The Dearly Beloved Peters & Gates were also managing a band out of Tucson called the Intruders , who formed in 1963 . In 1966 the band changed their name to the Quinstrels after they were threatened with legal action by a Detroit band using the same name . They recorded one single under this name before finally changing it to the Dearly Beloved at the urging of Dan Gates . The members of the Breakers would find their futures impacted by the misfortunes of the Dearly Beloved .
Tragedy & Breaking the Breakers In 1966 Columbia Records in Los Angeles entered into a contract with the Dearly Beloved to record an album . The band went from Tucson to Los Angeles and recorded 20 songs over a three day period . Columbia ended up shelving the project and the band sued to be released from their contract .
In 1967 the Dearly Beloved were back on track . While playing with the Leaves in Tarzana , California a representative from the White Whale label approached the band and signed them to a contract . Lead singer Larry Cox was also due to head back to Tucson for his own wedding the following day .
Back in Tucson , the Breakers were heading out for Los Angeles to cut their own album with Columbia Records .
At 3:00 am in Tarzana , CA ., the Dearly Beloved finished their show and all piled in to their vehicle for the drive back to Tucson . They had a wedding to catch that morning , so the band members took turns at the wheel , driving through the desert on that early July morning . About 36 miles east of Yuma the driver of the vehicle fell asleep at the wheel , slammed into a bridge abutment and caused the vehicle to overturn . Lead singer , Larry Cox , 20 years old , was dead on his wedding day .
For the Breakers this was the end of their recording trip to Columbia Records , and shortly after the band broke up . For a time Timothy Critchley joined the band Five More , and later another band called Oak .
Moving On Solo After his brief stints with Five More and Oak , Timothy moved to California , where he began his solo career as a singer / songwriter act .
The Southwest United States became the stomping and touring grounds for Timothy over the next several years as he wrote , recorded and performed the music on his six albums / CDs .
After years of polishing and perfecting his talent , and seeing his career progress steadily forward , Timothy decided to move on to newer opportunities in a different musical climate . So , he packed his suitcase and guitar , put on his traveling shoes and headed for the Midwest .
The Branson Years Landing in Branson , Missouri in 1996 Timothy continued his prolific solo career by playing at local restaurants and clubs .
Within a short time Timothy found himself working as the production supervisor for Tony Orlando , who shot to prominence as “ Tony Orlando & Dawn ” with such music hits as Knock Three Times and Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree . In 1998 Timothy had bit parts in JukeBox Dreams , a doo-wop musical that Tony Orlando created and starred in .
In 2001 the Grand Palace in Branson , looking to bring in babyboomers , opened a new show called " Cracklin ' Rose " a tribute to Neil Diamond . Timothy was hired on and played this show for three years , until its closing in 2004 . Since then he has been solo performing songs that span the time he ' s spent learning since he picked up his first guitar at age 11 .
So welcome to , and thank you for , the musical world of Timothy Critchley .
Check out the Branson Center Stage Grille and Bar , where you can watch videos of Timothy Critchley Live , by Timothy Critchley , on http :// livestream . com / accounts / 1500192
You can also visit Timothy at his Flying Turtle Music Hz Facebook page : https :// www . facebook . com / FlyingTurtleMusic /
There is also an official Flying Turtle Music Hz Fan Club where you can keep up-to-date with Timothy ' s performances : https :// www . facebook . com / groups / 178673568865647 /
Visit Timothy ' s Sound Cloud page to listen to his music as well : https :// soundcloud . com / timothy-critchley /
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Article written by Cindy Nunn
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