Hi Jack
Cant help very much I am afraid because after the Lizards & Square Circles I didnt see any of the guys after they became Bitter Suite. I am pretty sure from memory though that there wasnt adrummer with either of those groups. So perhaps someone with more knowledge of Bitter Suite can help. It would have been late 60's I refer too Jack.
Talking about vivid memories of the KING Mojo Chris Farlow was one of my very clear memories & Barry Marshall used to do an equally fantastic job of singing " Out Of Time". I also remember Ike & Tina as a great night & what about .

THE WHO

Totally agree about the no alcohol at the club too, I cant remember the name of the pub we used to get a pass out of the club & visit but it was just down the road & no one stayed long because the club was too good to miss.
Another memory was Rod Stewart he was there on a few occassions wasnt , not changed much full of himself even back then & fowl mouthed.
Did like his music though. Spencer Davies another good night or three.
Could go on for ever. Stringfellow certainly had an ear for the "up & comings "didnt he

sorry Jack, I didnt mean there wasnt a drummer....I meant a drummer called John. Another blonde senior over 60's moment I get a few nowadays.

Hi Jack
Cant help very much I am afraid because after the Lizards & Square Circles I didnt see any of the guys after they became Bitter Suite. I am pretty sure from memory though that there was a a drummer with either of those groups. So perhaps someone with more knowledge of Bitter Suite can help. It would have been late 60's I refer too Jack.
Talking about vivid memories of the KING Mojo Chris Farlowe was one of my very clear memories & Barry Marshall used to do an equally fantastic job of singing " Out Of Time". I also remember Ike & Tina as a great night & what about .

THE WHO

Totally agree about the no alcohol at the club too, I cant remember the name of the pub we used to get a pass out of the club & visit but it was just down the road & no one stayed long because the club was too good to miss.
Another memory was Rod Stewart he was there on a few occasions wasn't , not changed much full of himself even back then & fowl mouthed.
Did like his music though. Spencer Davies another good night or three.
Could go on for ever. Stringfellow certainly had an ear for the "up & comings "didn't he

Cheers Janet yes i too remember the Ike & Tina gig top night didn't do the Chris farlowe one but remember Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames but not too impressed with the live show but i seem to think i was a bit under the weather or something prob to much ale in the toll gate dont forget it was 10 o clock closing in those days so didn't miss a great deal especially the all nighters did you ever go to the Esquire club as well i was into following mr Cocker around Vance Arnold in those days to the pub and WMS clubs scene Mucky Duck,Old Harrow Hackenthorpe,Travellers on the Moor,Cannon Hall Firth park,Wharncliffe Firth park so many live venues around that time also pre drink driving used to pile 8 or 9 into a car and just set off around 3 to 4 car loads of us even had one in the boot on a few occasions just crazy times but happy ones.

O Haras Playboys, love or confusion,New Formula,(went on to become Paper Lace)

When going in the early days to the Mojo to see Long John Baldry one of the things I remember was seeing the latest uniform of dark green combat jackets and a rolled up blanket which became a sort of uniform for a while.
I think it was a bit Dylanish/Hippy/Donavon in 64.

In the first half of the 60s we didn't get to see too many other acts as we ourselves were busy gigging most nights of the week, this was the before the WMC scene when most gigs were pubs, church halls, youth clubs, weekly dances such as the Memorial Hall Hillsbrough etc, we played Coal Aston Village Hall every Wednesday and too many others to mention or remember.

By the late 60 the emphasis seemed to to have changed to a more WMC orientated playing scene with the enthusiasm and expectations of the earlier part of the 60s a thing of the past.
Groups/Bands no longer congregated in Fitzallan Square discussing the forthcoming gig whilst waiting for the group van (usualy Bedford Doormobile or Thames 15cwt) to pick them up.

PS has any 60s only former band members got any of their stage wear from those days, I surprised the guys from our former band at a recent get together by showing them the Blue Lurex suit that I still have from 1963.

When going in the early days to the Mojo to see Long John Baldry one of the things I remember was seeing the latest uniform of dark green combat jackets and a rolled up blanket which became a sort of uniform for a while.
I think it was a bit Dylanish/Hippy/Donavon in 64.

In the first half of the 60s we didn't get to see too many other acts as we ourselves were busy gigging most nights of the week, this was the before the WMC scene when most gigs were pubs, church halls, youth clubs, weekly dances such as the Memorial Hall Hillsbrough etc, we played Coal Aston Village Hall every Wednesday and too many others to mention or remember.

By the late 60 the emphasis seemed to to have changed to a more WMC orientated playing scene with the enthusiasm and expectations of the earlier part of the 60s a thing of the past.
Groups/Bands no longer congregated in Fitzallan Square discussing the forthcoming gig whilst waiting for the group van (usualy Bedford Doormobile or Thames 15cwt) to pick them up.

PS has any 60s only former band members got any of their stage wear from those days, I surprised the guys from our former band at a recent get together by showing them the Blue Lurex suit that I still have from 1963.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=124550317590285

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=124550317590285
The video won't play at the moment but I remember first seeing Johnny Tempest & The Cadillacs late 62 at the Black Cat Club, they and the Cruisers were the two top groups on the scene at the time.

McClusky's Appocalipse- I remember them, 3 talented guys, also funny, used to play at the Broadfield Rd pub, loud and imaginative

SHAPE OF THE RAIN BACK IN THE STUDIO AND RECORDING ONCE AGAIN!

