparently he was once on the verge of joining Black Sabbath until Tony Iommi returned from Jethro Tull.

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Bill Gilbert 's roots go back to the 'Brumbeat Scene' of the 1960s when he was a member of 'Second City Sound'; a popular band with an extensive recording career.

It's reported that Bill's other claim to fame is winning TV's Opportunity Knocks a record six times!

Drummer, Bev Smith started playing drums in 1972 and received tuition from the legendary John Bonham.

In the 1980s, Bev gigged with Robert Plant in 'The Honeydrippers' and then went on to join Stan Webb's Chicken Shack, and he has also performed live with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.

Sadly Bev passed away on Wednesday 8 August 2007, and some of the tributes that have been left include:

"I have great memories of Bev. He was funny, kind, and a really friendly kinda guy. He made me laugh and smile each time we chatted." Toni-Jayne

In 2009 the band returned to the gigging circuit under the name The Sharks.

You can listen to all the latest music from across the two counties on the Friday Session Introducing... every week from 7pm, on BBC Hereford & Worcester. The Music Map success stories are from 6pm.

last updated: 08/09/2009 at 10:59
created: 03/08/2006

Have Your Say

Did you ever attend any of Shark Attack's gigs? What did you make of Bev? Leave your comments below...

Gem
Great guy, had a laugh down his local.

Jacob Morris
Sharks R so SO SO cOOL

chris sharley
Bev was a lovely guy and we had many an after gig drink together in Hotels across Europe when I was drumming for the Mick Clarke Band and Bev was with Stan. We only met up again last year at farmer Phil's Festival in Shropshire after 14years. A very sad loss.Chris

Haze
He was a brilliant drummer, who always talked about his talent with great humility. A wonderful friend to Dave & myself. We miss you deeply mate!

Alex Pilsbury
A great bloke and a fearsome drummer.Bev, say hello to 'orrible 'arold if you see him in the Great Drumland in the sky.

Barrie Audis
I first saw Bev with Stan Webb's Chicken Shack he was brilliant a real powerhouse Stan's band wasn't the same without him after he left. I saw Shark Attack first at Upton Blues festival 2006 and then went to several more gigs. I really enjoyed the band and Bev was terrific. I didn't know he had passed away until i heard Deborah Bonham (John's sister)do a tribute for him at her gig at the roadhouse a couple of weeeks ago. I have Stan Webb's brilliant live cd Stan the Man recorded at the old Robin near merryhill as a reminder of his brilliant drumming. What a great drummer how will Shark Attack replace him, my sympathy also goes with the band members.

Ian Hughes
A grest guy with a great sense of humour. You're really going to be missed Bev.

Keith Miles
Only met Bev a couple of times at The Queens Head when I came down with Dave Onions from whom Ijust heard the sad news.He struck me as a real character. My condolences go out to all his friends and family.

Val Caldwell
Truly sorry to hear that Bev has passed on - he was a lovely guy and will be greatly missed

KEV SMITH
TO ALL SHARK ATTACK AND FANS.I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOR TRIBUTES AND SUPPORT ON THE SAD LOSS OF MY BROTHER.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON IN SO MANY PEOPLES HEARTS.THANK YOU TO ALL,GOD BLESS FROM SISTER KERRY AND BROTHER KEV

Mick Simmonds
Great band seen them a few times and still go back for more if you like quality bands check out shark attack

Stanley Webb
They are superb! Why haven't they got a deal!?

Kelvin Skyrme
We saw Shark Attack at Upton Blues festival after meeting the bass player Bill and his wife on holiday in Greece. They were fantastic, one of the highlights of the festival and yes, they do have a web site http://www.sharkattack.tripod.com/ Best Wishes, Kelvin Skyrme, Hereford

Steve Hannah
I saw Shark Attack at a recent 2 day festival. Wanting to know more about the band I found this snippet on google. They were fantastic one of the best bands in my opinion of the 2 days. Do they have a web site ?

margaret skipton
I saw Shark Attack at Stourport Boat Club. The best night I have ever had there and one of the best I have ever had anywhere. Thanks Shark Attack.

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