Roger Ball by John Vincent

Roger is one of South Australia's foremost entertainers. His stage career commenced at the age of 19, when he entered a talent quest at the Miami Club at the Brighton Town Hall in 1965.

He won the talent quest and in the audience was a band promoter who offered him a gig with a newly formed band.
He joined and that band became "Roger Ball and the Bouncers" and then in 1967 helped form "Fahrenheit 451".

Roger has a natural ability to control an audience and his talent has enabled him to continue fronting "Fahrenheit 451" right up to today.

Roger has appeared on "Teen Time" and "Adelaide Tonight" television shows and after these appearances established himself as a very talented performer around South Australia.

He's worked with Australia's top artists like, Johnny O'Keefe, Kamahi, Frankie Davidson, Jimmy Barnes, Bob Francis, Ross D Wylie, John Farnham, and many others.

With Variety Artists Australia he assisted in the South Australian portion of national tours for Fats Domino, Gene Pitney, The Platters, Bo Diddley and other artists.

Roger has regularly performed in all of "Adelaide's High Profile" venues, pubs, wineries and the disco scene at the time.

Still today he still has one of the best voices around Adelaide still singing the best hits from throughout the years.

Still counting he has had around 60 musicians working the Fahrenheit 451 name which amounted to around 46 bands. Some of the musicians went on to international stardom.

These words were written by John Vincent R.I.P.
27/3/2009
(John was a celebrity radio personality in South Australia and was greatly respected.)

Please enjoy the photo's and history associated with
"Fahrenheit 451"

An update January 2022
Musicians I have played with

Looking back over the years

I have been in 12 different bands with 29 different musicians

46 Fahrenheit 451's with 60 different musicians returning at times to make 178 appearances in total

Played in Fahrenheit 451...Played in my other bands

Alphabetically...

Al Godfriedson Lead 2
Alex Lewis Lead 1
Barry Kliche Drums 2
Bill Semple Rhythm 11
Bob Barford Lead 2
Brian Davidge Bass 7
Bruce Heaft Drums 10...2
Dave Manser Rhythm 1...1
Dean Ryan Lead 1
Faye Saliba Vocals 1
Frank Portolesi Lead 1...1
Gavin Ring Rhythm 5
Graham Bettany Bass 6...2
Graham Bidstrup Drums 3
Graham Cox Drums 0...1
Graham Smith Keyboard 2
Greg Plimmer Drums 3
Iain Neilson Drums 3...1
Jason Chalmers Sax 3...1
Jim Jones Drums 1
Jo McArthur Vocals 0...1
Joff Bateman Drums 1
John Boath Lead 7...2
John Bywaters Bass 1...1
John Caire Bass 0...1
John Chamings Bass 0...1
John McArthur Lead 1
John Morton Rhythm 1
John Paley Keyboard 1
John Summerton Bass 14
John Tilbrook Rhythm 0...1
Midel Vocals 8
Mike Brady Lead 12...1
Nobby Clarke Sax 0...2
Peter Grimmwood Lead 1
Peter Tilbrook Lead 0...1
Ralph Franke Sax 1...1
Ray Bourne Rhythm 3...1
Ray O'Connor Sax 0...1
Ric Dunford Bass 2
Richard Phillips Keyboard 4...2
Rob Darling Keyboard 2...1
Robert Dragoni Drums 5
Robert Parker Keyboard 2
Robin Christopherson Keyboard 6
Roger Nicks Keyboard 5
Rowland Creighton Drums 9
Roland TR-707 Drums 2
Ross Savvos Rhythm 1
Russ Johnson Lead 1
Sandy Mathewson Bass 2
Steve Hopgood Drums 2
Steve Simon Lead 1
* Timothy Davey 1
Tim Mathew Bass 3
Tony Faeshe Lead 1
Trever Rachwell Lead 7...1
Trevor Saunders Drums 1
Wayne Cheary Bass 1...1
Wayne Mitchell Drums 1
William Orr Lead 1...1

Totals 176... 29 

If I have missed or forgotten anyone
please advise...will update
Updated 6/2/22

Over the years I have been in many other bands in Adelaide while still performing with Fahrenheit 451.

