They had been impressed by the success of Lonnie Donegan's song The Rock Island Line, and they thought they could make similar music.
The band was started in Dearden's backyard shed and was soon enjoying professional bookings around the region.
It has recorded many albums over the years, and has tried many musical genres both British and American, including bluegrass, folk, Western and country.
Memorable engagements from the early days include playing by request for 1,400 people at the Preston Gujarat Society, and at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood.
[2] In the early 2000s the band made several successful U.S. tours, being awarded the Best Old Time American Music Band on their first visit to the Annual National Old Time Country and Bluegrass Festival in Missouri Valley, Iowa.