The Flames

For the R&B singing group led by James Brown and Bobby Byrd, see The Famous Flames. For the novel by Olaf Stapledon, see The Flames: A Fantasy.

The Flames
The Flames in the 1960s. From left to right: Brother Fataar, Ricky Fataar, Blondie Chaplin, and Steve Fataar.
Background information
OriginDurban, South Africa
Genres
Years active1962–1970; 2000; 2011
Past membersSteve Fataar
Brother Fataar
Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
George Fabre
Eugene Champion
Edries Fredericks
Mitchell "Baby" Duval
Simon Pontin
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The Flames were a South African musical group formed in 1962.. The band's best-known lineup consisted of siblings Steve (guitar, vocals), Edries (bass) and Ricky Fataar (drums) and Blondie Chaplin (guitar, vocals). Considered one of the most influential South African acts of all time, the band were known for their blend of soul and rock music.

The group disbanded in 1970, with Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar subsequently joining the Beach Boys,. The band has since reunited for performances in 2000 and 2011.

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