his band English Assassin, Cock Sparrer and The Realistics amongst others. Not limited to musical artists, in 1971 motorcycle stunt rider and model Eddie Kidd was signed to Orange Management. Orange Records It became apparent that while the studios were being used to record demos, many artists were finding it difficult to secure a record deal with a major label. A pressing and distribution deal was signed with Pye Records for the UK and soon afterwards licensing deals for overseas territories. The "Voice of the World" logo of an Orange tree sitting upon a globe was used for the label with a full colour sleeve; however, with the flower power movement waning, it was decided in the early 1970s to change the look to a black background with gold lettering. Orange Publishing Orange publishing was formed in 1969. Former Head of Copyright at EMI, Dennis Sinnott was appointed by Cliff Cooper to establish Orange Publishing and over the next five years signed a variety of bands including Cock Sparrer, The Little Roosters, The Tremeloes and Kenny Ball. Many of whom had records out on the Orange label. Orange Publishing, (now known as Orange Songs.) has a large catalogue with numerous copyrights, including the Grand Rights to several musicals and film scores. Orange Agency Orange Agency was also formed in 1969 as a means to tie together all Orange music related activities. Working from premises at 4 New Compton Street bands and artists were booked into venues around the UK. Joe Cocker was booked into The Pheasantry Club in London's Kings Road in Chelsea, which resulted in Orange Agency becoming the sole booking agents for the venue. Bookings for The Marquee and other famous London venues followed the business grew rapidly and began booking tours, flying in acts from America to tour throughout Europe. Products Amplifier chronology For ease of reference, the production of Orange Amplifiers divides into five broad eras. Inevitably there will be overlaps when a new amplifier was launched. Early years: 1968–1971 1968–1969: Prototype OR100. Fewer than 50 made 1969–1972: OR120 1969–1972: OR100 1969–1972: OR50 1968–1973: The OA Orange Reverb Unit 1968–1979: Orange Solid State Amplifiers: Killerwatt Slave unit (1000 watt slave), Hypercard T (150 watt guitar head), Slave 200 (known as model 103T) Series One: 1972–1978 1972–1973: GRO100, GRO50 (Known as "Pics Only" or "Plexis" due to the reverse printed perspex front panel. From 1973 this was