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The Fenmen were formed in early 1962 in a suburb of Kent, England. Initially billed as Bern Elliot & the Fenmen, the group released four rare singles between 1964 and 1966. They achieved a number 14 hit in late 1963 with the well-known song "Money," followed by a smaller hit with their cover of Gary "U.S." Bonds' "New Orleans." In addition to singles, they contributed an EP and a couple of live tracks to the compilation At the Cavern, primarily covering American rock and soul songs. After separating from Bern Elliot in 1964, the Fenmen began to develop a distinct style influenced by American pop and rock vocal harmony groups. They released a couple of unsuccessful singles for Decca in 1964 and 1965, showcasing a strong Four Seasons influence, including a cover of "Rag Doll." A shift to CBS in 1966 resulted in two more singles, one being a cover of the Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'" and the other, "Rejected," a composition by Wally Waller that hinted at a more original sound emerging from their vocal harmony roots. Unfortunately, the Fenmen disbanded at the beginning of 1967.

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