Stamford band Cupid's Inspiration to perform in The Sixties Invasion show at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre with original members Terry Rice-Milton and Laughton James

Original members of the Sixties band Cupid's Inspiration are returning to their roots with a show at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre.

Lead singer Terry Rice-Milton and bass guitarist Laughton James will take to the stage with a new line-up as part of the Sixties Invasion show.

The Stamford-based band shot to fame in 1968 when their hit Yesterday's Gone reached number four in the charts. Their follow up song My World reached number 33 a few months later.

The band has performed on and off with various line ups over the years but as a Stamfordian Terry is looking forward to playing again in his home town.

He said: "It means a lot to come back. A couple of years ago I remember pulling up at the traffic lights and hearing someone shout my name.

"It's strange to still be recognised after 50 years!"

The band's success came about after being approached by producer Jimmy Duncan with the song Yesterday's Gone.

Terry, who now lives in Hertfordshire, said: "We just knew we'd got to do it and if we couldn't make it with this song, we might as well give up.

"We didn't know there would be a 43-piece orchestra with us. What they put down in that studio that day was absolutely phenomenal."

The new show is called The Sixties Invasion and features 45-minute sets from Cupid's Inspiration, Marmalade and The Tornadoes.

The Cupid's Inspiration line up includes Roly Wilson on drums, Barry Scott on keyboards, Laughton James on bass guitar, Terry on vocals and Kev Towning on lead guitar.

It takes place at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre on Saturday, February 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £23.50 from 01780 766455.

Did you see the original band perform live in the Sixties? Send your photos and memories to smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk