Buddy Holly captured the imagination of the Ramrods because of the distinctive sound he and the Crickets achieved, which the Ramrods tried to emulate.

According to Len Beddow, it was decided that Danny should be the singer because he had invested in the group's only microphone. Len became lead guitarist because he had bought the guitar and Alan Lacey drummer because he had purchased the drum. It was all soon settled.

In 1962, the band made their first appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London with the above line-up, as part of the Toc-H Golden Jubilee celebrations.

In May 1964 the Ramrods reached the finals of the national "New Sound 1964" competition held at the fabled Cavern Club in Liverpool. They finished equal first.