Great News, ..... Legendary Sheffield Band Shape Of The Rain, have been in the Studio for the last few weeks and recording again. Ian 'Tag' Waggett - Drummer, says 'that all the original Members of the Band have been involved. They have been using modern recording equipment to 'revisit' tracks from their Classic 'Riley, Riley, Wood and Waggett' Album, which has become something of a Collectors Item and that they are planning to release a CD in the near future showcasing the result'. He also said 'that hopefully some new material will probably also be recorded and that Fan's hopes for a Reunion and some Live Performances might become a reality'!

BIOGRAPHY
Shape of the Rain are 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’!

SHAPE OF THE RAIN BACK IN THE STUDIO AND RECORDING ONCE AGAIN!

Great News, ..... Legendary Sheffield Band Shape Of The Rain, have been in the Studio for the last few weeks and recording again. Ian 'Tag' Waggett - Drummer, says 'that all the original Members of the Band have been involved. They have been using modern recording equipment to 'revisit' tracks from their Classic 'Riley, Riley, Wood and Waggett' Album, which has become something of a Collectors Item and that they are planning to release a CD in the near future showcasing the result'. He also said 'that hopefully some new material will probably also be recorded and that Fan's hopes for a Reunion and some Live Performances might become a reality'!

BIOGRAPHY
Shape of the Rain are 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’!

Wow, thats great news. I hope they do some live gigs. Not to be missed.

Shape Of The Rain, in the News! Sheffield Telegraph, Friday 10th December. Big Article about the Band and photos in the Music Section!

Shape Of The Rain, in the News! Sheffield Telegraph, Friday 10th December. Big Article about the Band and photos in the Music Section!

The Article (http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/listings/music/back_in_shape_with_same_album_after_40_years_1_284 2438)

Thanks Lostrider, .. you are a Top Bloke! Take care on the ice! R

my mate used to be drummr for nocturnes formerly whos who he told me waiting for stringfellow witing for entrance money and not allways getting paid till later my mates name was malcolm trippett formerly sandygate motors i think he worked st vincents church on city road if youre reading this malc happy christmas.

Brian Wood of Shape Of The Rain is being interviwed on www.banburyinternetradio.com on (Hopefully) Wednesday 15th December 18.00-20.00 on the Karl Thompson Show - 60's (L).

my mate used to be drummr for nocturnes formerly whos who he told me waiting for stringfellow witing for entrance money and not allways getting paid till later my mates name was malcolm trippett formerly sandygate motors i think he worked st vincents church on city road if youre reading this malc happy christmas.When Malcolm married Mary he lived across road from us for a while in Walkley.

Hi All,

I play 60's music LIVE From Sheffield every other wednesday at 4 p,m follow the link If ya want to cheers all - K

http://www.sheffieldlive.org/podcast/index.php?cat=The%20Golden%20Years

For some reason I have just remembered a band called DD Watson and the Big crowd who I saw perform in a hall in Crosspool who I remember doing great covers of Otis Redding,Solomon Burke,Wilson Pickett,etc.
anyone know if they were Sheffield based.

Yep I remember DD Watson they also played at the Mojo club. I think from memory you are right they were Sheffield lads. Good band too.

my mate used to be drummr for nocturnes formerly whos who he told me waiting for stringfellow witing for entrance money and not allways getting paid till later my mates name was malcolm trippett formerly sandygate motors i think he worked st vincents church on city road if youre reading this malc happy christmas.My Bolb It was 'Who's Who' formely the 'Nocturnes'.

Hi Phil:
Found you post on S.F, i know it was over 4 years ago, but just joined, if you, or anyone who remembers Square Circles, would love to hear from you.
I think you forgot to mention bass player before Jerry Scanlon, Ronnie Harwood, sadly no longer with us, also former drummer Fred Guite

Linesman.. theres a pic on your link http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/lostrider/Weston%20Park/?action=view&current=westonpark1.jpg that looks very much like my brother Fred Guite, can you confirm?? thankyou P

Hello again Billy D, have you looked at the link thats below, can you confirm if this is Freddie? thanks P

Hello again Billy D, have you looked at the link thats below, can you confirm if this is Freddie? thanks P

Hi busy.p
Looked at photo, it does look like Fred (99% certain), but i knew Fred when he was about 16/17 when he had short hair and dressed in suits.
if you can get hold of a book called "Not Like a Proper Job" theirs a photograph of him in there when he was with the Lizards, pg223.
I last saw Fred at Woodhouse Central W.M.C. where he was standing in for your dad playing drums, that was in early seventies. wish you well in your search.

Linesman.. theres a pic on your link http://s758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/lostrider/Weston%20Park/?action=view&current=westonpark1.jpg that looks very much like my brother Fred Guite, can you confirm?? thankyou P

Hi busy.p

I took the photo of the band. The guy on the left in the photo was Frank White's base player, He used to wear a tan brown suede jacket with tassles on the arms (very hippy at the time) The same as Dennis Hopper wore in Easy Rider. In fact he had the same moustache. He also used to wear a hat (Hendrix type) if I remember right and he always had a girl on his arm.
Mcluskeys Apocalypse turned up and played near the entrance to Weston Park. I am pretty sure this was the day Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac turned up and did an impromptu acoustic set. I remember it being a sunny and warm Sunday afternoon. After the free concert we all de-camped to the "Raven" for a pint or two. If this was the free concert when Pete Green turned up I am sure it would be the summer of 1970. If anyone can confirm the name of the bass player and the drummer, I can re-title the photos on Photobucket.

Hi Billy.
Many years, long time no see. How are you. I have just read your forum entry. Yes, I remember Ronnie Harwood. You and him always exchanged expletives as I recall. All the good times in the back of the van. Drummer was Phil, if I remember. We had a photo taken at Sheffield Star, but lost it only recently when we moved to Retford. We should get together over a pint. Have been in touch with Janet Olsen in Australia. Did you go out with her? I went out with her best friend Jean Preston - do you remember? So much to talk about, but this is a quickie so that we can delve further into our murky past. Remember your mum & dad well - Esther if I recall.
This is just a quickie to get the ball rolling
Get in touch soon so that I am talking to the right person.
Phil Clare

Did Mick Wilson play in Mcluskeys at any time or have I got the wrong band?

Did Mick Wilson play in Mcluskeys at any time or have I got the wrong band?

Yes, Mick Wilson did play with McCloskeys Apocalypse, along with Dave Seville and Ray Higgins. if you can get hold of a copy of a book called "Not Like a Proper Job" theres a 4/5 page write up about them.

Hi busy.p

I took the photo of the band. The guy on the left in the photo was Frank White's base player, He used to wear a tan brown suede jacket with tassles on the arms (very hippy at the time) The same as Dennis Hopper wore in Easy Rider. In fact he had the same moustache. He also used to wear a hat (Hendrix type) if I remember right and he always had a girl on his arm.
Mcluskeys Apocalypse turned up and played near the entrance to Weston Park. I am pretty sure this was the day Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac turned up and did an impromptu acoustic set. I remember it being a sunny and warm Sunday afternoon. After the free concert we all de-camped to the "Raven" for a pint or two. If this was the free concert when Pete Green turned up I am sure it would be the summer of 1970. If anyone can confirm the name of the bass player and the drummer, I can re-title the photos on Photobucket.

Hi Lostrider: sorry can't identify the bass player, Frank White had numerous bass players, but i'm 99% sure the drummer is Fred Guite. If you Get hold of the book " Not Like a proper job " it may give you a clue. Good luck.

I also have a copy of the book that you mention in your message Billy D, Im sure Freddie would find what is written about him hilarious if he was here, I dont entirely agree with some of it, pity there couldnt have been more positives. People that are very talented do unfortunately bring out the green eyed monster in people. Short fuse yes, schizo he was NOT, I know because I was also blessed with the 'short fuse', infact I would love to have a chat with Mal Hooley and Dave Hopper!! Graham Oliver got it right.. he was 'amazing'!!..and he was blessed at having dress sense which we also inherited from our parents, but he didnt need to dress to impress anyone, he was born with something only others could dream of having. He had a short life but boy did he live it to the full! Fred Guite senior was a much respected musician and would have known all the answers to everyones questions regarding bands and musicians over descades.

Im pretty sure it is Freddie in your pic Lostrider with Frank, I have similar photographs of him when he was sporting the 'afro' and others with that very same kit. The pic in the book isnt of very good quality of the The Lizards, I have the Sheffield Star feature where the photo in the book was taken outside the Cathedral and not forgetting the single that was released with The Lizards 'Hey Baby' :-)

Two band I remember are The Whirwinds and Mike Sagar & the Crestas

After the free concert we all de-camped to the "Raven" for a pint or two. If this was the free concert when Pete Green turned up I am sure it would be the summer of 1970. If anyone can confirm the name of the bass player and the drummer, I can re-title the photos on Photobucket.Looking at the Amplifiers and Speakers I think the date fits, the Fender Bass looks early to mid 60s (Pre CBS) by the position of the Thumb rest and the dot inlays in the fingerboard.

Not sure if I am repeating information, I haven't read all of this thread but I am sure that the bass player on this pic is Mal Hooley, he was and still is a very very good guitarist

Hi Billy.D
Have made various searches over the years (SF, Friends Reunited, and more recently Facebook) trying to find an old mate; Ronnie Harwood.
Ronnie and I were next door neighbours on the Lowedges estate back in the late 50s and early 60s. Started our own group around 1961/1962 - The Fauvettes, with Ronnie on Base, myself on Rythm, Ronnie's cousin on drums and another couple of mates on Lead Guitar and singer. We didn't have much success, but had lots of fun trying. Ronnie moved on to the Square Circles and myself onto the Wildcats. We lost touch after I got married and moved away from Lowedges. I now live in New York.
Unfortunately, I now see from your post above, why my searches were unsuccessful. Are you at liberty to divulge what happened to Ronnie?
My personal Email is geoffreyhb@optonline.net

Hi, TheDrib'
I played with Ronnie, in The Square Circles, and we also lost touch, as you do, until probably about 3-4 years ago i was in my local pub, The Waverley, where the resident Friday night group, "Martin and Friends" play, it's always full of old groupers' from 60's and 70's. When they were doing their spot, i thought i recognized the bass player, and lo and behold, it was Ronnie, we had a good chat about the old times, i asked him where Christine was, remember Christine, his girlfriend?, they had married , and divorced, i also asked him about Roy Simmonite, the drummer, who was from Lowedges too, was he the drummer with you and Ronnie ?.i gave Ronnie my phone number to get in touch, but he never did.
A few months later i saw Martin in the pub, and asked him about Ronnie, what a shock i got when he told me that Ronnie had died from cancer, it really knocked my duck off. i'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Ronnie was a great kid, and a great bass player, and i'll always have fond memories of him.

