Yeah, that's true, Alec. Astrid was Sutcliffe's girlfriend in 1961 and created the typical hair cut of the Beatles resp. Beat Brothers. A have had the pleasure to listen to the Beatles performing in the Star Club and Top Ten in Hamburg.

But coming back to early british R&R ladies. Is there any reason behind the fact that british girls did not take part in early R&R?

By the way: At least in the beginnig and together with her brother (The Springfields) Dusty wasn't a "rocking" lady, or am I wrong? And later on, she did perform wonderful and unforgettable songs but I cannot remember a real rocking title performed by a typical rock formation.
Although she has had the voice to do so.
If I'm mistaken I beg of pardon. I'm living in Germany.

Manfred