The gig list started in earnest around 1999 when Noddy Holder published his autobiography . I decided it would be a good idea to track down some of the gigs he mentioned ..Walsall Town Hall on 1st April 1966 is a classic.. the more I dug the more I discovered. 
I would guess that 95% of the gigs on the list were unearthed by me but that means along the way I have had some help. 
This is (another) list of people who have actually taken the time to find stuff or to do a bit of research for me.
So in no particular order my undying gratitude goes to -
Micky Parker, David Graham, Carole Williams, Johnny Howells, Mick Marson, Kevin Crouch , James Craig , Dave Kemp , Andy Flemmings ,Mike Tremalgio , Don Powell , Mick Aulton, Sue Wilson ,John Howells , Terry Rhodes ,Pete Bickley, SIE , Countless staff at archives throughout the world. 
Thanks also to anyone who has taken an interest in the search.
A huge thanks to the person who told me to stop doing the research as "it might upset some members of the band"..a huge incentive if I ever needed one.
Finally much love to my long suffering family for putting up with the obsession to get the facts out there.
​Chris.