Hi Billy.D,
Many thanks for your quick response.
What a shame. You are right, he was a great kid. I wish we could have stayed in touch over the years but that would have been tough with me working overseas and before the internet became so universal. We had some good times together as teens. C'est la vie.
I do remember a girlfriend of Ronnie's back in the 60s called Christine. She also lived on Lowedges, and I think her maiden name was Mather.
I also remember Roy the drummer. His group was a little more successful than ours at the time, so 'no', he didn't play with us.
Did you by any chance know a guitarist called Roger Millard, who also lived on Lowedges. He was our lead guitarist, and used to play Orange Blossom Special with his guitar (a Burns Black Bison) behind his head. No Joke! He also moved on to the Wildcats before I joined them.
Again, many thanks for your help. I'll definitely have a quiet drink for Ronnie tonight.
Take it easy - Geoff

A few months later i saw Martin in the pub, and asked him about Ronnie, what a shock i got when he told me that Ronnie had died from cancer, it really knocked my duck off. i'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Ronnie was a great kid, and a great bass player, and i'll always have fond memories of him.
Hi there i've attached a shot of Ronnie playing with 'Essential beer Money' that I took shortly before he became ill, like you say he was a great guy

http://i56.tinypic.com/317cyv8.jpg

Hi Bassman62.
That's an awesome pic of Ronnie. I haven't seen him since the mid 60s, but I can see the resemblance in there. He always seemed to have an 'impish' smile on his face.
I'll send a copy to my sister in Sheffield and maybe she can get a copy to his sisters; Julie and Shirley. I know Ronnie's Mother was killed in a pedestrian accident some years ago at Meadowhead - not sure about his Father.
I hope that wherever he is, he is joining another group with some of the other musicians who have sadly left us over the years.
I guess we will all be looking/auditioning for a position somewhere in the future, in one of those groups. It will just be like old times.....
My Best to all - thedrib

Hi "TheDrib" from 62 onwards I was playing in the Sheffield group/band 'The Drumbeats', the shot below was on the Derby Locarno in 64.
We regularly played the Hillsborough Memorial Hall, a venue most of us played in those days.
The Bass I'm using was a short scale Burns Split Sound 6 string bass through a Vox AC30 purchased from Cranes in the Wicker, the guitarist Hayden is using a Gretsch Green Double Anniversary.
I chatted to Ronnie a few times about the Memo gigs.

http://i54.tinypic.com/vzbsjn.jpg

PS remeber the Reslo mics

Hi, TheDrib.
Yes i remember The Wildcats, though i didn't know any of them personally, and vaguely, remember the name Roger Millard, but there again didn't know him personally.
There were a lot of local groups in and around Sheffield in the 60's, makes you wonder where we all found gigs to play, and yes, i played Hillsborough Memo, it's still there as well, though looking a bit run down just like the rest of us i suppose.
I have an old photo of Ron, when he was with Square Circles, I'd post it on S.F. but don't know how to, so I'll send it to your personal e-mail if you like.
All the best, keep on rockin'.
BILLY.D

Hi Billy.D;
Would appreciate seeing the photo of Ronnie with the Square Circles.
Please send to my personal Email - geoffreyhb@optonline.net
Again - many thanks.
Geoff

Hi Bassman62;
Thanks for the great photo. Some good gear in that pic, and 'yes', I remember the Reslo mikes. I have repaired many of their 'damn' cables - I used to be the 'fixit' guy since I was into electronics at the time. Speaking of Gretsch, I purchased a 1960 6120 back in the early 90s. Just wish I could play it as well as Chet Atkins used to.....
Take it easy and hope you are still playing.
Geoff

New Shape Of The Rain post on You Tube. Search for SHAPE OF THE RAIN - WASTING MY TIME www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhokKGEYPY&feature=related

Hi notlob.

Don't know if your still around, but with regards to your post of 23/09/09, thanks for the compliment you paid to my Dad, Bill Durrant.

Cheers

A band called Bittersweet had Barry Marshal singer and "Mitch" Mitchell on drums a brilliant club act in the 70s I believe;):thumbsup:

Hi notlob.

Don't know if your still around, but with regards to your post of 23/09/09, thanks for the compliment you paid to my Dad, Bill Durrant.

Cheers
Hi Billy, we worked for your Dad some years ago, he was great and straight with us with the added benefit that most of his work was local unlike some of the other agents who farmed you off with out of town agents, we also worked for 'Little Albert' (Hitchen) another one whose work was local.

Hi Bassman62,
Yes, i remember Albert Hitchen, he and my Dad were good friends, they used to book each others acts, which group were you playing with when you worked for my Dad ?
As i remember, my Dad managed most of the top groups in Sheffield at one point, including Bittersuite, Johnny Calender & Seventh Heaven, Green Carnation, and Fresh Ground, but to name a few

Hi Bassman62,
Yes, i remember Albert Hitchen, he and my Dad were good friends, they used to book each others acts, which group were you playing with when you worked for my Dad ?
As i remember, my Dad managed most of the top groups in Sheffield at one point, including Bittersuite, Johnny Calender & Seventh Heaven, Green Carnation, and Fresh Ground, but to name a fewI was in a three piece called 'Clearway' in the 70s, not a well known outfit but always busy.

Just Found Today, the latest Shape Of The Rain Posting on You Tube - 'Willowing Trees'. Hope that you enjoy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheQI2I-yMU

Another Shape Of The Rain Post on You Tube, discovered today. This time the track 'Woman', accompanied by a Great Video, which must be seen by those interested in the Band!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlcqo6ATAcc

Only young at the time but well remember bands playing at the TOP CAT CLUB Catcliffe (catcliffe memorial hall) saturday nights.
Ray vern and the chequers
Bob andrews and the questors
Steelbeats
i wish i had kept all the businesss cards that they used to give me .. along with the drumsticks and steel brushes .. i was the envy of my classmates!!

