When David saw an ad in the Evening News which said "Edinburgh's top band require lead guitarist", his sister phoned up and arranged an audition. Thanks partly to some flashy equipment David borrowed from his sister's boyfriend and more so to David's talent, he got the gig and became the lead guitarist for The Beachcombers! The band was hugely popular in Scotland and played on a regular basis throughout Scotland and Northern England. The Beachcombers were: from left to right Davey Anderson (guitar), Kenny McLean (drums), Sandy Walusiac (bass), David Paton (guitar), and in the front Mike Rowberry (vocals).