This article includes some of Justin's early press custtings from 1960 - 61:

The cutting from 15th November 1960 below announces that Justin is joining the Rebels Rock Group as its vocalist and also reveals that his first experience of show biz proper came when he helped out a repertory company whilst on a family summer holiday at Lyme Regis:

 The cutting below, from 1961, records Justin's earliest appearance on a TV show, when he performed a song, accompanying himself on guitar, on ITV's Five O'Clock Club:

 The Rebels prepare to enter the 'Make A Tape' talent competition on Radio Luxembourg in early 1961:

Following his success in Lyme Regis in summer 1960, Justin is invited to join the same repertory company for their 1961 summer season:

 The Rebels have now changed their name to The Offbeats in preparation for their 1961 summer season at The Springfield Theatre, St Helier, Jersey. Nigel Norman joins the band on electric organ: