i used to knock (lighting & sound) about with
redrose speedway , klix, early 80's top club land band

denise longmore on vocals , shaun cranston on bass, malc montague on guitar, howard smith on drums and pete ??? on keyboards

Does anyone remember Gospel Garden, they played several times at Down Broadway, Stringfellows club on the High Street

All super modern stuff ,now Os Rabin or the big bands like of Joe Loss or Glen Miller I think it was Joe Loss who Played for us Christmas 1950 at the N.F.F.I club,was"Cherry pink & apple Blossom White" his tune? couldn't dance only my army boots

All super modern stuff ,now Os Rabin or the big bands like of Joe Loss or Glen Miller I think it was Joe Loss who Played for us Christmas 1950 at the N.F.F.I club,was"Cherry pink & apple Blossom White" his tune? couldn't dance only my army boots

I believe that Joe Loss's signature tune was the Glen Miller original 'In The Mood'. "Cherry pink & apple Blossom White" was a hit for trumpeter 'Eddie Calvert'.

Thanks, now my foggy brain half remembers,but did Eddie have his own band in the 50s or was he playing for someonr else

Thanks, now my foggy brain half remembers,but did Eddie have his own band in the 50s or was he playing for someonr elseThat I don't know.

[QUOTE=skippy;4289709][QUOTE=daveR;4288947]
The Cortinas existed from late '63'

I met my wife around the same time, we got that photo off Lynchy at the Cannon Hall [Firvale] 63/64 ? glad to hear you're still making music Dave & doing what you love.[/hi trev can you remember the central dance hall ont cliffe saw frankenstein/monsters several times in the sixties i think they played there regular .also screaming lord sutch ,think the other group was the nocturnes.central used to be a skating rink it was the one near worksop rd not further down the cliffe.just thought i'd give your memory a jog .:wave:

.also screaming lord sutch ,think the other group was the nocturnes.central used to be a skating rink it was the one near worksop rd not further down the cliffe.just thought i'd give your memory a jog .:wave:
Hi, my band/group the 'Drumbeats' were playing at the skating rink along with a Liverpool band 'Lee Castle and The Barons', Pete Stringfellow came in and tossed up between us and a member of 'Mark Stone and The Aidens' for the support slot on the 'Beatles' show; we lost and supported 'Screaming Lord Sutch', to make matters worse our lead guitarists guitar packed up on the show so next day he went and bought a 'Blue Fender Strat' which I'm sure Dave Robinson remembers quite well.

Hey all im Ryan, my dad was the original bass player from the cruisers, his name is Paul Jarvis, i was never lucky enough to ever see him play but from what ive heard the group were spot on, he is now living in Plymouth n has three grown up kids and four grand children!!! people who i have never met speak about the group and i wish i was around at the time to see them play!!! they are all legends in thier own right!! R.I.P drummer Spud!! Sorely missed by all i bet!!! Take care all!!!

Oh yea i forgot to mention that me dad n his group toured with the BEATLES!!!!!!!!!

Just a thought to Robbo, maybe you could forfill a dream of mine and that would be to see my dad play bass before he is too old to do so ha ha ha!!! see if you maybe could make it happen!!!!

Thanks, now my foggy brain half remembers,but did Eddie have his own band in the 50s or was he playing for someonr else

Don't think Eddie was in a band - I remember him as a solo artist, but he may have 'emerged' from a band.

Just a thought to Robbo, maybe you could forfill a dream of mine and that would be to see my dad play bass before he is too old to do so ha ha ha!!! see if you maybe could make it happen!!!!
Therer are quite a few jam sessions in and around the Sheffield region, Dave Berry's current Bassist Brian Wood (Woody) runs a session at the 'Midland' in Killamarsh every Thursday I'm sure your Dad would be more than welcome..
Barry Brumpton, Frank Miles and Tommy Rattigan (last two Ex Cruisers) are also performing together.

Hi Ryan, I don't know who gave you the info but it's not exactly correct. Allow me to clarify - firstly the group that Paul Jarvis played in with Dave Berry was The Daizies - not The Cruisers. We were only the second band that worked with Berry to retain our own name for most of the gigs, the other band were The Richard Kent Style from Manchester. Strangely people do have good memories of that band but I prefer to leave it in the past.

Also our dear departed friend Spud was rhythm guitarist with our band, not the drummer - although Roger Harrison who was on drums for much of that period is very ill at the moment and we wish him well.

i remember roger , once hit a cybmal so hard , it cracked in half !!

did spud have a tottally shiny bald head or was that the drummer roger

Dave , when are you playing the crookes club next ?

i remember roger , once hit a cybmal so hard , it cracked in half !!
did spud have a tottally shiny bald head or was that the drummer roger
Go Back a long way with Roger; over 50 years in fact to our days in the 'Boy Scouts', we were both in the band; Roger played a side drum and I played bugle and fife.

mally350z - Past Masters are back at Crookes on December 20th - see you there?

John, Didn't realise that you were with The Drumbeats. I remember Barry, Hadyn, and the rhythm player who's name escapes me and wasn't there another singer?
I remember that blue Strat very well as I eventually owned it - serial number 91761, I wish I hadn't traded it for sixty quid against the Telecaster . . . . . . . . . .

Hi Dave, I actualy formed the Drumbeats with Ian the original singer, rhythm was Mick Richmond.
Do you remeber the wooden hut in Dronfield Woodhouse where the Drumbeats did a few gigs with the Cortinas.

This embarassing shot is of our very first gig at the Black Cat Club (I'd only been on Bass 1 week), the Black Cat club had only been going about six weeks by then.



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mally350z - Past Masters are back at Crookes on December 20th - see you there?

John, Didn't realise that you were with The Drumbeats. I remember Barry, Hadyn, and the rhythm player who's name escapes me and wasn't there another singer?
I remember that blue Strat very well as I eventually owned it - serial number 91761, I wish I hadn't traded it for sixty quid against the Telecaster . . . . . . . . . .

yes , i will come in & see you . looking forward to it !:hihi:

remember the "discoe's" or the 3 mimes as they were know prior

Johnny Kalendar I remember them as John was best man at my wedding

Right! The challenge is accepted! Eddie Falcon and the Tremors, Chuck Fowler, Pete Fender, The Greycats, O'Hara's Playboys, The Daizies, Jimmy Crawford.
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HI GRAHAMY, JUST GOING THROUGH THREADS AND NOTICED
THESE GROUPS, WAS GREYCATS LEAD SINGER CALLED
PAT LESLEY.
I USE TO FOLLOW THEM AROUND. BYE.

i used to knock (lighting & sound) about with
redrose speedway , klix, early 80's top club land band

denise longmore on vocals , shaun cranston on bass, malc montague on guitar, howard smith on drums and pete ??? on keyboards

Hi did they still use those 'Surf Sound' flared cabs that I built for them?

Johnny Kalendar I remember them as John was best man at my wedding
Remember Johnny Kalendar when he fronted 'Seventh Heaven' with Dave Fawcett on Bass in the early 70s, they appeared several times at the club where I was resident Bassist for a while.

Hi did they still use those 'Surf Sound' flared cabs that I built for them?

was they the ones that was purchased of saxon ?:confused:

was they the ones that was purchased of saxon ?:confused:No We built them for Red Rose Speedway; also made some cabs for Dennise in the duo Naughty Naughty some years later.

No We built them for Red Rose Speedway; also made some cabs for Dennise in the duo Naughty Naughty some years later.

think we had them when it was called "klix"

is naughty naughty still going or denise in fact ?:thumbsup:

think we had them when it was called "klix"

is naughty naughty still going or denise in fact ?:thumbsup:She was solo last time I spoke to her.

just seen in the local paper another sad loss to clubland , sam sorono saw him a number of times he had a great voice and good entertainer.rip.

Hi, i remember going to the club 60 in Shalesmoor and seeing peter york and the pontiacts,the cresters and many more. Dave Hawley played for me at my 21st birthday party (he did it for nowt, and bought me a pen knife,made in sheffield) 1971, a great mate. he joined a band called the Lorne Gibson trio and toured with them for a while but lynne didnt like it so he left and concentrated on the local music scene.

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HI GRAHAMY, JUST GOING THROUGH THREADS AND NOTICED
THESE GROUPS, WAS GREYCATS LEAD SINGER CALLED
PAT LESLEY.
I USE TO FOLLOW THEM AROUND. BYE.

About 5 years ago I got in touch with the guy who played keyboard in the Greycats. 3 years ago met he and his wife at the Butchers Arms, Braithwell. He had his band with him as he was on stage that night. The singer? - Pat Lesley in person. Butchers Arms telephone number - 01709 812573. They may still perform on a Saturday night.

Hi, i remember going to the club 60 in Shalesmoor and seeing peter york and the pontiacts,the cresters and many more. Dave Hawley played for me at my 21st birthday party (he did it for nowt, and bought me a pen knife,made in sheffield) 1971, a great mate. he joined a band called the Lorne Gibson trio and toured with them for a while but lynne didnt like it so he left and concentrated on the local music scene.I was stationed in Cyprus (1966/7) with the Sheffield Regiment 'The York & Lancaster Regiment' in which I played Bass Guitar and Saxophone in the regimental band, Dave came over with Lorne Gibson; we did a gig together at our camp 'Episkopi Garrison'.
We shared the dressing room with them; Dave and I reminisced about the the earlier scene back in Sheffield.
Dave was one of the true unsung heroes of the Sheffield music scene.

hi, i first met dave at the sunsound club on stanniforth road, it was held at the stanniforth arms on wed evenings, it was run by gaspin gus (morris chapman) and was based around the sun record label concentrating on rock and country, there was always a live band on, and i remember such talent as Steve Denton combo, Frank White who went under the name of Down Home Four (im sure for tax purposes only) Jack Parks and the west coast sound, my brothering in laws band Hickory Wind and the great Chuck Fowler.

Dave had just split from Lorne Gibson and was taking a break before teaming up with Ron Blyth to form a duo called the Cargills,, they were brill, both dressed in Peter Pell suits or montegue burton, not quite sure, they were great days and i miss him greatly.

Dave had just split from Lorne Gibson and was taking a break before teaming up with Ron Blyth to form a duo called the Cargills,, they were brill, both dressed in Peter Pell suits or montegue burton, not quite sure, they were great days and i miss him greatly.Ron Blyth lives here in Dronfield; keep bumping into hime every so often.
Ron is another one out of the top drawer regarding the cream Sheffields guitarists.
I'm off gigging tonight with my Delta Blues band over in the Matlock area.

I was at rons house one night and he introdused me to country band Tompall and the Glasers brothers, they blew my mind away. have a good evening in matlock

I let Richard Hawley know about the comments about his dad and he replied with these comments.

"John Firminger and Gaspin Gus have film of the sun sound club at the staniforth arms with my dad,Alan Wood,Steve Denton and Dave Cannon and Gus as a young man,violet may is on it too.I have some footage of stuff taken of my dad in the Lorne Gibson trio from Malta,Germany and Lybia just a thought they might be interested"

Hope it brings back some memories.

Hi, I have already spoken to richard hawley about my memorys of his dad, but thanks anyway. i was only a young lad when i started going to the sunsound, I wonder how movie mag is these days,( we all had knick names at the club). I used to take dave to gigs in my austin westminster with a little trailer on the back, they lived on scott road at the time.

John firminger once played me a tape of dave and lynne singing shady grove with a pal of mine backing them(nick faralley), Ide love to get hold of a copy, also has anyone got a copy of the album that steve and chuck did, a mate ao mine, tony barker had one but sadly he to has passed on, regards brian

Re, John Firminger,

I have known john for 41 yrs and we were good mates, I used to be in the pub trade and every now and then John would turn up, we would feed and water him, kleen the bog after him,and made it home from home, and then suddenly he never appered again, if he were a cat we would just suspect he"d been run over. RIP J Firminger

Surely you mean Brian Pilgrim? Graham Davis was a founder member of Jade, along with Terry Adair and Barry Neal (Barry Cheese) I worked with them at National Coal Board Fence Workshops and followed them for many years through all the variations till they eventually packed up

i thought i had posted a qoute on your thread sorry:thumbsup:CLASSICFAN yes your right it was brian pilgrim,I would love to know how they all are, I have sent you a pm:thumbsup:

I used sing with Pete Lloyd and the Strangers,around 66/67 the group consisted of Barry Bulmer Pete Bulmer Robert Bulmer who were cousins & John Pilgrim, Johns dad was the Manager,:thumbsup:
forgot grahame who went on to play with Jadeclassic fan sorry meant to quote on this thread:hihi::hihi:

classic fan sorry meant to quote on this thread:hihi::hihi:

I get confused too JTB, did you know the other bands who Brian played with? Just 3, Just 4, Just 5, Darley Craws Amblers? Pete Piper was the bass player/keyboards and driving force, I was at school with him, seem to remember Dermot on drums, Tony Cape I think on rythmn guitar but other names escape me. Can anyone out there help?

I get confused too JTB, did you know the others who Brian played with? Just 3, Just 4, Just 5, Darley Craws Amblers? Pete Piper was the bass player/keyboards and driving force, I was at school with him, seem to remember Dermot on drums, Tony Cape I think on rythmn guitar but other names escape me. Can anyone out there help? No after i left the Strangers they split up,graham went on to jade and i dont know who brian went with ,i have a pic of the strangers,let me know your email and i will send it you:thumbsup:

14th December, Taylorspye has written "RIP John Firminger" - I hope I'm missing the point and am mistaken in making the literal interpretation ?
But if this is a sad truth can anyone elaborate please ?

John Firminger is playing with our band tonight at the Dusty Miller - he is currently the drummer with Dave Berry & The Cruisers.

Thank goodness for that - I've known John for a good while - I trust he will be at Coal Aston Village Hall, February 7th, beating the skins behind Dave Berry!

So what the heck did the RIP reference mean ?

John Firminger is playing with our band tonight at the Dusty Miller - he is currently the drummer with Dave Berry & The Cruisers.


i can remember that white transit van , with the big orange & blue stripe down each side to look like a police van !!

one of the top acts going at the moment is STARSTAR excelent vocals

This is a message for John Davis,Just to let you know we are all thinking of you.I would love to hear from you. Love Pene'

This is a message for John Davis thinking of you often. You were right john did have the cruisers as well as Dave Berry. I would love to hear from you much love Pene'

Hi john I have been trying to contact you for years so here goes.You were right about The cruisers backing John they did for a while when Berry went on his own. I think of you often please get in touch. Much love Pene' xxxx

Further to my reply of 12th. At the time we are talking about (ie the 60's) Johnny Tempests backing group was not the Cruisers (they were Dave Berry's band) but the Cadillacs. I must be getting old to have gotten that wrong!

For John Davis, Hi John, you were right about The Cruisers backing John they did when Berry went on his own for quite a while. Thinking of you often much love Pene' xxxxxx Please get in touch.

how about,alex winston and the flintstones

SEVENTH HEAVEN
LIGHT FANTASTIC
JADE
QUINCE HARMON
NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE
I used to follow Quince Harmon and New Jersey Turnpike everywhere!!!

SEVENTH HEAVEN
LIGHT FANTASTIC
JADE
QUINCE HARMON
NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE
I used to follow Quince Harmon and New Jersey Turnpike everywhere!!!
Weren't these bands from the 70s and not 60s?

Bassman. I know I'm gerin on a bit now and losin some of mi memory but I remember seein them in the 70's:hihi:

hi suzi50,nice to hear from you..yes good bands all of em..can you remember ..the blue harmony boys.saw them at the tinsley working mans club..when we were courtin..!!the club has gone,and so as the the blue boys,,but what mems,,the grey cats..vantenas.nowt like em now..but we can still remember ...!!!
nice to hear from ya...

Bassman,
Jade were formed in 1968

Any Pics of Tyke ? Robbo ??

i still have the L.P Picture post card !!

Re: Vic Lynch and the Cortinas - my dad is Vic Lynch - the bass player... Would love to hear that album - have tried eBay etc and no luck. Does anyone have a digital copy of it they could send to me... mally350z...??

Also does anyone have any more info re: Vic 'Lynchy' Lynch from around that time - good and bad!!? Maybe daveR or skippy have a few stories for me? Don't want to bore the rest of the forum so would be happy to receive emails :thumbsup:

I was made up to see the photo of Vic lynch and the Cortinas! Huge thanks to skippy for posting that.

I used to have a newspaper clipping with a photo and article about the band - apparently just before a gig at Pete Stringfellow's Black Cat Club in Sheffield - some of the band members thought it would be funny to fill my dad's suitcase with moths...??? Lost it a few years ago when I moved, so not sure if it was moths...!

Any help appreciated, thanks

picture post card was done by Tyke ,
Paul Jarvis was the bass player in Tyke

Hi. Ah.... misunderstanding... that's probably why I couldn't find it anywhere!

Found 'Tyke' now - www.pastmastersmusic.co.uk/penpics_1.htm... They got a recording contract with Mooncrest (Charisma) , and after a couple of years away as Tyke, (name change made by their record label) The same band returned to Back Dave Berry for a further eighteen months or so. Dave decided to go solo in 1980... etc, etc...

No Vic Lynch there then :(

Thanks anyway for putting me straight

Dave Green has been mentioned a couple of times. Bass player. Would that be the Dave Green who was with Vance Arnold and the Avengers?
Anyone remember the Mindreaders about 1964?
Anyone see the Raiders play at St Columbas, Crosspool. The pianist in this group went on to play with the Greycats.Dave Green was never an Avenger. He joined joe when they became Joe Cocker's Big Blues.

I am new to this link and have thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Sheffield Bands of the 60's. One popular band that I haven't seen mentioned is Dave West & The Cherokees ... very popular on the WMC circuit and the larger pubs around the City. Anyone else remember them?I joined them just after Dave left and Ian Grey(Robinson) took over from Dave. I played with Pete Jowle (Lead) Roger Harrison,Drums, Bob Everson Bass,And me on Rythmn.

Roughly101 ,I am pete thompson rythm guitar with the strangers, cousin to barry bulmer the drummer and cousin to robert butler the bass player ,we are all retired from the music industry now but have been thinking about a one off reunion.i have got some photos with you in the group if you are interested. brian pilgrim is still playing in the clubs with his 1962 fender stratocaster.

hi pete how fantastic would a reunion be:thumbsup:i have pmd you jenny

Roughly101 ,I am pete thompson rythm guitar with the strangers, cousin to barry bulmer the drummer and cousin to robert butler the bass player ,we are all retired from the music industry now but have been thinking about a one off reunion.i have got some photos with you in the group if you are interested. brian pilgrim is still playing in the clubs with his 1962 fender stratocaster.hi pete bi sent you a pm not sure if you can recieve them yet so i have sent you an email:thumbsup:

well i recieved the pics,cant believe that is me,lol:hihi:i have emailed you some pics:thumbsup:

Oscar Rabin

[QUOTE=tommo48;4784565]Roughly101 ,I am pete thompson rythm guitar with the strangers, cousin to barry bulmer the drummer and cousin to robert butler the bass player ,we are all retired from the music industry now but have been thinking about a one off reunion.i have got some photos with you in the group if you are interested. brian pilgrim is still playing in the clubs with his 1962 fender stratocaster.

[/hi pete, i am trying to track down the owner of a custom made ibanez guitr that was traded in some years back in sheffield. al we have o go on is your nme. and the date 19/12/78 on the back of the plate. was it yours? thanx]

yes that was my guitar. last used by me at the grovenor house hotel,radio hallam road show 5/11/1978. i was lead guitar with the cfs band(a founder member).that was the night i retired from the business,i ended up with 3 strings (slightly drunk). it would be nice to see the guitar again, it earned me quite abit.

YES....BRILL THE 60S......HAS IT FINISHED YET????STILL GETTING BANDS TOGETHER...MUST HAVE FORMED 30+ BY NOW...LOVE TO HERE FROM OLD FRIENDS/MUSOS ....PLEASE CONTACT....S R WALKER....:loopy::rant::thumbsup:

my mate Bob said he hung around with the debonaires (not sure of spelling) he work with chaz (charlie) at the initial laundery round 1960. and used to go out with them about 5 days a week to their concerts for free. Also the forresters group. he met his wife through one of them. He is still classed as one of the family to mick danks his mum was like a second mum to him(god rest her soul)(of the forresters) he and geoff baily went on after to be known as mike and geoff stuart.

Thanks peppermint but as you showed me around I decided to take your advice and join the group, enjoyed sitting with you this pm. I loved the bands of the sixties.

Our Drummer (The Drumbeats) has saved his date list from the early 60s, (from 62 onwards), we did almost 300 gigs in our first 12 months and all of us held daytime jobs.

Just come across this post. Is this the same Lynne Gillette who sang in the Sue Darrel four around the Sheffield clubs in the early 70s?

She had a wicked voice. really surprised she didn't make it. Nevada were one of the best bands around in the late 70's and early eighties.

Does anyone know if Lynne is still singing??? Apparently she had a son who is quite a big shot in musicals

Just remembered a story about my strat. It got scratched on the scratchplate on the bottom horn so I cut the scratchplate off just on the horn, that was in the early sixties. In the mid seventies I was in a band and we we stopped off at the Wooley Edge services and Strings duo came in and one of them remembered me because of that strat!!

I knew Derek Brown from The Unknowns, went all over to see them. Have bumped into Derek quite a few times over the years.I have a photo of them somewhere i'll try and find it out.

Anyone remember The Wolves. Don't know whether they were from Sheffield, but they played a lot of gigs in Sheffield in the early 60s.

Anyone remember The Wolves. Don't know whether they were from Sheffield, but they played a lot of gigs in Sheffield in the early 60s.bill maynard was one of the wolves father.

Just remembered a story about my strat. It got scratched on the scratchplate on the bottom horn so I cut the scratchplate off just on the horn, that was in the early sixties. In the mid seventies I was in a band and we we stopped off at the Wooley Edge services and Strings duo came in and one of them remembered me because of that strat!!Hi Zeke, remember your Strat, do you remember the wacking big Semi Accoustic Hofner Bass that Dave Sorsby had when we practised in our fron room? this was after I'd left the 'Drumbeats and you'd left the various named 'Nocturnes.
Dave still has that bass; I parted with my 'Burns' in 1969, didn't you have a 'Vox AC 15; I kept my 'Vox AC 30 until 1969.

Mike, would that be Don Allison on lead?


Don't want to name check or anything, but Don's my cousin. And I had no idea til recently that he was a bit of a deal back in the day...

Just goes to show ya.

Hi Zeke, remember your Strat, do you remember the wacking big Semi Accoustic Hofner Bass that Dave Sorsby had when we practised in our fron room? this was after I'd left the 'Drumbeats and you'd left the various named 'Nocturnes.
Dave still has that bass; I parted with my 'Burns' in 1969, didn't you have
a 'Vox AC 15; I kept my 'Vox AC 30 until 1969.

Don't remember the semi bass.
Yes I did have a 15w Vox, lovely sound for so small an amp, I have photo of that somewhere, I'll try and dig it out. It was beige so we stained it with black shoe polish so that it would match the ac 30s.
We played at Hillsbro' Memo after the accident which put us out of comission for a while and the phot of that shows us with a Vox line-up but the way we were standing it looks like one very long Vox!!

I had a phone call from Alan Wood last Friday afternoon who gave me the terrible news that Roger Harrison had passed away in Weston Park hospital.
Rog was a former member of The Daizies, Tyke, Kenny Pete Five, Cherokees, Quinceharmon, News and Martin and Friends just to name a few.
He had been ill for some time and had a lousy last few years due to some mess up at the hospital.
He will be sadly missed - RIP Roger.

I had a phone call from Alan Wood last Friday afternoon who gave me the terrible news that Roger Harrison had passed away in Weston Park hospital.
Rog was a former member of The Daizies, Tyke, Kenny Pete Five, Cherokees, Quinceharmon, News and Martin and Friends just to name a few.
He had been ill for some time and had a lousy last few years due to some mess up at the hospital.
He will be sadly missed - RIP Roger.

passed on this sad news to Paul Jarvis who was the bass players with these bands

Anyone remember The Wolves. Don't know whether they were from Sheffield, but they played a lot of gigs in Sheffield in the early 60s.

They changed their name to Quince Harmon.

Last I saw of them was at Walkley WMC in the 70s

Bitter suite and there version of Butter fly ball was brill, also remember New Jersey Turnpike and Tyke.
O haras playboys well Mr O Hara still does the circuit but on his own these days and although he is now a shadow of his former self i try to get to see him in my local now and again.

Paul

Wow Bitter Suite. One of the band members lived on Batemoor in the early 70's. I used to babysit for him. Sorry I can't remember any names but I think that I've got some signed 45s' up in the attic.

hi don't know if you will get this message, but i am trying to contact Danny Sharpes children. i don't know if you remember my mum Pauline she was with Danny when he lived in Sheff in 1965. I spoke to Danny in 2002 but never got the chance to meet him and recently found out that he died. I would really love to speak to you to find out more about Danny when he was in the band as i currently sing in a band and i am deeply saddened that he never got to see me preform. I would really like to meet any brothers or sister i may have but understand if you don't know any more on this if this the case i would really like to know more about Danny and what he was like when he sang in a band. PLease contact me either way thank you. Wayne

The above message is for anyone that know Danny Sharpe from Danny Harmon and the Wildcats . i was originally trying to contact Nhoj , this is the first time i have posted on here and didn't realise my message would go right to the end of the thread. thanks for any help any one can offer me. Wayne

Yes I am sure it is.Does anyone know where she is now ??? she had an amazing voice.I have a promo picture of the band from the late 70;s .Signed by the group

Terry Stewart --Drums
Mick Hobcraft -- Keyboards
Gary Clark -- Bass
Stan Day -- Guitar
Lynne Gillette -- Vocals

Me and the missus saw the loads of times around the Sheffield clubs and there was nobody to touch them, they were fantastic--Happy Days!!!!!

The Sue Darrel Four I remember had a different line-up:
Lynne Gillette - vocals
Tony Ledward - drums
John (last name forgotten) - guitar
and Lynnes partner who's name has also slipped my mind, on guitar.
My dad was the roadie for them.

John used to do brilliant Gilbert O'Sullivan numbers.

I remember once they were playing in a rowdy working men's club, and people weren't really listening at first. Lynne changed the set around and started to sing "Danny Boy". The effect was electric! People were coming in from other rooms to listen, and you could hear a pin drop. She had tears running down her face as she sang, she was so moved, and by the end of the song, even men were wiping away tears!

Aaah those were the days! :love:

Any one remember the "Mind of Adam" in the late 60's - early 70's, later they added a female singer and changed to the "Mind of Adam & Eve". They had a single out later after another name change to "The Variation Show Group". I used to help out at gigs as Neil Turfitt the Drummer was a school mate. The male singer used to do a great version of Little Tin Soldier by the Small Faces. Neils speciality was the drum solo of Santanas "Soul Sacrifice". Any one know if Neill is still around? I have fond memories of gigs at clubs around sheffield specially carrying all the amps cabinets and gear up the fire escape at the back of Midhill club!!!

Saw Neil play with them a few years ago...I know these Guy's still practice now and again....lol

the Singer could well have been a bloke called Jock???

and I too have carried there Amp's a few times...lol

lynne gillette has retired from singing she now lives in woodhouse

lynne gillette has retired from singing she now lives in woodhouse

This is one of the times when "if only" comes into play - if only I'd kept in touch..... but then I was only around 14 - 16 when my dad was their roadie. Happy times, and a brilliant lady. Bless you Lynne x

The above message is for anyone that know Danny Sharpe from Danny Harmon and the Wildcats . i was originally trying to contact Nhoj , this is the first time i have posted on here and didn't realise my message would go right to the end of the thread. thanks for any help any one can offer me. Wayne
Hi Wayne,
I do remember your mother,Pauline, very well.She was really pretty but very shy.Your dad however was certainly not shy!! and also not pretty.I can give you a lot of information about your Dad.If you want to get in touch,my email is
j.m.barlow@sky.com.
Cheers
john

Yes i remember the 60's bands well. I played in one as bass player singer.
I remember the Vanntenas they were a great cover band of the 60's.
Does anyone remember the square circles ! they were fronted by Allen Dale who went on to be a D J at Tiffany's. { theres another story)
Another band was the Lizards fronted by that great vocalist of the time Barry Marshall.
I used to watch them on a Saturday night at the Cutlers Hall. they had two bands on every saturday night before the days of disco's.
Another band i liked at the time was Pete Fender and the Chains. a great front man and singer.
There was also the Caddilacs. I used to go to school with the drummer.
I was in the Robert King Allstars for a no of years. when Robert left, I became front man. more pushed than choice.
We were called Harvest.
We were very successfull. out six nights a week at out peek.
Then my career took me in a differant dirrection and joind forces with Salt&Pepper.
These were maily Barnsley based members. we had a great following and enjoyed every minute.
I knew Joe Cocker in his earlier life as Vance Arnold .
Joe got too big for the likes of me but remeber us talking over a beer at the Birly hotel around 67 ish.
All for now. will add later.

Cheers

yes Notlob. I remember the Square Circles & Lizards very well. Have mentioned them very early on in this post. I now know Gerry Scanlan ex Lizards now plays with the Phil Brodie Band (I dont know them as I have lived in OZ for the last 35years). I hear Barry Marshall is still around somewhere. Have not heard of Allan Dale for many years either. Often wonder what happened to Bill Durrant who played with Barry & Gerry & also Phil? I know one of the drummers that they had was a guy called Phil (not to be confused with Phil the guitarist I actually ran into him here in Oz in a little country pub that I was managing (we wernt sober for two days when we realised we knew each other).
Both bands were fantastic bands Square Circles & Lizards. They were expected to make the big time I think & Joe Cocker never was & look how that all turned out?? I paid over $100 to see Cocker last time he was in Brisbane. Would love more news of any of the above mentioned if anyone has any updates.

Hello Janetfrom Brisbanand all 60's worky memory envy. envy.
Hope you remembered the Robert King Allstars.
The last time i heard of Barry Marshall. he had formed an agency. not sure of his wareabouts now. maybe someone can enlighten us.
Bill Durrant was our manger. I remember he lived behind the Birley hotel Frechville.
His son Billy was guitarist in the square circles.
Bill was a great manager of the time. honest. which was a rare thing at that time of day.
Bill had another bill working for him by the name of Smith.
He later became our manager for a no of years.
Does any one remember the Blue bell Hackenthorpe !! the manager at the time was a man called Danny another great character of the day. played there once a month.
Therer was another band that did the clubs at the time Mcclusky's apocalips.
Any one remember them !
Another band i remember was the Pitifull Soul band.
from the Burngreave area of Sheffield.
They regularly worked the Black Swan alias "Mucky Duck " I never saw any human sweat the way they did with all the energy they put into there performance.

More soon.

Pete alias "notlob"

Hi Notlob
Would love to hear more of the Durrant family too if you have any further information, I knew Bill Snr quite well & his son Bill Junior as well, I used to knock around with them Barry Gerry Phil Bill they also had a Rd manager called Sid he drove a yellow convertable ????cant quite remember what it was but I know we used to have lots of fun before the days of drink driving, out to Llathkilldale hotel & other haunts out there. They were all good guys as well as good musicians. Barry married a lovely girl called Glyn & they had a daughter Suzzanna (I used to babysit for them some times). Wonder what happened to Allan Dale I used to love hearing him sing Duke of Earl & he hated singing it. Wow just thinking this was all at least 40 odd years ago.But there again so was the Mojo Club & we still talk about that.
Robert King Allstars does ring a bell, what area did you live in as a teenager? I am wondering if I know you.
I do remember an allstars band but cant remember who's (well I am 60).