My farther in-law was in a Band in Sheffield in the 60's called the Steel Beats, he was lead guitarist, Chris Butcher.... I bet not many remember them :-)

i used to have their business card !! they played the Catcliffe Top Cat Club ( catcliffe memorial hall )
bet that's surprised you !!!

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?

We used to make the same trip weekly to Lathkildale and I can well remember Jimmy Crawford and the Cadillacs. Always an interesting journey home pre breathalyser!!!

We used to make the same trip weekly to Lathkildale and I can well remember Jimmy Crawford and the Cadillacs. Always an interesting journey home pre breathalyser!!!Johnny Tempest and the Cadillacs not Jimmy Crawford.

Shape Of The Rain now on Facebook! Visit their page at ......

www.facebook.com/pages/Shape-Of-The-Rain/144648272268908?sk=info

Shape Of The Rain now on Facebook! Visit their page at ......

www.facebook.com/pages/Shape-Of-The-Rain/144648272268908?sk=infoAre you their manager/agent?

So many memories flooding back - I wish I was back in Sheffield in the sixties.
I remember Dean Marshall and the Deputies, one of them had a Jazzmaster!
Also remember Albert Hitchen, wasn't he known as Mr 10%?
As for the Lathkildale Hotel - loved that place - played there when I was in Who's Who?
The landlord had 2 or 3 gorgeous daughters!

So many memories flooding back - I wish I was back in Sheffield in the sixties.
I remember Dean Marshall and the Deputies, one of them had a Jazzmaster!
Also remember Albert Hitchen, wasn't he known as Mr 10%?As for the Lathkildale Hotel - loved that place - played there when I was in Who's Who?
The landlord had 2 or 3 gorgeous daughters!

(My Bold) and when you paid him his commission he bought you all a round of drinks.

I was in a three piece called 'Clearway' in the 70s, not a well known outfit but always busy.

I remember the Clearways always smart on stage i think they used to have some kind of road works badge on their jackets.

Hi Zeke

I believe it was Jerry Scanlon was the one who had the Fender Jazzmaster Bass with Dean Marshall and The Deputies, he's now playing with Phil Broadie Band

Are you their manager/agent?

Hi Bassman,

Thanks for your question. No, I'm not their Manager/Agent, I'm just a Fan who used to see them in the 60s/70s at local Youth Clubs and Pubs such as The Black Swan etc (now The Boardwalk). I and many other people thought that they were Excellent Live as well as the album that they made being more than Noteworthy. The album I have just mentioned has become something of a Collectors Item, fetching very unusual prices on e bay. They are even quite expensive on Amazon.

As you have probably read in my previous Posts, they are now recording again. They were well known during the period I have mentioned and had a Good Following. In their time they supported Famous Bands such as Fleetwood Mac, Cream, Love and Free, please see Biography for further info. I'm just trying to spread the latest news about them to fans as well as those interested in the Sheffield Music Scene Past and Present.

Take care,
R;);)

I remember the Clearways always smart on stage i think they used to have some kind of road works badge on their jackets.And on the Bass drum.

Another Shape Of The Rain You Tube Post, This time the song ... Patterns!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0jp6RCJJ7w&feature=autofb

The muckyduck was great, the other place to be was the Union, Sat night. Blossom Toes (stereo guitars), Blodwyn Pig, Jeff Beck Group (feat Rod Stewart, Rupert scarf and all). Tried to chat up Julie Driscoll, until Brian Auger showed up. Cider 1/2d a pint. Happy daze.

Another Shape Of The Rain You Tube Post, This time the song ... Patterns!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0jp6RCJJ7w&feature=autofb

Think that Shape of the Rain plugs should be put to bed now.

WE used to [ my pals and I ]
follow Joe [ Vance arnold]
every place he played at, we loved the music, but I was in love with the drummer, he did not know I existed.....he had a cute blonde girl friend at the time.
I was so jealous of her.
Did any one go to the twisted wheel, in manchester ...we did . met the animals, the rolling stones and many more groups
We used to hitch hike from Sheffiels to Manchester , many weekends,,,,,looking back now it is a miracle we are still alive....or parents thought we were at each others houses...

Hi Britrose,
Whitfender,Joe's number 2 guitarist.The lad you were fancying was Dave Memmott,he was our second drummer who took over from Steve McKenna,our first,... another 'Andsome' 'Arry'. Steve was our first real drummer when Joe came 'up-front'.
The little blonde was Sue White, whom Dave eventually married,as far as I know they are still together (quite a rare occurrence these days),In fact,both Bob Everson, (Hank Marvin lookalike and Joe's original school pal and "Bass man") and myself, are all still married to our original wives with many children, and now grandchildren between us.
Thanks for the memories,...all the best. WhiteFender.

I am at this very moment watching Frank White on Youtube - what memories come flooding back!!

And now Cocker from Woodstock 1969:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQYDvQ1HH-E

thanks for the memories, I have lived in the states for a long time, but when woodstock was going on, I was in JApan, [ at that time my husband was an American serviceman I ended up here in Colorado , many years later.
And joe has a place here , but not close to me.
small world.
All my american friends . thought he had a medical condition, with the movements and " air guitar... ect. I said no that is how he expresses himself,
yes dave was his name, and he wore checked blue shirts and a leather jacket, glad he is happy.

