Playboys started life as an Instrumental rock/surf rock group back in 1964 in Melbourne . Sunday nights at the Circle Ballroom in Preston came alive with the Playboys in residence. They became Normie Rowe's (australian pop/rock 60`s startlet) backing band from 64' to 67'. The original members were, Graham 'Trotta' Trottman on drums, John Cartwright rhythm guitar, Phil Blackmore (RIP) on keyboards, Neil McArthur bass and Billy Billings lead guitarist. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.