Hi Janet. and all 60's band fanatics.
Regarding Bill Durrant. I remember his wifes name was Esther. and not a lot more comes to mind. except to say that Bill was a gentlman of his trade.
Yes i remember the Lathkildale hotel. we used to go there early, set up. and admire the view over a pint.
Does anyone remember the Monsel Head Hotel haveing bands on. we played there regularly. it had flurecent lighting then. always had the same faces week in week out.
Before my days with the Allstars, i use to play at the City Hall Sheffield. on a saturday night.
Was in the resident band and always had a guest group every week.
Anyone know what happened to Dave Rawson, and Dave Hopper, Great players in there day.
I am now approching 60. but have great memories of those great days.

Notlob.

I remember the Vantennas and Dave Hawley.
WOW!
Does anyone remeber a band called the Nocturnes who changed their name to Who's Who?
That was my band.
Cosmic!!

I can remember a band called the Nocturnes and I am pretty sure they were a Mecca band who played Tiffanys and other Mecca venues.
I think that some of them went on to form the New Seekers.
The Next of Kin took over from them at Tiffanys.

Barry Marshall is still very much around and lives just down the road from me at Handsworth.

from a former 'Bitter Suite' (in the 80's) roadie.

Don't want to name check or anything, but Don's my cousin. And I had no idea til recently that he was a bit of a deal back in the day...

Just goes to show ya.

I knew Don Allison in his days with The Vampires (circa 1961) and not only was he an extremely good guitarist but also an thoroughly likeable and decent guy. The Vampires initially, if I remember correctly, were Don, Brian Cook, Dave 'Ginge' Rodgers and Colin Boyman (?) . They were 'based' in the Dobcroft Road area and frequented Holy Trinity Millhouses Youth Club at the church hall. general_head, maybe if you're in contact with Don, he could confirm the line up please.

does anybody remember mike shane and the chevolets, they were popular at darnall green wmc in the 60s, tony cristie and the trackers appeared now and then,frank white lived in bilton rd darnall, next to my then girlfriend, but we never saw him on the clubs only at sheff lane top.

[QUOTE=closer 88;5521945]
does anybody remember mike shane and the chevolets,

Yeh, I knew Roy [Mike] well in the 60's, he lived around Earl Marshal Road area, his brother used to stand in for him if he was sick, he was quite good too.
I saw somewhere that the leed guitarist died of cancer, from playing in the smoke filled clubs and pubs.

does anybody remember mike shane and the chevolets, they were popular at darnall green wmc in the 60s, tony cristie and the trackers appeared now and then,tony white lived in bilton rd darnall, next to my then girlfriend, but we never saw him on the clubs only at sheff lane top.Actually I think you will find it was Frank White who lived in Bilton Road.

Actually I think you will find it was Frank White who lived in Bilton Road.

my appologies to frank, tony white was a completely different entertainer.:help:

Ye I remember Mike Shane and the Checrollets.
I

I seem to remember a band named Pharmaceutical Earth Remover

I remeber most of the bands that played at the "mucky duck" but one in particular was New Formula, with Mike Harper as lead singer, i think they once appeared on Golden Shot, does anyone know what happened to them. CAZ

I remember McCloskeys Apocalypse. Great band. Every Friday night at the Broadfield hotel. They used to do some good interpretations of The Who. The drummer, Sev, was a fine drummer and admired the late great Keith Moon. Ah, those were the days.....

I remember McCloskeys Apocalypse. Great band. Every Friday night at the Broadfield hotel. They used to do some good interpretations of The Who. The drummer, Sev, was a fine drummer and admired the late great Keith Moon. Ah, those were the days.....

Take a look at the photos I took in the 70's


http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/lostrider/Weston%20Park/

Take a look at the photos I took in the 70's


http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/lostrider/Weston%20Park/Let's have photos from the bands of the 60s; it would be nice to see shots of old friends and fellow musos of the day. I'll start the ball rolling.
The signifcance of this shot is that this was Pete Stringfellows first venue; it had only been going around 6 weeks when we did our very first gig which was at the 'Black Cat Club' as St Aidens church hall was called, this was sometime before the 'Mojo'
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Anyone recognise the Linear Amp om the far side that the they used to announce the bands/groups through?

ill try & find the album cover of "TYKE" called picture postcard , some great pics on that

lynne gillette has retired from singing she now lives in woodhouse


I worked for several bands in the late 70s early 80s, Is this the same Lynne Gillette (Ansen) who later worked with Nevada,Tone Band (Germany Calling) and then DVS,if so could anyone help me get in touch,the band line up was Dave Van Staden Lead guitar who lived in Pontifract but was originally from Brighton I think,John wraggy Raynor on drums and Graham Wyville on Bass who both now play with Paper Lace and a Tribute to Billy Fury,if anyone can help I would appreciate it my email exhibition@fsmail.net
cheers martin harrison

Hi daveR would you by any chance be dave rawson? mel

The Sue Darrel Four I remember had a different line-up:
Lynne Gillette - vocals
Tony Ledward - drums
John (last name forgotten) - guitar
and Lynnes partner who's name has also slipped my mind, on guitar.
My dad was the roadie for them.

John used to do brilliant Gilbert O'Sullivan numbers.

I remember once they were playing in a rowdy working men's club, and people weren't really listening at first. Lynne changed the set around and started to sing "Danny Boy". The effect was electric! People were coming in from other rooms to listen, and you could hear a pin drop. She had tears running down her face as she sang, she was so moved, and by the end of the song, even men were wiping away tears!

Aaah those were the days! :love:

I remember John Lynnes partner he used to come to Nevada and DVS gigs, he played guitar for Alibi now theres an amaizing band from the past

good old pem......yes loved them,,,,me singing,Frank bouler on bass/Dave seville on drums/Pete warren on gtr/Steve Gledill on gtr & light show (pud/stoops/?)(went on to become Pink floyds light show...well well

I seem to remember a band named Pharmaceutical Earth Remover

see later reply,,,I remember the pem,,,,(Pharmaceutrical Earth movers)

The Tremors were a Derbyshire band, we used to go to Lathkilldale Hotel every Sunday to see them. No bands on in Sheffield in those days.

Mikey, they've all played G&T's in Hoyland?Strange we like many others played Sheffield and the surrounding districts most Sundays in the early 60s

Just heard Stu Moseley has died,goes back to the sixties and the old Stonehouse/Sidewalk days.Big pal of Joe Cockers from the early days.Lots of musicians had a spell with Stu! anybody got any memories?

Just heard Stu Moseley has died,goes back to the sixties and the old Stonehouse/Sidewalk days.Big pal of Joe Cockers from the early days.Lots of musicians had a spell with Stu! anybody got any memories?
One of the best pub bands I ever saw had Stu Moseley and Stewart Ridgeway in it, Hammond Organ and Leccy Piano together, sounded massive...Hot Valves I think it were called.

as a big fan of jimmy powell and the five dimensions from the 60s, i would like to hear your memories of jimmy , he also did the mogo and a lot of wmc and in the very early days rod stewart was in his band any memories you have will be sent on to jimmy. if you want the latest on him , just google jimmy powell interview , thank you

I was in a band called "The Tribunes" played Sheffield clubs along with clubs all over Yorkshire. We were based in Rotherham though.

I was in a band called "The Tribunes" played Sheffield clubs along with clubs all over Yorkshire. We were based in Rotherham though.
Did you call your gigs "Tribunals"?

Hi daveR would you by any chance be dave rawson? mel

not the dave R of dizzy spells?

You,ll have to excuse me if this subject has already been talked about, but we used to follow THE WHIRLWINDS featuring JOHN RYDER and GEORGIA a girl with a fabulous voice .Thats before John went duo with his wife Anne. In later years we went to see the fabulous CHUCK FOWLER at the Princess Royal every Sunday. We now get our kicks with THE CADILLACS (Malc. Towndrow & Barry), still as good on guitars as ever. Todays kids don,t know what real music is , or am I just getting old (YEP):confused::hihi:

Thank's Very funny, never had that one before. Perhaps the meethings with our manager were Tribunals...... Unfortunately he was the reason for us not making it big..... turned down Blackpool Tower and a season at the coast because "They are not ready for it".
Baggars belief, if the agentsies are offering these gigs they must want us... so we were ready.
Life a bitch!!

Graham Y - Pat Leslie - female singer with the Greycats is appearing at the Shiney Sheff
Crimecar Lane on the 23rd of this month !!

What about some photos from the local 60s bands?

[QUOTE=daveR;4309927]You could have a look at the pics on our Past Masters site, there's some old stuff there



hi Dave have just looked at these pictures. brings back memories. Did you and Spud work for a short time at Richard Bros Moore St about 67 68? if so I was the girl doing the office work in the warehouse. you used to delight to make me jump by banging trays.
I also met you several times as I followed the Square Circles around.
apologies if it is not you.

Graham Y - Pat Leslie - female singer with the Greycats is appearing at the Shiney Sheff
Crimecar Lane on the 23rd of this month !!

Hi Sparkey. Playing keyboards on the 23rd is Barry Holmes who was also in the Greycats with Pat. Wife and I travelling over for a couple of night at the Fulwood Inn so I'll be at the Shiney Sheff. To get there by bus is it best to get the 51 Lodgemoor or is there one that goes up Crimicar Lane. Anyone recommend a local taxi firm for the ride back please? Barry and I were in 'The Raiders' who did Saturday night dances at St. Columbas, Crosspool. Alternate Saturdays was Joe Cocker as Vance Arnold and the Avengers.

Hi Sparkey. Playing keyboards on the 23rd is Barry Holmes who was also in the Greycats with Pat. Wife and I travelling over for a couple of night at the Fulwood Inn so I'll be at the Shiney Sheff. To get there by bus is it best to get the 51 Lodgemoor or is there one that goes up Crimicar Lane. Anyone recommend a local taxi firm for the ride back please? Barry and I were in 'The Raiders' who did Saturday night dances at St. Columbas, Crosspool. Alternate Saturdays was Joe Cocker as Vance Arnold and the Avengers.The 120 passes the Fulwood Inn and now loops around The Shiny Sheff, so it's almost door to door.

Blue Harmany Band, has Mel Scott as the guitarist- Freddie and the Dreamers, all the Bands played around the Working Mens Clubs of Sheffield, I knew many of them.

The 120 passes the Fulwood Inn and now loops around The Shiny Sheff, so it's almost door to door.

Thanks Mike. We hopped on the bus (prob the 120) last time we stayed at the Fulwood Inn to go to the city centre to watch Joe Brown at the City hall. I think they ran every 10 mins so that'll suit us fine.