This list is in no particular order...

ROGER BALL & THE BOUNCERS

Roger Ball, Graham Cox, John Caire, John Tilbrook, Peter Tilbrook

FAHRENHEIT 451 (ORIGINAL 1967)

Roger Ball, Graham Bidstrup, Graham Bettany, Bill Semple, Bob Barford

WHO CARES

Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Dave Manser, John Chamings, Wayne Mitchell

Roger Ball, Al Godfriedson, Dave Manse, John Chamings, Iain Neilson

A BIT ON THE SIDE

Roger Ball, Rick Phillips, Trever Rachwell

FULLY LOADED

Roger Ball. Rick Phillips

ROCK SOLID

Roger Ball, Wayne Cheary, Nobby Clark, Barry Kliche, Russ Johnson

KING ARTHUR & THE ROCKETS

Roger Ball, Nobby Clark, Ray O'Connor, Tony Faeshe, Steve Hopgood, John Bywaters

LIMITED EDITION

Roger Ball, Frank Portolesi, Graham Bettany, Rob Darling, Jason Chalmers, Iain Neilson

JJR BAND

Roger Ball, John Boath, Jo McArthur

XXL DUO

Roger Ball, John Boath

RUNAWAY

Roger Ball, Bruce Heaft

DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK

Roger Ball, Ralph Franke, Bill Orr, Graham Bettany, Bruce Heaft, Ray Bourne

CALLING ALL COMETS

Roger Ball, Ralph Franke, Sandy Mathewson, John Boath,
Rob Darling, Greg Mundy

FAHRENHEIT 451 ~ COUNTRY

Roger Ball, Carol Sturtzel, Bruce Heaft

Over the years musicians have come and gone in Fahrenheit 451 and the following is a list of changes

1. Roger Ball, Bob Barford, Graham Bettany, Bill Semple, Graham Bidstrup

2. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Graham Bettany, Bill Semple, Graham Bidstrup

3. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Sandy Mathewson, Bill Semple, Graham Bidstrup

4. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Sandy Mathewson, Bill Semple, Greg Plimmer

5. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Greg Plimmer

6. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Brian Davidge, Bill Semple, Greg Plimmer

7. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Bywaters, John Morton, Barry Kliche

8. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Greg Plimmer

9. Roger Ball, Tony Faeshe, Ric Dunford, Gavin Ring, Steve Hopgood

10. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Ric Dunford, Gavin Ring, Steve Hopgood

11. Roger Ball, Dean Ryan, Robert Parker, Gavin Ring, Rowland Creighton

12. Roger Ball, Alex Lewis, Robert Parker, Gavin Ring, Barry Kliche

13. Roger Ball, John Boath, Roger Nicks, Brian Davidge, Rowland TR-707

14. Roger Ball, John Boath, Graham Smith, Gavin Ring, Rowland TR-707

15. Roger Ball, John Boath, Roger Nicks, Brian Davidge, Trevor Saunders

16. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Chamings, David Manser, Wayne Mitchell

