He played drums for a plethora of bands during the sixties including The Kinks, Pretty Things and The Who.
Viv Prince was born in Loughborough in 1941 and started to make a name for himself in the 1960's. And at the time, he joined a band titled Pretty Thing in 1964. Aside from his drumming abilities, he was also famed for his on stage antics which drew in crowds far and wide. But within twelve months, Viv left the band.
Speaking to Classic Rock about his decision to leave the band, Dick Taylor explained: "The final straw with Viv came at The Twisted Wheel in Manchester. He refused to play because the pub across the road wouldn’t serve him." He added: "What he hadn’t twigged was that it was attached to the hotel he’d been in the night before, causing mayhem with The Kinks.
In the end, Phil [May, vocals] said 'You’d better just go home' He was a wonderful drummer, but…."
The band is perhaps better known for hits including Don't Bring Me Down and Honey I need.
Viv was part of the band's first two albums Pretty Things and Get The Picture before he bowed out of the group.
RIP
