Sounds Incorporated, originally known as Sounds Inc., was a British instrumental pop/rock group formed in early 1961 in Dartford, Kent. The band gained local recognition for their saxophone-led sound and secured their first major opportunity when they backed Gene Vincent on his UK tour and recordings in London. This breakthrough led to further backing duties for artists such as Little Richard. Their initial single "Mogambo" was released under Parlophone but did not achieve significant sales. Subsequent singles with Decca also saw limited success. The group toured worldwide, including concerts at Hong Kong and New York City’s Shea Stadium as the Beatles' opening act. They became Cilla Black's backing band and released their first album Sounds Incorporated. In 1964, "The William Tell Overture" reached Number 2 in Australia. The group recorded a second album showcasing EMI’s stereo recording techniques. After contributing to "Good Morning Good Morning" with the Beatles and releasing their final single "How Do You Feel" featuring vocals for the first time, the group began to disband in the late 1960s.
The band's lineup included Alan "Boots" Holmes on baritone sax/tenor saxophone/flute, Barrie Cameron-Elmes on organ/baritone saxophone, and David Edward Glyde, known as 'Major' Griff West on tenor saxophone/flute. The group spent their final years mainly in Australia before disbanding in 1971.