Does anyone know what happened to Glyn & The Jaguars? Kevin McVan played lead guitar.

i still would like to hear your tales of the great jimmy powell and the 5 dimensions, did you see round the esquire or the clubs i saw him at crooks,woodhouse the club at the top of station road all your stories will be sent on to him, he says he always enjoyed sheffield gigs . the big one was at the eccy non pots 1988 ,the same night springstein was at bramall lane, but at 7pm the non pots was full, it was a charity gig for the northern gen hospital heart club thanks for your time ... think back

does any one remember the T. S B. FUN. BAND/ TONY SHANE. VOCALS,HIS SON. SHANE / KEYBOARDS. BOBBY BOOT/ BANJO. DRUMS...CLUB LAND AWARD WINNERS. PLAYED AT THE EMBASSY.QUITE AFEW TIMES.......

I have been reading the threads with much interest and would love to hear from anyone that knew my father and my brother. My father was Fred Guite who was a drummer for many years and played at many working mens clubs including Queens Road Social Club and who knew many of the local bands. My brother was also Fred (Freddie) Guite, drummer with Joe Cocker, The Lizards, etc.. and was a well known character in the 60's, I remember going to Weston Park with him and his family, I have seen the photographs from the link posted on here taken in the 70's from someone that lives in Mosborough, I cant help wondering if one of the photographs is of my brother?, any idea? looks very much like his hair!, the one with the single bass but he played with two.. Also be interested if anyone has any photographs of the lizards taken outside the cathedral as published in the star in the 60's. The one thats included in the book 'Not Like A Proper Job' is very poor quality. Thanks
Pauline :)

I vaguely remember Vance Arnold and the Avengers. Don't know what happened to them.

Vance Arnold became Joe Cocker

Guess what, my wife and I are trying the live gigging again, although on a rather smaller scale than in the sixties.
Pat was an accomplished singer, not only on the northern club circuit, but also in cabaret and summer seasons working with the likes of Russ Conway.
Her professional name was Marianne - don't know if anyone on here remembers her, fantastic fugure, red hair, able to sing anything, country, pop, opera etc.

At 66, it's getting a bit difficult to carry or even lift my Musicman amp!

Vance Arnold and the Avengers after Phil C and Steve M had moved on.

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Vance Arnold and the Avengers after Phil C and Steve M had moved on.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/skippy_63/band.jpg

Who are the guys on the photo? I've heard various names bandied about but I'd appreciate being able to put names to the faces.

The bloke with the maraccas is Vance Arnold aka Joe Cocker.
Don't know the others but the bloke 3rd from left looks familiar, it was a long, long time ago!

Just checked in the book, 'Not Like a Proper Job', where there is a different picture of the above group with the following names:
Dave Memmot
Phil Crookes
Rob Everson
Graham Bower
Don't know which is which but someone will surely come on and straighten us out!

[QUOTE=skippy; left to right, Memmott [drums] Joe, Dave Hopper, Graham Bower, Bob Everson.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/skippy_63/band.jpg

Who are the guys on the photo? I've heard various names bandied about but I'd appreciate being able to put names to the faces.
I believe that the guy sitting and holding the Fender Strat is 'Dave Hopper'.

Dave Hopper of course, I was in Wilson Pecks, when they used to sell guitars, and in walked Dave and took a guitar off the wall and started to jam a 12 bars blues so I took a guitar and jammed with him for about an hour - you could do that in those days!
When I told my mates in the band I was in they were dead jealous - 'You mean Dave Hopper, the Dave Hopper!'
My street cred when up about ten notches!!

Hopper joined us (Avengers) after we had been on the City Hall a few times, Pete Stringfellow's promotions...with The Rolling Stones,,,,Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders,,,,The Hollies etc; when Phil Crookes, who had been our Lead Guitarist for over two years, (a very good one too) decided he wanted to follow in Chet Atkins footsteps. Phil tried to get Joe into 'Country' but Joe wasn't having any,he still loved
the blues, We were on the clubs,dance halls,and pubs at the time playing
almost every night. When Phil left,Hopper joined us, he was with Pete Fender's Strollers. He came with us to Abbey road but never got the chance to play.Assessment amended.!!

SHAPE OF THE RAIN
Check out last.fm It is a free music listening Website. Join and then search for Shape of The Rain. Their page makes interesting reading.

Their album Riley, Riley, Wood and Waggett can be purchased on CD from Amazon and CD Universe. If you Google the Band you will also find some interesting information.

BIOGRAPHY
Shape of the Rain was a band from Sheffield , founded around 63/64 by Keith Riley, his brother Len, Brian Wood and Ian Waggett. They started out called The Gear and then The Reaction. ‘If we couldn’t get gigs because they didn’t like us, we’d just change the name, If they liked us we’d stick with the same name,’ says Keith Riley. The band’s first professional recordings were in Nottingham in 1966. They released an album called “Riley Riley Wood and Waggett” in 1971, which was produced by Tony Hall. They were influenced by American West Coast music and the British psych/progressive scene as well as many other styles and came up with a sound that was all their own.Twelve string and slide guitars were used to create a different sound to what was then the norm. They played The Marquee, London, The Cavern, Liverpool and Manchesters Hard Rock and Magic Village. They supported bands such as Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Free, Fleetwood Mac, Love and Joe Cocker, as well as many others during their time as Sheffield University ‘House Band’!

An article about the Band published in The Sheffield Telegraph and written by Martin Lilleker on Friday, January4th, 2002 is also interesting.

Shape Of The Rain also played at The Black Swan/Boardwalk as well as many other venues around the Sheffield and Chesterfield area.

Hi all you musos and fans of the sixties. Dave Robinson here!
I played for 'The Images' 'The Chevrons' 'The Roadrunners' 'The Cobwebs' 'The Bob Davis Mood (4)' Steve Allen and the Vikings' 'The Sillettes'
'DD Whatson and the Big Crowd' 'The Delroy Good Good Band' 'Paisley Trench' 'The Barry Norton Four' in around 69 I moved to London with a group called 'Pure Gold' which were backing group to Champion Jack Dupree, becoming 'Duprees Premonition'. Since then I have played in numerous West Country bands down here in Bristol. It was great to read about many people I knew on the Sheffield scene. I was the other Dave Robinson (bass player) hi Dave (ex guitarist Daizies). Hi Phil Clare and all the rest of you.
I am in touch with many people including Bob Davis, Ray Daveran, Johnny Earl
(Loftus) of the 'Originals'. Send out your prayers for Danny Russell 'Demons' vocalist (Russ Parker) who isn't at all well!
David Robinson

I remember spending time in Sheffield before gigs on Saturdays. We started off at the Mulberry Tavern on ? Charles Street, then we went to The Stonehouse. Coffee bars came next 'The Sidewalk' on Chapel Walk and 'La Favorita'. I often had a meal in 'The Golden Dragon' before going off on the gig. If we weren't playing we would be either at the Esquire or the Mojo.
I was usually with DD Whatson or Bob Davis, and alot of Sheffield musicians were always about in the Music Shop on Howard St or Chapel Walk.
David Robinson (bassplayer).

Remember Frecheville? There was plenty happening there in the 60's. The community Centre and The Coop Hall. Dave Berry and John Fleet gave me my first opportunity to play bass up there on the Coop Hall stage. The Cadillacs were very popular as were Johnny Tempest and the Mariners with a young Chris Stainton on Bass. Dave Berry had Frank Miles (lead) Roy Barber (rhythm)
John Fleet (bass) and Kenny Slade (drums). John Fleet bought my Hofner blonde acoustic bass which previously belonged to Bob (Berry) Grundy.
I played up there with Steve Allen and the Vikings, The Chevrons, also the Roadrunners and remember supporting the 'Big 3' (The Beatles favourite band) at a church hall somewhere thereabouts. Do any of you remember Beverley Regal and Rawmarsh Baths?

I'd forgotten about DD watson and also the Delroy Good Good band saw them both at the Mojo I think. If it wasn't the Mojo it might have been City hall or Down Broadway.

What about Johny and the Playboys as well as the Blue Harmony Boys, I was a fan of both of them Tony my brother from Sheffield was the Minder for the Playboys. Mell Scott the lead guitarist, for the Harmony Boys was a friend of mine for many years. the drummer Jock Smith stayed at my mums house for many years until his death, he played at Crookes Working Mans club after he left the Boys.

Johnny Tempest's real name was John Greaves and he lived in Frecheville. He was a great singer and a fabulous person.

Beverley Regal and Rawmarsh Baths were fabulous venues where you could drive the van right up to the stage to unload. I played there with DD Whatson, Bob Davis Mood, where we backed Lulu and the Luvvers, Status Quo (who didn't play in the end as Rossi was in Cardiff Hospital with Pleurisy), The Searchers etc. Someone mentioned a Hull band 'The Rats' who were great friends of ours. The lead guitarist was Mick Ronson who went on to play with Bowie and also had a successful solo career.

I think I said that THe Mulberry was in Charles Street on a previous post, now I remember (I was around in the sixties, so I have an excuse!) It was the Minerva which was on Charles Street.

Do any of you remember The Barrow Hill Hotel, Tommy Rowlands the landlord was enthusiastic about Blues and RnB and had bands playing several times a week. Bands that I played for ie Roadrunners and Cobwebs played there as did Joe Cocker and Scott William. Its great when you get so much enthusiasm from landlords and club owners. I use to go to the Esquire a lot and saw The Who there also I saw Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions many times (we became good buddies) and The Junco Partners and The Graham Bond Organisation with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker to name a few.

Hi Dave Robinson bass player. I remember all those bands you were with and wondered why we didn't see you again, but now we know through the wonder of the internet.

Had some bad news this last couple of weeks as we lost two well known musicians, namely Andy King (formerlly with O'hara's Playboys /Big Business/Nassau), Tommy Slone (ex drummer with Bitter Suite & Past Pasters) - They wll all be sadly missed.
Dave Robinson (Past Masters)

Hi Dave Robinson bass player. I remember all those bands you were with and wondered why we didn't see you again, but now we know through the wonder of the internet.

Had some bad news this last couple of weeks as we lost twowell known musicians, namely Andy King (formerlly with O'hara's Playboys /Big Business/Nassau), Tommy Slone (ex drummer with Bitter Suite & Past Pasters) - They wll all be sadly missed.
Dave Robinson (Past Masters)

Tommy's funeral service will be on Thursday 8th July at Grenoside Crematorium.