I too am glad he is happy, I too am happy not only with my life but with my life I had in Sheffield in the sixties.
I wouldn't say we were exactly close friends but we often met in pubs and clubs to watch other bands.
My band went to watch him one night in the Arbourthorne and he saw us come in and inserted our names into the song he was singing!

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

I remember them all including the Twin Cities Beat Boys and the Flintstones (of Running Bear Fame!). I used to work With Barry Marshall Before he hit the "big time" and officially became Dean Marshall.

Hi: Does anyone remember a Sheffield Duo called Strings? Dave Rawson played amazing guitar. Gary was the vocalist. I would see them perform around 1975-76. Dave was a huge influence on me. I often wounder what happened to him.

I never actually saw them but I bumped into them a few times on the motorway services in the 70s.
One of them even remembered my Strat because it had a modified scratch plate!
I think their name was Strings Duo and then they increased to Strings Trio but I may be wrong.

anyone remember THE SAPHIRES about 1960/65

Saw Jimmy Crawford and a band play down in a cellar in Sheffield town centre about 1962.
Long before I heard of the Cavern and The Beatles.
So where would this cellar that I saw Jimmy Crawford have been then ?

Saw Jimmy Crawford and a band play down in a cellar in Sheffield town centre about 1962.
Long before I heard of the Cavern and The Beatles.
So where would this cellar that I saw Jimmy Crawford have been then ?
Club 60 Shalesmoor.

Yep, it was Club 60, Shalesmoor, i believe it was the cellar of an old pub called the Acorn

Saw Jimmy Crawford and a band play down in a cellar in Sheffield town centre about 1962.
Long before I heard of the Cavern and The Beatles.
So where would this cellar that I saw Jimmy Crawford have been then ?
Cant have been too long, the Beatles release 'Love me Do' was in the charts in October 62.

Our band tried for ages to get a booking at that club - it was so cool!

I have pictures of Jimmy Crawford and the Ravens taken at the club 60 around 61/62 I would be happy to send a copy if there is anyone out there still interested. It really was a great place.

Our band tried for ages to get a booking at that club - it was so cool!
Think it lost its pull as more and more pubs put on groups/bands, don't think it sold alcohol.

I have for sale reluctantly after all these years my 1964 Vox AC30.This amp started life from my days with the Scott William Combo and progressed with me through the Frank White Band,Steve Denton Band,The Vantennas,as well as depping in countless bands in the sixties/seventies including Chuck Fowler, Ray Stuarts Monsters and Joe Cockers band of the time.
The amp is in remarkable original condition and in first class order, complete with Vox padded cover,instruction manual and circuit diagram.
I am not asking telephone numbers as seen on Ebay,but would like a bit more than the £1400 offered by a local music store.............PM if interested.........Thanks.

I have for sale reluctantly after all these years my 1964 Vox AC30.This amp started life from my days with the Scott William Combo and progressed with me through the Frank White Band,Steve Denton Band,The Vantennas,as well as depping in countless bands in the sixties/seventies including Chuck Fowler, Ray Stuarts Monsters and Joe Cockers band of the time.
The amp is in remarkable original condition and in first class order, complete with Vox padded cover,instruction manual and circuit diagram.
I am not asking telephone numbers as seen on Ebay,but would like a bit more than the £1400 offered by a local music store.............PM if interested.........Thanks.
You should get more than that for it, Rik Harrison was recently charging over £2k for his JMI reproductions of the AC30.
I parted with my 1963 AC30 bass version in 1969.

You should get more than that for it, Rik Harrison was recently charging over £2k for his JMI reproductions of the AC30.
I parted with my 1963 AC30 bass version in 1969.Well am open to a fair offer!.............A 1960 fawn coloured AC30 has just been on Ebay for £6000
I would be happy to take around a quarter of that.I just don't fancy Ebay

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! the curtian brothers . still going and on you tube

See Shape Of Th

See Shape Of The Rain Promo Clip on YouTube ........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU2mu_JHgvA&feature=youtu.be

Didn't we say that these plugs were getting a bit much and should be 'put to bed' :nono:

Eddie Falcon and the Tremors are the only ones I can't remember, but the rest I do. Chuck Fowler, Pete Fender, The Greycats, O'Hara's Playboys, The Daizies, Jimmy Crawford.
Thanks for the memories.

I remember jimmy crawford but as ron land a racing motor cyclist befor he found fame as a singer

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:

georgia the girl with fabulous voice is my mum her name then was jean rodgers now jean wood nice to know you liked my mums singing :-)

Hi kt74 , yes your mum had a very strong voice ,I think she sang one song called "A gun for hire "which was particularly good . Probably got it totally wrong but it's a long time ago ,late 50s early 60s . We are very good friends of the two Cadillacs , two nice blokes

Hi kt74 , yes your mum had a very strong voice ,I think she sang one song called "A gun for hire "which was particularly good . Probably got it totally wrong but it's a long time ago ,late 50s early 60s . We are very good friends of the two Cadillacs , two nice blokes

i will have to ask her let you no :-)

I am so glad to come across the forum. Greetings from Dallas, Texas. My family knew the Blue Harmony Boys very well. They played at my fathers NCO club in Sembach, Germany between 1959 and 1963. They were booked in by an agent named Giesela Gunther, another family friend. I have wonderful memories of them. We traveled to Garmish with them in the winter one year. They spent many hours with us. We visited them in Sheffield when I was about 9 years old (1960 or 1961) and stayed with a local family there. I will never forget it. We have number of pictures of them if anyone is interested just email me and I will provide them. The drummer was much older than the others and his name was Jock. Where are they today?