17. Roger Ball, Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, Brian Davidge, Peter Grimmwood, Robert Dragoni

18. Roger Ball, Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, Brian Davidge, Robert Dragoni, Al Godfriedson

17. Roger Ball, Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, Brian Davidge, Al Godfriedson, Joff Bateman

19. Roger Ball, Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, Tim Mathew, Mike Brady, Iain Neilson

20. Roger Ball, Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, Brian Davidge, Trever Rachwell, Robert Dragoni

21. Roger Ball. Robin Christopherson, Midel Ball, John Summerton, Trever Rachwell, Robert Dragoni

22. Roger Ball, Roger Nicks, Midel Ball, Tim Mathew, Trever Rachwell, Jim Jones

23. Roger Ball, Roger Nicks, Midel Ball, Tim Mathew, Trever Rachwell, Rowland Creighton

24. Roger Ball, Roger Nicks, Faye Saliba, John Summerton, Trever Rachwell, Rowland Creighton

25. Roger Ball, Trever Rachwell, Rick Phillips, John Summerton, Rowland Creighton

26. Roger Ball, Russ Johnson, Rick Phillips, John Summerton, Rowland Creighton

27. Roger Ball, John Thornton, Rick Phillips, John Summerton, Rowland Creighton

28. Roger Ball, Rick Phillips, Jason Chalmers, John Summerton, Trever Rachwell, Bruce Heaft

29. Roger Ball, Rob Darling, Jason Chalmers, Graham Bettany, Frank Portolesi, Iain Neilson

30. Roger Ball, Bob Barford, Graham Bettany, Bill Semple, Graham Bidstrup

31. Roger Ball, Jason Chalmers, Rob Darling, John Boath, John Summerton, Ross Savvos, Bruce Heaft

32. Roger Ball, John Boath, John Paley, John Summerton, Bruce Heaft

33. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Bruce Heaft

34. Roger Ball, John Boath, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Bruce Heaft

35. Roger Ball, John Boath, Sandy Mathewson, Ray Bourne, Bruce Heaft

36. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Bruce Heaft

37. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, Graham Bettany, Bill Semple, Bruce Heaft

38. Roger Ball, Graham Bettany, Ralph Franke, Bruce Heaft, Billy Orr

39. Roger Ball, Steve Simon, Graham Bettany, Ray Bourne, Bruce Heaft

40. Roger Ball, Mike Brady, John Summerton, Bill Semple, Iain Neilson

Many hours of fun and music for all ages over the years

Enjoy....

Venues played

Fiesta Villa ~ Findon Hotel
Multiplication ~ Findon Hotel
Mansfield Park Hotel
Abergavenny ~ Victoria Hotel
Payneham Civic Centre ~ 4 Way Club
Penny Lane ~ Elizabeth Civic Centre
Highlander Hotel
Settlers Hotel
Lennie's ~ St Leonard's Hotel
Rumours ~ Highway Inn
Sunnybrae Restaurant
Arkaba Hotel ~ Aston Younger Set
Morphettville Racecourse ~ Jay Bee's
Mitsubishi Canteen ~ Clovelly Park
Swagman Restaurant ~ Littlehampton
The Castle Hotel ~ Edwardstown
Stamford Grand ~ Glenelg
Adelaide Hilton
Marion Hotel
Twenty Plus Club ~ Grote Street
The Princeton Club ~ Burnside Town Hall
St. Clair Youth Centre
Winston Charles ~ Tollgate Hotel
Playford Entertainment Centre ~ Elizabeth
Division ~ Pooraka Hotel
Sylvester's ~ Norwood Football Club
Swinger ~ Hotel Adelaide
Sergio's ~ Tonsley Hotel
Largs Bay Hotel
Snoopy Hollow ~ YMCA Flinders Street
Seamen's Mission ~ Port Adelaide
Enfield Civic Centre ~ The Regional Club
Cardine Club ~ Seaton
Para Hills Community Club
British Working Men's Club
Morphett Vale Tavern ~ Morphy's
Raffles ~ Brahma Lodge Hotel
White Horse Inn
Old Lion Hotel ~ Let's Dance
Sam's ~ Norwood Football Club
Stonyfell Winery
Crescent Club ~ Elizabeth
The Abbey Restaurant ~ Hyde Park
Adelaide Hyatt
Stamford Plaza ~ Adelaide
Combine Club ~ Marion Shopping Centre
Memory Lane ~ Arkaba Hotel
Cooinda Club ~ Western Districts Youth Centre
Pier Hotel ~ Glenelg
The Barn ~ Mount Gambier
Octagon ~ Elizabeth Town Centre
The Peter Jackson Hotel ~ Salisbury
Birdwood Rock'n'roll Rendezvous 

And every other Hotel, Winery and Corporate function of that time...

Enjoy...