Hi Dave Rob. I was in the Raiders 1960/1. We played at St. Columbas Saturday night dances mainly. We were on once a fortnight - Vance Arnold and the Avengers were on the bill alternate weeks. Another group around that time had a lead singer called Ian Robinson but I've completely forgotten the name of the group. I might have been the Chevrolets or Cherokees but wondered if it rang a bell with you.

hi daveR. just to let you know steve (bear) mellor is not dead. we have just arrived back off holiday to find sympathy letters and cards all over the mat. this is the first we have heard of it. mrs bear.

hi daveR, mrs bear here where did you hear that steve (bear) mellor had died, who told you. just wondering.thanks

Hi Dave Robinson bass player. I remember all those bands you were with and wondered why we didn't see you again, but now we know through the wonder of the internet.

Had some bad news this last couple of weeks as we lost two well known musicians, namely Andy King (formerlly with O'hara's Playboys /Big Business/Nassau), Tommy Slone (ex drummer with Bitter Suite & Past Pasters) - They wll all be sadly missed.
Dave Robinson (Past Masters)
Good to hear from you Dave I remember your bands too!
Afraid I have to add another to the list Danny Russell (Russ Parker) of Danny Russell and the Demons.

Russ Parker died a couple of weeks ago after suffering a long illness very bravely. he will be remembered fondly by those who knew him and the Russ 'special sense of humour' was with him to the end.

Hi Dave Rob. I was in the Raiders 1960/1. We played at St. Columbas Saturday night dances mainly. We were on once a fortnight - Vance Arnold and the Avengers were on the bill alternate weeks. Another group around that time had a lead singer called Ian Robinson but I've completely forgotten the name of the group. I might have been the Chevrolets or Cherokees but wondered if it rang a bell with you.
Hi Mike I remember the Raiders, I played at St Columbas several times (Chevrons and Vikings) . Can't remember Ian Robinson, though the name is familiar. I remember bands called Cherokees and Chevrolets.

Hi Mike I remember the Raiders, I played at St Columbas several times (Chevrons and Vikings) . Can't remember Ian Robinson, though the name is familiar. I remember bands called Cherokees and Chevrolets.
Ian Robinson joined The Cherokees from The Lincoln's when George West and Georgia ....Jean Rogers, (Ex lead singer with The Whirlwinds) left us.Great Fella. He emigrated to OZ but I'm told he is back in Sheffield living somewhere like Oughterbridge, Ecclesfield, or Stocksbridge.Would love him to get in touch.

I remember many bands who played Sheffield in the sixties. Danny & the Demons, The Wolves, Ricky Ford & the Tennessians, Black Abbotts, Crestas, The Cadillacs & so the list goes on. We rivalled Liverpool but did not have the Beatles!
Pete Fender sadly died. He was lead singer with his own group. Tradgically killed in a road accident I believe on Fence Hill Swallownest in the sixties. What a talent.
Russ Parker, my good friend, had his funeral 06/07/2010. He was a brave man to the end having suffered cancer. Now at rest but playing with the Angels. Russ was lead singer with Danny & the Demons.
Dave Berry still around & good value for money. Joe Cocker still around & a super star! Yes Sheffield had it all & left this man with many happy memories of times at the Old Blue Bell in Hackenthorpe.

hi daveR. just to let you know steve (bear) mellor is not dead. we have just arrived back off holiday to find sympathy letters and cards all over the mat. this is the first we have heard of it. mrs bear.


Hi Mammy Bear - Two people told me last Sunday, the first being Albert Darley who phoned to let me know and then at the gig our rhythm guitarist Malc was telling Derek Brown, who had been told by someone else and then on Monday when I called the Mercury Newspaper to tell them about Tommy's death and funeral arrangements, Dave Hayes the editor told me. I then had a call from Colin at the Alan Wood agency and asked if he knew anything about it and he checked it out and thankfully found it was untrue. I am as relieved as anyone that it's not true, but someone needs a bollocking somewhere.

OLDIE GIRL, Just found your question - - - Spud and I did work at Richards Brothers - in 1965.:hihi:

Another one gone to the big band in the sky, Bob Litchfield from Rob Roy and the Rebels.

I played with Pete Fender in The Pete Fender Show
The group members were :-

Trefor Jones - Pete Fender
Neil Shaw - Drummer - he hurt his leg in a swimming accident
Dave Bartles - Bass Player
Dave Rawson - Great Lead Guitar

After That I joined The Timebeats doing working mens clubs
The group members were :-
Barry Jesson - lead guitar Singer
Dave Swain - Drummer
Dave Bartles - Bass guitar
Tony Needes - Second Guitar

Finally I ended up in AZULYKIT doing comedy
The group members were :-
Roy Braddow - Singer - previously Roy Dwain and the Embers
Denis Dorset - Drummer - uncle of Ray Dorset(Mungo Jerry)
Dave Bartles - Bass Guitar
Bob Burnham - Keyboards

Great to hear from you. I thought Pete & his band were a great talent & enjoyed their shows. Pete could talk with his hands whilst he was singing. Fantastic!
I see you're now in Whitwell. I was married there! As I am 10 minutes down the road at Lowgates we are neighbours. All the very best & thanks for the memories.

I remember Pete Fender and the Strollers, also The Timebeats.
I played with one or two club groups as well -The Barry Norton Four were quite well known I think.
Barry Norton - vocals
Andy Fearn -drums
Pete Brown - lead
and
Dave Robinson - bass.

Hi dave B66,you may or may not remember me,I drove for The Pete Fender Show for a short while before Trefor died.We did gigs in Scarboro(where Neill gave me some white swimming trunks)Bristol ice rink(with Dave Dee,Dozy,Beaky etc) as well as lots of working mens clubs.I took over from Fred Grange when the group bought it,s own vehicle.I remember backing into another car when we were late one night!It all seems a long time ago now!

OLDIE GIRL, Just found your question - - - Spud and I did work at Richards Brothers - in 1965.:hihi:

Hi Dave thanks for getting back I'm glad my memory serves me well

Greetings dsweetman, you just rekindled a name I had forgotten. Fred Grange also drove for DD Whatson and the Big Crowd and Delroy Good Good Band for some time.

Fred must have had one of the first transit vans in Sheffield!As I recall he was actually a self employed builder.The saturday lunchtime sessions in The Mulberry with D.D. are one of the more enduring memories of those times!!! Or was it The Raven????

Dave Rawson, brilliant guitarist, absolute **** of a man.

What great musicans we had in the sixties - the stories will never end!
I recall seeing Chuck Fowler at the Steelmelters Pub in Killamarsh.
Chuck lived on High Street Killamarsh at that time. I also saw him at the country music festivals in the Wembley Complex London around 1979. He did a stunning performance using Jerry Lee Lewis materials. Jerry Lee, his mentor, was appearing on the main stage that night. A great talent was Chuck & sadly missed by many people. Why was this man never given world stage???

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What great musicans we had in the sixties - the stories will never end!
I recall seeing Chuck Fowler at the Steelmelters Pub in Killamarsh.
Chuck lived on High Street Killamarsh at that time. I also saw him at the country music festivals in the Wembley Complex London around 1979. He did a stunning performance using Jerry Lee Lewis materials. Jerry Lee, his mentor, was appearing on the main stage that night. A great talent was Chuck & sadly missed by many people. Why was this man never given world stage???
I agree Chuck Fowler was a fantastic performer but, because he was essentially a tribute act, his career path was sadly limited. RIP Chuck lad......The Killamarsh Killer!!

Does anyone remember the bands of the sixties?
Sheffield had the greatest music scene next to Liverpool.
Come on you old musos, lets hear from you!

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Do any of you remember The Barrow Hill Hotel, Tommy Rowlands the landlord was enthusiastic about Blues and RnB and had bands playing several times a week. Bands that I played for ie Roadrunners and Cobwebs played there as did Joe Cocker and Scott William. Its great when you get so much enthusiasm from landlords and club owners. I use to go to the Esquire a lot and saw The Who there also I saw Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions many times (we became good buddies) and The Junco Partners and The Graham Bond Organisation with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker to name a few.I was bassplayer with the Scott William Combo in those days.
I still have the 1964 Vox aC30,that Scott sang and played guitar through,and Dave Hawley and myself also sang through as PA, sometimes all at the same time, incredible really! We did big halls all over with that AC30 and it still performs as new,That after two spells with Frank White,Steve Denton and a further two years playing bass with the Vantennas using the same amp.

The first group I saw were the Four Corners at St Patricks and then again at St Thomas Mores. The drummer gave me some drumsticks which are still around somewhere. (Circa 65.)

I recently received a tape from our vocalist of the weekly gig we played at Coal Aston Village Hall 1964.
Alan Kirk (Ex-Vagabonds) who has a studio near to me transfered the tape to CD, Alan was impressed by the standard of playing for such relatively inexperienced musicians.
I think the the main reason we improved so quickly was the amount of gigs that we did; we played nearly 300 in our first 12 months from our initial 'Black Cat' gig Sept/Oct 62.

The Vagabonds bring back memories of Saturday nights at the Queens Hotel in Maltby. They were our own Rolling Stones. Good beer, the odd fight, & packed with nice people who appreciated the music. Looking at years in mid sixties!

The Vagabonds bring back memories of Saturday nights at the Queens Hotel in Maltby. They were our own Rolling Stones. Good beer, the odd fight, & packed with nice people who appreciated the music. Looking at years in mid sixties!
Were they the 'Vagabonds' who backed 'Jimmy James'?

Hello Bassman 62

Sorry do not know if same group!

Were they the 'Vagabonds' who backed 'Jimmy James'?Alan Wood of Alan Wood agency(who manages Paul Carrack) will know, as he played with Jimmy James and the Vagabonds,some time after we both left Frank Whites band.

I am reliably informed by my Dad that his brother-in-law, my Uncle Ken (Peters) was in the group the Blue Harmony Boys. I think he played the guitar.

I can vaguely also remember my Mum mentioning it as well.

My cousin Dickie Hardman founded the The Blue Harmony Boys in the fifties.
His father Jack Hardman was from Sheffield and was musician with a few bands and played in the Lyceum Orchestra.He also played in the Band for Billy Smarts Circus. When the film Cicus of Horrors was made starring Anton Differing, Smarts Cicus was used and Uncle Jack was conducting the Band.
Uncle Jack and Dickie lived on Ecclesall Road near the corner of Thompson Road.
The Blue Blue Harmony Boys spent a lot of time in Germany playing at the large US bases.
The band appeared on Holiday Town parade broadcast from Skegness one summer.With the advent of the group scene in the sixties fashions in music changed and the band broke up,but Dickie was still going Solo in the early eighties.
At that time he was based in Sunderland where he had a small Hotel

My cousin Dickie Hardman founded the The Blue Harmony Boys in the fifties.
His father Jack Hardman was from Sheffield and was musician with a few bands and played in the Lyceum Orchestra.He also played in the Band for Billy Smarts Circus. When the film Cicus of Horrors was made starring Anton Differing, Smarts Cicus was used and Uncle Jack was conducting the Band.
Uncle Jack and Dickie lived on Ecclesall Road near the corner of Thompson Road.
The Blue Blue Harmony Boys spent a lot of time in Germany playing at the large US bases.
The band appeared on Holiday Town parade broadcast from Skegness one summer.With the advent of the group scene in the sixties fashions in music changed and the band broke up,but Dickie was still going Solo in the early eighties.
At that time he was based in Sunderland where he had a small Hotel

Would your cousin have mentioned my uncle, Ken Peters at all?

