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Thamesmen, The (pronounced "Temsmen"): Formed in 1964, this early David-Nigel band worked the London music scene with bassist Ronnie Pudding and drummer John "Stumpy" Pepys. Later joined by 16-year-old Jan van der Kvelk on keyboards during stint in the Netherlands. The band’s first single was "Gimme Some Money" b/w "Cups and Cakes" on the Abbey Records label. See also Gimme Some Money; Jethro Tull; Long-Hair Club; Pepys, John; Pudding, Ronnie; van der Kvelk, Jan.