Does anyone know where any of the Blue Harmony Boys live today? They were close friends of my family when my father was stationed in Sembach, Germany between 1959-1960. I have pictures of them and remember them fondly. What a great group of guys. Wow what memories.

The page where the Blue Harmony Boys are mentioned is page 23 of this forum.

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 love to hear who still is alive from the Blue harmony boys. They were good friends of my family in the early 1960s in Germany, They played at my dad's club in Sembach at the U.S. Air Force Base. I have pictures of them which I can share with anyone interested. We visited them in early sixties in Sheffield - great memories.

Would love to hear who still is alive from the Blue harmony boys. They were good friends of my family in the early 1960s in Germany, They played at my dad's club in Sembach at the U.S. Air Force Base. I have pictures of them which I can share with anyone interested. We visited them in early sixties in Sheffield - great memories.
Roy Pitchford their pianist grew up in Cundy Street Walkley just down the road from where I lived.

Roy Pitchford their pianist grew up in Cundy Street Walkley just down the road from where I lived.
And on the next Street bang opposite [Hoole St] lived Chris Garside who was with Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.

And on the next Street bang opposite [Hoole St] lived Chris Garside who was with Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.
Wasn't it Chris Garfield? Did he grow up there? I live close to Allan Kirk long time keyboards with the Vagabonds (Now with Big Bussiness).

Wasn't it Chris Garfield? Did he grow up there? I live close to Allan Kirk long time keyboards with the Vagabonds (Now with Big Bussiness).
Sorry Garfield,
He moved there around 1966 i lived next door.
He watched himself on top of the pops in our house.I used to get free tickets when they played at the Fiesta but i think the band fell out with Jimmy over the money and Chris started on his own as the Vagabonds.

Sorry Garfield,
He moved there around 1966 i lived next door.
He watched himself on top of the pops in our house.I used to get free tickets when they played at the Fiesta but i think the band fell out with Jimmy over the money and Chris started on his own as the Vagabonds.
The Vagabonds was Jimmy's band name, I believe they chose Vagaband, there was always a problem over money, Jimmy wouldn't pay for a roadie or driver, even on TPTS they had to lug their own gear whilst all the other acts had roadies.
The band finaly left about 20 years ago (except Jimmy's son Mario) due to being expected to do Minehead one night and Ayr the next without roadie or driver and all for peanuts.

The Vagabonds was Jimmy's band name, I believe they chose Vagaband, there was always a problem over money, Jimmy wouldn't pay for a roadie or driver, even on TPTS they had to lug their own gear whilst all the other acts had roadies.
The band finaly left about 20 years ago (except Jimmy's son Mario) due to being expected to do Minehead one night and Ayr the next without roadie or driver and all for peanuts.
Thats more or less what Chris said.
P.S is he still playing i have seen a Chris Garfield in the Our Clubs Mag now and then.

Thats more or less what Chris said.
P.S is he still playing i have seen a Chris Garfield in the Our Clubs Mag now and then.I'll check with my neighbour.

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.

Hello everyone. I am new to your forum. I live in Dallas, TX. I spent a week in Sheffield as a young boy and really loved and I have very fond memories. We were there at the invitation of the Blue Harmony Boys in the early 1060s. they were very close friends with us.

I am planning a trip to Europe next year with a few days in the U.K. What is a good hotel to stay at in Sheffield?

Thanks,

Jim

:loopy:Anyone remember. The hill Billy cats ??

:loopy:Anyone remember. The hill Billy cats ??At the Greengate High Green in 65?

At the Greengate High Green in 65?

Glad someone remembers,,,Had some great nights at Greengate,then down town to the favourita and the ocelot coffe bars

Got the right string baby but the wrong yoyo,,always remember that one

The "Cats" are still playing "The Office" Hillsborough on the 1st Friday of the month.

Hello everyone. I am new to your forum. I live in Dallas, TX. I spent a week in Sheffield as a young boy and really loved and I have very fond memories. We were there at the invitation of the Blue Harmony Boys in the early 1060s. they were very close friends with us.

I am planning a trip to Europe next year with a few days in the U.K. What is a good hotel to stay at in Sheffield?

Thanks,

Jim
Jim, I recently stayed in Sheffield, mid August, at the Leopold Hotel. It's very central, near plenty of nightlife, and at a very reasonable price. I currently live on Long Island, NYC, but grew up in Sheffield - left in 1970.
Geoff

Hello everyone. I am new to your forum. I live in Dallas, TX. I spent a week in Sheffield as a young boy and really loved and I have very fond memories. We were there at the invitation of the Blue Harmony Boys in the early 1060s. they were very close friends with us.

I am planning a trip to Europe next year with a few days in the U.K. What is a good hotel to stay at in Sheffield?

Thanks,

Jim

The Rutland Hotel
http://www.rutlandhotel-sheffield.com/

I have for sale reluctantly after all these years my 1964 Vox AC30.This amp started life from my days with the Scott William Combo and progressed with me through the Frank White Band,Steve Denton Band,The Vantennas,as well as depping in countless bands in the sixties/seventies including Chuck Fowler, Ray Stuarts Monsters and Joe Cockers band of the time.
The amp is in remarkable original condition and in first class order, complete with Vox padded cover,instruction manual and circuit diagram.
I am not asking telephone numbers as seen on Ebay,but would like a bit more than the £1400 offered by a local music store.............PM if interested.........Thanks.

was you in the monsters same time has bass player Paul Jarvis ?

