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Copyright © 2006 Dougie Sim Music
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History of "GAMBLER"
Gambler at Wembley Two of us from the original band decided it was time to break out on our own, and hence "GAMBLER" formed. After two years of playing locally, we decided to go professional and that meant touring all over the UK. I was the Lead Vocalist (the front man) and bass player, later playing rhythm guitar with "Gambler". For 12 years the band toured the country appearing at many Major Country Festivals (including Wembley Silk Festival), also doing recording work for BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland. "Gambler" recorded three albums. The band won the ‘Scottish Country Music Fellowship Band of the Year’, for 2 years running. We were also backing band for BBC Scotland DJ Gerry Ford for two years. My Favourite "Gambler" Memories Supporting Billie Jo Spears at Stornaway. Playing at the numerous Country Festival’s throughout Britain. Backing Gerry Ford on a Cruise Ship which left Dover bound for Sweden on a 3 day round trip. Recording songs with Gerry Ford for the BBC Radio 2 show, ‘Night Ride’, and recording live for BBC Radio Scotland at the Royal Ingilston Horticultural Show. Making our first album, this was a best seller. We appeared four times, on The Best of British stage at the Wembley Conference Centre. Our fourth performance was on the main stage at Wembley Arena with an all Elgin 5-piece band. We shared the stage with such artists as Tammy Wynette, Crystal Gayle, Johnny Cash and a host of other American stars (a magical experience).
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