MISSING . . .

THE DAILY MAIL offers readers a unique opportunity to re-establish contact with long-lost relatives and friends. Each week, MONICA PORTER features the story of someone trying to find a missing loved one, as well as a tale of people reunited. This column i

Graham SampSon, of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, hopes to trace members of the Konrads — the early Sixties rock group of which the late, great David Bowie was a member in his teens.

Graham was involved with the band for a couple of years, and was a close friend of its founder and lead guitarist neville Wills, who, sadly, also died of cancer.

‘I hope alan Dodds, the rhythm guitarist who was far better than I was, is still around, and drummer Dave hadfield, but unfortunately I can’t remember the bassist’s name. (I have just turned 76, after all!)

‘others who, like me, joined in jam sessions in neville’s bungalow in Chislehurst, Kent — while his mum was, mercifully, out at work — included mick milo. We all lived in the Bromley or Chislehurst area.

‘I would love to meet any of these guys.

‘I only remember playing publicly with the group once, at the Civic hall orpington.

‘about that time I met Liz, the girl I later married, so there Pre-fame: The Konrads, with David Bowie on sax was increasing competition for my spare time.

Working in the air ministry from 1958 until 1963 was not too onerous, but on promotion I was transferred to the ministry of public Building & Works, and in 1965 posted to Singapore in support of the military for three years, taking Liz with me.

‘I still own a few guitars and get together with friends to play music and relive our youth — so far without complaint from the neighbours!

‘I have jokingly suggested we play for the old folks’ home nearby.’