The Daizies were a decent group in the 60s,Spud is now dead and Dave Robinson is now with Past Masters who play in the Dusty Miller at Barlborough every wednesday.

i will have to ask her let you no :-)

hi yes she did said that was a blast from the past and says to say thankyou :)

The Daizies were a decent group in the 60s,Spud is now dead and Dave Robinson is now with Past Masters who play in the Dusty Miller at Barlborough every wednesday.

paul jarvis was bass player

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

Did you manage to find Dave Meredith? I know how you can get in touch with him as I still have contact with his family, as I was his first wife! I was with him all through the early band years, and when CFS band was formerly known as Unity Blend.

Does anybody reading this thread remember bands called "The Eclypse", "The Mystics" or "Memphis Crabshaw". Their members included Fred Denton (Bass), Brian Ingliss (Vocal) and John O'Melia (Guitar). They were based in Huddersfield but played a lot in South Yorkshire from 1965 to 1975, and were a RnB band mainly. Fred Denton came from Darton nr Barnsley and he's my father-in-law. Also had Peter Byford playing with them at one stage (He became Biff Byford of Saxon fame in 70s)

was you in the monsters same time has bass player Paul Jarvis ?I depped a few times with the Monsters in those days around the time when Paul was the regular bass player.

The "Cats" are still playing "The Office" Hillsborough on the 1st Friday of the month.Graham "Satch' Sargeant singer with the "Cats" has just released a CD of local Sheffield Xmas carols with local singers.Still in great voice!
All proceeds to local charities.Can be bought by phone.... 0114 2342640.
A must stocking filler!!!

Did you manage to find Dave Meredith? I know how you can get in touch with him as I still have contact with his family, as I was his first wife! I was with him all through the early band years, and when CFS band was formerly known as Unity Blend.
Hi Diane I've sent you a PM.

I can remember a band from chapeltown called Pete York & the Pontiacs

I remember frankenstein and the monsters they used to play at the azena and I remember being really scared when they came off stage and ran round audience we werent even safe in toilets

I remember frankenstein and the monsters they used to play at the azena and I remember being really scared when they came off stage and ran round audience we werent even safe in toilets
The Azena Ballroom Memories and then into Fidlers field ---to visit the fair!

The Azena Ballroom Memories and then into Fidlers field ---to visit the fair!And get fiddled with on the way?

I remember frankenstein and the monsters they used to play at the azena and I remember being really scared when they came off stage and ran round audience we werent even safe in toiletsWe played (The Rocking Drumbeats) http://i41.tinypic.com/2v0l4lk.jpg the Azena with the Monsters, Ray Stewart (Frankenstein) hung over the balcony and some of the crowd grabbed his legs, he had To hang on for his life.

And get fiddled with on the way?
You know about Fiddlers field as well ,The barn was very interesting.

You know about Fiddlers field as well ,The barn was very interesting.As a matter of fact cuttsie,no I did not know about fiddlers field as I was not from those parts,but the name seems quite explanatory! I would love to know more about the "interesting barn" and whether I was there in a previous life.I think we were all in a "barn or two" in those days,but were we there together ?who knows.I was tall dark and handsome and wore a black cape and rode a white steed!...........ring a bell?

As a matter of fact cuttsie,no I did not know about fiddlers field as I was not from those parts,but the name seems quite explanatory! I would love to know more about the "interesting barn" and whether I was there in a previous life.I think we were all in a "barn or two" in those days,but were we there together ?who knows.I was tall dark and handsome and wore a black cape and rode a white steed!...........ring a bell?
mossdog? The barn was in Fiddlers field Mr Fiddler was the farmer on White Lane and the barn was once mentioned in The news of the World[ when you only read it if your mam was not looking.].
As to the cryptic, Tall dark handsome , female i hope!
Or cyclist I.E. black cape, white steed or do they by any chance call you Ann.

mossdog? The barn was in Fiddlers field Mr Fiddler was the farmer on White Lane and the barn was once mentioned in The news of the World[ when you only read it if your mam was not looking.].
As to the cryptic, Tall dark handsome , female i hope!
Or cyclist I.E. black cape, white steed or do they by any chance call you Ann.Sorry to dash your hopes..........but male! but that does not matter these days anyway!................if I come across "Ann" I will let her know you still hold a torch for her!

Some ancient pictures of The Nocturnes/Who's Who?

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where is

whitefender he needs to be reading this

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The names of the above are - Steve Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, Lew Weston, Malc Trippett, Eric Wells, then yours truly Zeke Fisher.

anyone remember a band called NEw Formula, used to play the muckyduck regular, klead singer , I think Mike Harper, had an artificial hand if i remember correct
good band
:roll:

Hi I played with Mick in the 80's, sadly I have just come back from his funeral

Dave Rawson, brilliant guitarist, absolute **** of a man.
Hi Captain Chaos, are you the same Captain Chaos I used to get out Motorcycling with in the 80's and 90's. (Mick McPherson).
Must agree with you there! I remember Dave with the band "Dizzy Spells" I was frequently seen at their gigs and took guitar lessons from the man himself. I have not seen Dave for something like 20 years now. Does anyone know know if he is still playing? He was also a great oil painter, his landscapes are out on this world.

I see some of you know Albert Darley ex-Glitter Band. He was one of my close friends during the 60's and 70's, but we lost track after I moved away from Sheffield. Does anybody, by any chance, happen to have his e-mail address , twitter or facebook? Thanks a lot. My name's Alan Parker and was also Albert's class mate at Hatfield House infant & jr. school.