I think that the type of bands that the thread starter was meaning were what became known as 'Beat Groups', the term band used with this combination/lineup became more commonly used after 'Bob Dylan' formed 'The Band' ('The Weight', 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Downs classics).
The bands refered to in recent talk were more in the 'Dance Band/Orchestra idium.
Sorry If I'm being a little pedantic.

Would your cousin have mentioned my uncle, Ken Peters at all?

I only ever saw the Blue Harmony Boys perform once and that was at mutual cousins wedding in Sheffield in 1959,I was only 12.
I do know that Dickie was on trumpet,Ken was guitar,Sandy on saxaphone and Nevill was on drums.I think there was another but I don't reacall.
We did not live in Sheffield but when we sometimes stayed over it was always at Uncle Jacks in Ecclesall and Dickie and Sandy were always coming and going.
The Blue Harmony Boys were the biggest thing on the local club scene at the time

I think that the type of bands that the thread starter was meaning were what became known as 'Beat Groups', the term band used with this combination/lineup became more commonly used after 'Bob Dylan' formed 'The Band' ('The Weight', 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Downs classics).
The bands refered to in recent talk were more in the 'Dance Band/Orchestra idium.
Sorry If I'm being a little pedantic.

I think the term comes from the "Band of players" which was all encompassing no-matter what form of music.
Mick Jagger always refers to the Stones as a The Band.

Ian Robinson joined The Cherokees from The Lincoln's when George West and Georgia ....Jean Rogers, (Ex lead singer with The Whirlwinds) left us.Great Fella. He emigrated to OZ but I'm told he is back in Sheffield living somewhere like Oughterbridge, Ecclesfield, or Stocksbridge.Would love him to get in touch.

You might be interested in this...

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My old fella's second on the left,Ian's next to last.

If you check out my earlier posting,you'll know my dad was a member of the Lincons until Ian joined the Cherokees.

I think the term comes from the "Band of players" which was all encompassing no-matter what form of music.
Mick Jagger always refers to the Stones as a The Band.
Agreed, but I'm sure Zeke the thread starter who I knew in the 60s and like me was in the local bands ie beat groups was meaning bands of the 'Beat Group' genre ie his band/group The 'Nocturnes'.
Regarding the Stones yes a band as I said but Bob Dylan's band was simply known as 'The Band' with no other name.

Ian Robinson joined The Cherokees from The Lincoln's when George West and Georgia ....Jean Rogers, (Ex lead singer with The Whirlwinds) left us.Great Fella. He emigrated to OZ but I'm told he is back in Sheffield living somewhere like Oughterbridge, Ecclesfield, or Stocksbridge.Would love him to get in touch.Were you in the Cherokees with Tony Linffit and Roger Harrison.

You might be interested in this...

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My old fella's second on the left,Ian's next to last.

If you check out my earlier posting,you'll know my dad was a member of the Lincons until Ian joined the Cherokees.
Which band is that a shot of?

Which band is that a shot of?

That's the Lincons circa 1963.

I have got some more photos which I'll get scanned and up on here soon.

I only ever saw the Blue Harmony Boys perform once and that was at mutual cousins wedding in Sheffield in 1959,I was only 12.
I do know that Dickie was on trumpet,Ken was guitar,Sandy on saxaphone and Nevill was on drums.I think there was another but I don't reacall.
We did not live in Sheffield but when we sometimes stayed over it was always at Uncle Jacks in Ecclesall and Dickie and Sandy were always coming and going.
The Blue Harmony Boys were the biggest thing on the local club scene at the time

Thanks for that CF8M. My Uncle Ken did, indeed, play the guitar - he was superb - despite the fact that he was missing part of one of his thumbs! He always reminded me of Bert Weedon who used to play his guitar on the tele! Unfortunately, my uncle died a few years ago. He was in his 70s and living in Blackpool at the time. He had a few problems with his eyesight and other health problems.

Were you in the Cherokees with Tony Linffit and Roger Harrison.Yes I was in the same band.Pete Jowle was the lead guitarist,Unfortunately Tony died a few years ago along with Roger .Shame, great lads.

Yes I was in the same band.Pete Jowle was the lead guitarist,Unfortunately Tony died a few years ago along with Roger .Shame, great lads.I grew up in the same street in Walkley as 'Tony', just three streets on from 'Roger' I still speak to Tonys widow Annette.
Roger and I were in our first band together although not the type of this thread, I played Bugle and Roger played Side Drum in Walkley St Marys Scout Troop Band we met around 1954/5.
As you say great guys.

That's the Lincons circa 1963.

I have got some more photos which I'll get scanned and up on here soon.We saw the Lincolns at Middlewood Hospital (Funny Farm) social club around 1961/2.

Dave Robinson - Tyke.
Are you the Dave Robinson who had a red setter about 1972/1977?

Dave Robinson - Tyke.
Are you the Dave Robinson who had a red setter about 1972/1977?

My Cousins ex husband was the bass player -Paul Jarvis

Hello Mally350z, I think I can remember the name Paul Jarvis as well. I found this site by accident by trying to trace my family tree. Can you tell me anything about the group? How many were in it etc.. I can remember them coming to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent sometime in the seventies. The reason I remember them is because the people in the club actually listened to them which was really unusual. No fights broke out :)

Hello Mally350z, I think I can remember the name Paul Jarvis as well. I found this site by accident by trying to trace my family tree. Can you tell me anything about the group? How many were in it etc.. I can remember them coming to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent sometime in the seventies. The reason I remember them is because the people in the club actually listened to them which was really unusual. No fights broke out :)

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look at the pic on the right , thats TYKE . excellent band

Hi Phil
So sorry to not have replied to your post....million & one excuses all good ones but would love to hear further from you. Can you post me to my private mailbox as I would love to catch up (Used to knock around with you).
Hi Janet. This is Phil Clare.
Would you believe I have picked up your 22.09.2006 message. Been busy for 4 years and just decided to check the forum. I cannot send you a private message as I have only just registered. Please send an e.mail to my address - sales@retfordfluidpower.co.uk.
What was your maiden name? Yes, Sid had a yellow Ford convertible. I am very interested in trying to remember you, as you say you knocked around with us, especially if we all went to Lathkildale. Who were your other friends? Fab memories.

can anyone help me get in touch with DAVE MERIDITH former keyboard player
wth the CFS BAND during the 70's

can anyone help me get in touch with DAVE MERIDITH former keyboard player
wth the CFS BAND during the 70's
Hi there, I'd also like to get in touch with Dave, we were in 'Clearway' together before Dave joined CFS.
After Dave left CFS we reformed 'Clearway' but have lost touch in recent years, I was best man at Dave's wedding and Val & I were Godparents to his daughter 'Becky'.

yeah thanks for that info, we'll just have to keep looking
if i hear anything i'll keep you posted. cheers M

If it's any use his brother Andrew lives on Marion rd Hillsboro

if it's any use his brother andrew lives on marion rd hillsboro

that's brill :) thanks for that. I'll see if i can get in touch with
andrew. I have met him before, sometime in the late 70's
thanks again

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Seems a few of the sixties band members are having a few beers and reminisces at the Hallamshire House pub at Commonside, Walkley on Sunday afternoons between 5 and 7pm...Frank White band,Scott William combo,Dave Berrys Cruisers,Dene Marshall and the Deputies,Steve Denton band, The Vantennas.

Frank White Band, Scott William Combo, Dene Marshall and the Deputies, Dave Berry and the Cruisers, Frankenstein's Monsters...
Anybody remember any of them, or are you all too young!!

I remember them all Ray Stewart RIP was Frankenstein ex radio DJ the band were regular performers at the TRAVELLERS on the MOOR with RON DELTA as compare.

The Mojo Club looked like a house from the outside, it had a bit of a carpark at the front & then you walked through a wooden door & up some steps to the entrance of the club. All the Stringfellow family worked in the club Pete Geoff Paul & there was a younger brother too young to work called Terry. Mr & Mrs. Stringfellow also worked there Mrs. S on the cashiers desk Mr. S a bouncer & another bouncer called Mick should call them doormen actually as they never had any bouncing to do, fights just never happened.
Geoff's wife Maureen also worked on the cashiers desk. It was a fantastic club for kids who loved music dancing & fashion. I often wonder what mischief my girlfriends & I would have got up to had it not been for the Mojo, it provided everything we needed. Pete Stringfellow had so much charisma & contrary to belief did not condone drug use. Its a pity there isnt something & someone around nowadays that could provide another Mojo but it would be hard to find another Stringfellow.

Nice info Janet but PLEASE call the club by it's proper name ( KING MOJO ) do you know Pete's daughter Karen who looked after the Talk of the Town in London for a while

Don lives at Totley, he is doing photography. He took some photos at our last few gigs

I remember them all Ray Stewart RIP was Frankenstein ex radio DJ the band were regular performers at the TRAVELLERS on the MOOR with RON DELTA as compare.Hi Jack!
members of all those groups you mentioned meet up on Sundays...........see my post above!

Graham
No - Local sax Player Steve Beighton - Has played with them all

He plays with the Sharp Cuts I think?

Hi Jack!
members of all those groups you mentioned meet up on Sundays...........see my post above!

Cheers mossdog that would be a nice afternoon drink with some of the good old names of Sheffields past talent only prob i have is i now live in the W/Midlands drink drive is a prob .

I only ever saw the Blue Harmony Boys perform once and that was at mutual cousins wedding in Sheffield in 1959,I was only 12.
I do know that Dickie was on trumpet,Ken was guitar,Sandy on saxaphone and Nevill was on drums.I think there was another but I don't reacall.
We did not live in Sheffield but when we sometimes stayed over it was always at Uncle Jacks in Ecclesall and Dickie and Sandy were always coming and going.
The Blue Harmony Boys were the biggest thing on the local club scene at the time

My cousin, Roy Pitchford played with the Blue Harmony Boys. He now lives in York.

