They included the Dave Clark Five, the Kinks and the Rolling Stones.

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The beach also featured in the 1965 film, Catch Us If You Can, starring the British band The Dave Clark Five.

BBC: Devon film-set beach due to be auctioned

Bass player Rick Huxley, one of the founding members of 60s pop group The Dave Clark Five, has died at the age of 72.

BBC: The Dave Clark Five bassist Rick Huxley dies

Huxley attended when The Dave Clark Five were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by actor and fan Tom Hanks in 2008.

BBC: The Dave Clark Five bassist Rick Huxley dies