The Honeycombs

Renowned for their international 1964 Top Five hit "Have I the Right," the Honeycombs possessed an impassioned edge, even by the standards of the British Invasion. Their sound was a strange combination of influences: Alan Ward's ringing, stinging lead guitar, Honey Lantree's larger-than-life drumming, Dennis D'Ell's quavering vocals, Martin Murray's rhythm guitar, and John Lantree's bass combined to mesmerizing effect. The band's singles and albums were produced by the legendary Joe Meek, who used all of his studio tricks -- including ghostly organ and compression that hits th...