Current Members
Tommy Banner is the longest serving Wurzel, Tommy joined the band in November 1967, and is still going strong. He is usually seen playing accordion, but has also played piano in the Wurzels' past. Hailing from Penicuik, his Scottish accent remains but with a strong Somerset twang.
Pete Budd is the familiar front-man of the post-Cutler band, Pete Budd originally joined the Wurzels as a banjo player in 1972, and his distinctive West Country vocals made him an obvious replacement lead singer after Adge's death. He continues to sing, and play banjo and guitar for the band, including in his repertoire a Mark Knopfler-esque guitar lead on their modern version of I Wish I Was Back On The Farm, originally made famous by George Formby.
John Morgan, also known as 'Amos',is the oldest drummer in the land according to fellow band members hailing from the Forest of Dean — prefers hot cocoa to cider and during 'live' gigs the claim is made that he is 79 years of age.
Sedge Moore, born and bred in Somerset. A skilful bass player, his cheerful, happy style is perfectly suited to the band.
Louie 'Gribble' Nicastro, latest member of the band, also the producer of the band's recent releases, plays keyboard. Responsible for the majority of 'live' animal noises during the songs!
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