Original Sin

Big Lightnin' is 'rock 'n' roll couple' Russell Wilkins (Big Russ Wilkins) and Saskia Holling (Lightnin' Holling), who have over 70 years of musical experience between them and have played, in various guises, in small bars, festivals and clubs across Europe, Japan, Mexico, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand. Russ has played with The Milkshakes, The Wildebeests, The Mindreaders and the Len Bright Combo (with Wreckless Eric and Bruce Brand). Saskia is a former member of Scottish grrrl bands Sally Skull, The Nettelles and Thee Girl Fridays. Together Russ and Saskia play in Lord Rochester, but Big Lightnin' is NOT Lord Rochester.. Recording and performing together as a duo over lockdown (see their viral version of 'Tiger Feet' on YouTube), Russ and Saskia required musical company once allowed out of the house again. They teamed up with Folkestone Freakbeat heroes Lois Tozer and Mole Lambert (The Embrooks, The Dagger Debs, The Galileo 7, The Jack Cades, The Capellas to name but a few