 In the U.S., they are regarded as part of the British Invasion.The group's name arose from an engagement at the Plaza Ballroom in Oxford Street, Manchester.Their manager asked the group to return the next week dressed as Indians and called the Dakotas, founded in September 1960 by rhythm guitarist Robin MacDonald, with Bryn Jones on lead guitar; Tony Bookbinder (Elkie Brooks older brother, also known as Tony Mansfield) on drums, and Ian Fraser on bass.