The Mods came about just over two years ago during a discussion between frontman Johnny Warman and the band's promoter Pete Feenstra.

We discussed everything from the name which originally was The Carnaby Street Chameleons, to the concept and the music itself. Johnny Warman

Johnny Warman grew up watching the Mods and Rockers on TV, and as a true Mod still adores playing the songs he enjoyed from such an exciting youth. The original line up was Johnny on vocals, Rhino Edwards on Bass, Spike Edney on keyboards and guitar, Steve Byrd on lead guitar and Johnny Marter on Drums.

Their first major gig was The Stevie Marriott Memorial Concert at The Astoria in London on 20th April 2001.

Pete Feenstra had asked Don Mckay, the promoter of the event, if he could get this new band on to the bill. Don was true to his word managed to get us in the show.

During discussions with Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie's Drummer) it was decided that they would do 4 numbers, with Steve Ellis (Love Affair) singing on three of the tracks.

The group rehearsed at the Ritz, and as they had already played together in the highly popular 4 Bills and a Ben for a number of years, they got it together in no time.
 

I remember Steve Ellis turning up for the rehearsal with his mates, and the look on their faces when it was finished. Everyone knew that we would be great. Johnny Warman

On the day of the gig The Mods arrived for the soundcheck and chaos, with everyone trying to see Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher and other assorted 'faces' getting it together. Johnny had not seen Paul for nearly 20 years since back in 1978 when he had become friends with not only the Jam, but also Paul Weller's family. After a quick chat with Paul Weller, The Mods went on to do their soundcheck and the rest was history!

We were so good, they opened the CD with two of our tracks and there can be no better recommendation, Believe me!