Wild Youth

Durban-based band which morphed out of Fourth Reich formed in 1978. Johnny Teen aka Michael Fleck (guitar, vocals), Marko Pogo (???), Rubin Rose (drums), Budgie (rhythm guitar) and Skid Soles aka Andrew Peinke (bass).

Budgie and Marko left to form the Dead Babies, leaving the group to launch their recording career as a trio. In 1979 two of their songs “Record Companies” and “All Messed Up” were included on the WEA Records Six Of The Best compilation album.

In late 1979 they released the single “Wot ’bout Me”.

They broke up in 1980 but in 2012 released the album A Leopard Never Changes Her Spots which included all original recordings, demos live recordings and some new tracks.

Winston’s Jive Mix Up

After The Dynamics broke up in 1986 Winston Nyaunda (alto sax) formed Winston’s Jive Mix-Up with Adam Reinecke (guitar), Sipho Shange (keyboards), Reggie Mfega (bass), Jannie van Tonder (trombone), former Dynamics band member Steve Howells (drums) and Mellissa James (violin).

They were a popular live band at venues like Jamesons in Johannesburg. In 1989 they recorded a self-titled album with Shifty Records.

It was only released on cassette but has since been made available digitally. Former Dynamics band member Harvey Roberts made a guest appearance on tenor saxophone on two of the tracks, “Wait awhile” and “107”.