Lutz,

In my opinion, amplification was an inevitable step for Lonnie. While 'Showcase' was a studio project, shortly afterwards he had to venture on-stage with his band and fill variety theatre auditoriums. There are a few photos showing a small amp for Micky Ashman (bass) and another amp that both Lonnie AND Denny were plugged into! Very primitive by today's standards, but they all had to be heard above the drum-kit!

His next LP, 'Lonnie', was also very acoustic in quality, by the way. I agree about the Albert Hall BBC tapes, by the way (that was the gig where Denny lost his job due to inebriation! - listen to his clumsy playing...). Les Bennetts had a harsh and abrasive electric tone - the game was up by the time HE was on guitar....

Roger R.