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Paul Muggleston .... an entertainment career now entering its seventh decade

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The Dices ..... ..... Paul's first real band ..... comprised Paul (Lead), Bob Rush (Rhythm), Doug Petrie (Drums), Ed Stanley (Bass) and Noel Wright (Piano) as two members had retired from playing, one of them was Bernie Spragg.  Ray Boyd was the male vocalist and Carol Brady (who later married Bob Rush) was the female vocalist.  This band's sound was to permeate the walls of many local churches - not the least of were was Saint Nicolas', and (occasionally) the infamous Spencer Street when a guest band was required.  They remain big days in Paul's mind, as The Dices got to perform on the same stage as local big acts Johnny and the Revellers and The Downbeats.

Rubbing shoulders with NZ's best known pop stars of the day was nothing unusual, as most acts would travel the country and play the major venues. Top dances of the day like Spencer Street and The Caledonian Hall were typical magnets for the pop elite, and Paul would perform with many top acts such as guitarist Peter Posa (shown left) in his own quest for musical success and stardom.

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