Hi, I use to watch Tyke in the Warden Bay Hotel at Leysdown Kent Summer of 1976! The band was a three peice with Dave Robinson Lead gtr and Vocals, Paul Jarvis bass and vocals and Mick? on drums and vocals. Fantastic covers band and own material. I still have some tapes of them live that Dave Robinson recorded for me. I was 15 at the time and really into guitar.
The band had a record deal and released an albun 'A taste of Tyke' which I still have!
Good times!

Hello Mally350z, I think I can remember the name Paul Jarvis as well. I found this site by accident by trying to trace my family tree. Can you tell me anything about the group? How many were in it etc.. I can remember them coming to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent sometime in the seventies. The reason I remember them is because the people in the club actually listened to them which was really unusual. No fights broke out :)
Hi, I use to watch Tyke in the Warden Bay Hotel at Leysdown Kent Summer of 1976! The band was a three piece with Dave Robinson Lead gtr and Vocals, Paul Jarvis bass and vocals and Mick? on drums and vocals. Fantastic covers band and own material. I still have some tapes of them live that Dave Robinson recorded for me. I was 15 at the time and really into guitar.
The band had a record deal and released an album 'A taste of Tyke' which I still have!
Good times!


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Nice info Janet but PLEASE call the club by it's proper name ( KING MOJO ) do you know Pete's daughter Karen who looked after the Talk of the Town in London for a whileWe all knew it as the 'Mojo Club' in those days.

Didnt 10cc used to be the mindbenders with Wayne Fontana in the 60s.

Didnt 10cc used to be the Mindbenders with Wayne Fontana in the 60s.

Dave Robinson - Tyke.
Are you the Dave Robinson who had a red setter about 1972/1977?


Guilty as charged , do you live at Leysdown?

Did you work on Solly St. in the late 60's Dave? or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Didnt 10cc used to be the Mindbenders with Wayne Fontana in the 60s.

Eric Stewart played lead guitar with the Mindbenders, before moving to 10cc. I seem to remember him being in another group when he was in between these groups but I could be wrong.

Hi Jack Hewitt
My apologies for not calling the club by its correct name & yes it sure was called the KING MOJO CLUB & Pete always refered to it as just that. My memories of Karen are clear, but she was just a tiny little girl back then. She was occassionally brought to the club ,not allowed to stay long as she would only have been 3 or 4 years old (pretty little blonde girl who obviously adored her dad...didnt we all). haha. We are talking more than 40 years ago. It seems like yesterday to all we old Mojo clubbers though, because those times were so good we are stuck in a bit of a time warp about it all I think. I always considered we were so lucky to have been teenagers in the 60's living in the UK & for us living in Sheffield, we were even luckier as we had the Mojo ....sorry KING MOJO CLUB. Say what you like about Stringfellow, I always say he was the best thing since sliced bread for Sheffield teens. No doubt I will cop some flack for that, but speak as you find & personally I think he was fantastic & I almost lived at the KING MOJO CLUB.

Did you work on Solly St. in the late 60's Dave? or am I barking up the wrong tree?


I turned pro with Frankenstein And The Monsters (Ray Stuart) in December 1965 so I didn't work anywhere in the late 60's.
There was a short spell in the early part of '67 when we quit Ray's band to regroup, I took a job at YDM on Shalesmoor for three months or so.

Hi Jack Hewitt
My apologies for not calling the club by its correct name & yes it sure was called the KING MOJO CLUB & Pete always referred to it as just that. My memories of Karen are clear, but she was just a tiny little girl back then. She was occasionally brought to the club ,not allowed to stay long as she would only have been 3 or 4 years old (pretty little blonde girl who obviously adored her dad...didn't we all). haha. We are talking more than 40 years ago. It seems like yesterday to all we old Mojo clubbers though, because those times were so good we are stuck in a bit of a time warp about it all I think. I always considered we were so lucky to have been teenagers in the 60's living in the UK & for us living in Sheffield, we were even luckier as we had the Mojo ....sorry KING MOJO CLUB. Say what you like about Stringfellow, I always say he was the best thing since sliced bread for Sheffield teens. No doubt I will cop some flack for that, but speak as you find & personally I think he was fantastic & I almost lived at the KING MOJO CLUB.

Thanks for the reply Janet like you i also lived in the KING MOJO the all nighters were just something else one of the most memorable ones for me personally was THEM with VAN the man lead singer " Here comes the night " had just been released and the live performance was second to none i love to hear certain people who alleged to have been regular attenders brag about getting drunk (IN ) the club when we all know it didn't carry a alcohol licence we used to get a rubber stamp on the back of the hand and go across the road to the Toll Gate,Pitsmoor Hotel and the Bay Horse for our refreshments then sweat it off in the heat of the place like you i personally know the Stringfellow family and was one of the original members of the BLACK CAT CLUB on City rd i still have my membership card it's oblong shape red with the print of a black puma on the front also used to go to the Penthouse in the Haymarket and Down Broadway cafe next to the Blue Bell pub like you Stringy WAS the BEST thing to hit Sheffield in the sixties until the authorities drove him out to Leeds one of my biggest regrets is i could not attend the club reunion a few years back due to ill health i bet that was one hell of a night to remember HO HAPPY DAYS.

my uncle tom was in' nee and the thals' who dressed as neanderthal cave men and played cover versions of hits and a few of their own songs until they went arty after Sgt Pepper and became a psychedelic band - anyone ever see them - they were manchester based but played thro'out the North I gather.

Uncle Tom went to jail for fraud in the late 60's early 70's and emigrated to Aus after release (he must've defrauded his immigration paper as well thinking about it) I 'inherited' his late 50's telecaster. love to know if anyone remembers as I never saw them as a child.

Hi, I use to watch Tyke in the Warden Bay Hotel at Leysdown Kent Summer of 1976! The band was a three peice with Dave Robinson Lead gtr and Vocals, Paul Jarvis bass and vocals and Mick? on drums and vocals. Fantastic covers band and own material. I still have some tapes of them live that Dave Robinson recorded for me. I was 15 at the time and really into guitar.
The band had a record deal and released an albun 'A taste of Tyke' which I still have!
Good times!

i have some where another 1 of tykes LP's "picture postcard"

I remember McCloskey's Apocalypse. Great band. Every Friday night at the Broadfield hotel. They used to do some good interpretations of The Who. The drummer, Sev, was a fine drummer and admired the late great Keith Moon. Ah, those were the days.....

I too remember McCloskey's Apocalypse lead singer nearly burnt the Wharncliffe Firth Park down with his fire eating act but great entertainment mad as hatters all of them.

Take a look at the photos I took in the 70's


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You certainly jogged some memories there Lostrider i was at those gigs in western park HO HAPPY DAYS.

I too remember McCloskey's Apocalypse lead singer nearly burnt the Wharncliffe Firth Park down with his fire eating act but great entertainment mad as hatters all of them.

lead singer ray higgins is now a top class joiner, he put my kitchen in and made my guitars sing during his dinner breaks - can still play like a demon - there was a reunion at the non pots club few years ago and that was the 1st time I'd heard them

You certainly jogged some memories there Lostrider i was at those gigs in western park HO HAPPY DAYS.

I don't know how I managed to take these photos. I was definatley there and then again I wasn't. If you know what I mean. Happy days. ;)

Did you go to the one when Peter Green turned up just as everyone was leaving. We all rushed back to see him. Brilliant.
What about "Yes" playing at Stringfellows "Down Broadway" & Mike Patto, Vinegar Joe, & John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett at the Mucky Duck.

Saw JO & WWB this year ay Shrrewsbury FF . They were crap, but then again they were crap back in the old days.:hihi: IMHO

Thinking about this was all 60's/70's. Maybe should be a new thread.

lead singer ray higgins is now a top class joiner, he put my kitchen in and made my guitars sing during his dinner breaks - can still play like a demon - there was a reunion at the non pots club few years ago and that was the 1st time I'd heard them

used to play bass with ray 1962 to 68 great times

used to play bass with ray 1962 to 68 great times

are you still in touch? his step daughter is a good mate of mine and I see him fairly regularly - if you pm me I'll pass a message on -dint know him back in the day but he's a really nice (and level heded) bloke now - not a hell raiser at all and very finnicky about his joinery

not seen ray for 25 years or so he as always been a nice bloke

Guilty as charged , do you live at Leysdown?

Yes, I lived in Leysdown. I can see from your own web site that you have been successful in your career tell me more about yourself.

Hi, I use to watch Tyke in the Warden Bay Hotel at Leysdown Kent Summer of 1976! The band was a three peice with Dave Robinson Lead gtr and Vocals, Paul Jarvis bass and vocals and Mick? on drums and vocals. Fantastic covers band and own material. I still have some tapes of them live that Dave Robinson recorded for me. I was 15 at the time and really into guitar.
The band had a record deal and released an albun 'A taste of Tyke' which I still have!
Good times!
Was it really 1976? Did they sing and record "Arms of Mary"? Or, am I remembering things wrong.

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Thanks for the reply Janet like you i also lived in the KING MOJO the all nighters were just something else one of the most memorable ones for me personally was THEM with VAN the man lead singer " Here comes the night " had just been released and the live performance was second to none i love to hear certain people who alleged to have been regular attenders brag about getting drunk (IN ) the club when we all know it didn't carry a alcohol licence we used to get a rubber stamp on the back of the hand and go across the road to the Toll Gate,Pitsmoor Hotel and the Bay Horse for our refreshments then sweat it off in the heat of the place like you i personally know the Stringfellow family and was one of the original members of the BLACK CAT CLUB on City rd i still have my membership card it's oblong shape red with the print of a black puma on the front also used to go to the Penthouse in the Haymarket and Down Broadway cafe next to the Blue Bell pub like you Stringy WAS the BEST thing to hit Sheffield in the sixties until the authorities drove him out to Leeds one of my biggest regrets is i could not attend the club reunion a few years back due to ill health i bet that was one hell of a night to remember HO HAPPY DAYS.
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Hi there, I can give you a bit of a lead re: Dene Marshall from Dene Marshall & the Deputy's. Dene was actually Barry Marshall who went on to play with the LIZARDS & also ended up with the SQUARE CIRCLES I think.
Guys who played with them were Gerry Scanlon, Billy Durant Phil Squires & there was also Alan Dale as singer of the Square Circles.
These two bands were very popular in the late 60's early 70's & good bands too. Would love to hear any news of any of them if anyone has any.

Hi Janet wonder if you can jog my memory a bit can you remember if a guy called John Burke ever played drums with Bitter Suite for a while or with any of the other bands around at that time or if anyone else can put me in the picture or in contact with him i have been told he is HGV driving now up and down the country THANKS.