The Zoots are a highly experienced, multi award-winning British band formed in 2009 in Wiltshire by guitarist Jamie Goddard. Originally conceived as a touring 1960s tribute act, they quickly broadened their repertoire to include themed shows spanning multiple decades, performing theatres, festivals, private events and tours across the UK and internationally. Over the years The Zoots have played well over 1,000 concerts in more than 30 countries, released five albums, and worked with dozens of musicians as part of their evolving lineup.
Take a look at the changes in the band since our creation in 2009.
The Zoots Chronological Timeline (2009–2025)
2009 Original Lineup
Jamie Goddard – Guitar and lead vocals (founder)
Kevin Joyce – Bass
Nick Slack – Keyboards and vocals
Stuart Turner – Drums and vocals
Nick and Stu moved to Yorkshire and left the band in 2011/12, Kevin moved to leave in the Middle East in 2013.
2010 Additions
Neil Thom – Guitar (some shows)
Nick Hill – Guitar (some shows)
The Zoots relocated to Wiltshire in 2012 which meant we had to find some more people who could drive or were local to us.
2012 Changes
Andy Garrett – Guitar (replacing Neil Thom and Nick Hill)
Craig Brown – Drums (replacing Stuart Turner when he moved to Yorkshire)
Craig lived in Wisbech which was a three and half hour drive so it didn’t really work.
2012 to present
Harriet Lowther – joined on percussion / BVs
2013–2015
Mike East – Drums replacing Craig Brown (left 2015)
Simon Small – Drums (various shows)
Ben Jones – Guitar (replacing Andy Garrett)
2013–2023 regular deputies
Andy Wilder – Drums
Simon Treasure – Drums
2014–2015
Stuart Morrell – bass (replacing Kevin Joyce)
2015–2017
Dan Gill – Bass and double bass
Dan moved to Derbyshire and has his own Buddy Holly Show and Green Day Tribute
Tommy Lloyd – Bass and vocals (2015–2019)
Tommy unfortunately immigrated to Australia
2018–2023
Adam Woodhouse – Guitar (replacing Ben Jones)
Ian Bostic – Drums and vocals (replacing Simon Small)
Ian went on to become the singer in a ELO tribute band.
2019 – 2020
Ed Scott – Bass (replacing Tommy Lloyd who moved to Australia)
2021
Neil Hopkins – Bass (fill-in occasionally since 2013, more regular from 2021)
2022–2024
Simon Hancock – drums (replacing Ian Bostic)
2022 – 2025 Regular dep
Will Francis – Bass and occasional guitar / vocals covering for Jamie
2023–2025
Simon Small – Drums (retuning from earlier period 2013-2017)
2025 – 2026
Jamie Goddard, Harriet Lowther, Neil Hopkins
Peter Emery – guitar
Charlie Gregory – drums
Other members
Adam Woodhouse – guitar
Jamie Cook – guitar
Carla Holley – female vocals
William Pugsley – bass
Lauren Potter – female vocals and compere (60s Talent Show, Sounds of the 70s)
Will Francis – Bass and occasional guitar
Matt Brook – guitar (60s Talent Show) 3 shows
Main deps for The Zoots
Ben Martin -bass few gigs since 2023 to present
William Pugsley – bass
Harry Wise – drums
Sean Ivens – drums (fill-in for Ian Bostic, a few gigs) 2022-23
Chris McNally – drums (two gigs) 2012
Joe Bishop – bass (three gigs)
Alice Williams – vocals (dep singer) (two gigs)
Kaan Hills – bass fill in for Ed Scott (two gigs, 2021)
Sam Weston – bass (few gigs)
Tim Jones – bass (two gigs)
Tom Evans – bass (one gig) 2023
Jake Schneider – guitar (one gig) 2024
Callum Harrower – drums (one gig) 2024
Lauren Barham – vocals (one gig) 2025
Michaela Wiggington (one gig 2023)
Will Harvey – lead guitar (one gig) 2023
Jordy Rowland – Guitar (one gig) 2023
Ed Baker – lead vocals (one gig) 2023
Allen Hukin – bass (one gig) 2023
Harry Williams – bass (one gig) 2025
Joe Russel – guitar/ vocals (one gig 2023)
Sound engineers
Matt Rogers
Jonathan Tompkins
Sam Walsh
Craig Phillips
Jamie Prosser
Alex Laxton
Dan Moss – Scotland
