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**Bio of The Downliners Sect** The Downliners Sect were a British group formed in the 1960s, known for their R&B style akin to The Yardbirds and The Rolling Stones. The band was initiated by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Mick O'Donnell and drummer Arthur Evans after their previous group, the Downliners, disbanded following a challenging tour in France. Evans, who originally played drums, transitioned to bass guitarist and vocalist, while an earlier lead guitarist was replaced by a member from an Orpington band called The Hoods. O'Donnell and Evans adopted stage names, although they kept their real names for writing and arranging credits. Their initial studio recordings in 1963 included "Cadillac" and "Roll Over Beethoven," which were not released until later. The first official release was a self-financed EP titled "Nite In Gt. Newport Street," consisting of 400 copies, recorded live at Studio 51, a club run by Vi Highland and Pat Mayhew. It was during this time that they brought on a harmonica player. In 1964, they signed a deal and recorded "Baby What's Wrong" along with the album "The Sect." Their EP gained traction on Swedish pirate radio, leading to a single, "Little Egypt," which peaked at No. 2 on the Swedish charts in April 1965. During this period, a member named Sone was replaced by Pip Harvey, who left before the band recorded "The Rock

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