Musing on Pat Halcox's 54 years with Chris Barber I wondered about other long-standing bandmates in this age where bands split so frequently (I am told the Pussycat Dolls-who?- have had more members than UKIP have had leaders). Freddy Green had almost 50 years with Basie (1937-87) and Harry Carney 48 years with Ellington (1926-1974). Perhaps the Stones (Mick, Keith and Charlie) 1963 to date -56 years and counting, hold the record? I'm sure other 'catters will put me right with other examples.
RtS