There are at least seven artists that have recorded as The Factory. 1. The Factory were a trio of 17-year-olds from Surrey in England at the height of flower power in 1967. Originally named Souvenir Badge Factory, the line-up consisted of Ian Oates (guitar), Jack Brand (vocals, bass) and Bill MacLeod (drums). "Why don't you come and see us play" said The Factory to Brian Carroll at a party during the summer of love. The group were lucky. Brian and his friend Damon Lyon Shaw worked for IBC