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!

:D Yes I do remember and was thinking of my brother's band only this week. He played in The Vantennas and I have a copy of a great poster where they were the support band to The Rolling Stones at the City Hall in the 1960's. I have also a Sheffield Star pull-out 'special' about the local music scene, form that era, with the Vantennas photo on the front cove and would you believe a photo of an up-and-coming band, from Liverpool, on the back cover - The Beatles!

Good prompt thanks for the memories!

Although I was only 4 years old at the time, I remember Dave Graham Four and The Dave Hawley Combo. You could write a book! In fact someone has, it's called 'Not Like A Proper Job', available now!

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

You jest no doubt!
Former Gas Fitter from Sheffield, yes Vance Arnold is Joe Cocker, but how come I think you might be taking the p*ss a little?

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!!

Right! The challenge is accepted! Eddie Falcon and the Tremors, Chuck Fowler, Pete Fender, The Greycats, O'Hara's Playboys, The Daizies, Jimmy Crawford.

I have a question for you, Dave Hawley has a famous son - who is he?

Richard Hawley? ex Pulp new album out called Low Edges.


Frank White is still gigging around pubs and clubs in Sheffield.
Dave Berry was at the Rockingham Arms at Wentworth last month.

Right! Next question - What is the family connection between Frank White and Dave Hawley?

Got me stuck on that one....

Gizza clue

Lyn and Jeanie.

Brother in law's??

Graham Are you into the sheffield music scene? you seem very knowledgeble
Knowledgable

Know a lot

Dont remember some of the acts listed above, being a sixties child I was more into the 80' bands

zeke started this off and now he's gone missing! I don't think of myself as being 'into', so much as being there at the time. You're right again, Frank married Jean and Dave married Lyn who are sisters. If the 80's was your period, what did you think of 10CC?

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.

10CC are Ok not a big fan, but they have done some classics.
When I meant 80's, I was talking about Jam / Blondie etc.

Question

What is the link between Donny Osmond, Take That, and Local Band Boy on a Dolphin?

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?

GrahamY said
If the 80's was your period, what did you think of 10CC?
I thought 10cc were big in the early 70s ?

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

I'll take your word for that. My next guess was going to be Marcus Saxilby on bass.

Been to Lathkildale loads of times in Who's Who?
Landlord had 3 gorgeous daughters!!

I came across this site by accident, but I played in a band in Sheffield in the sixties and have lost touch with all the other former members. We were called the 'Corvettes' and were originally a 4 piece band with Don on lead guitar, myself on rhythm guitar, Phil on bass and Frank on drums. Later we were joined by 2 girl singers, Kit and Chris. We played gigs at the Cutlers Hall, City Hall ballroom, pubs and clubs in the Sheffield area. Wednesday nights at the Station Hotel in Rotherham for £8, what a gig!

I'd love to here from any of the former band members, or anyone who remembers us.

Mike, would that be Don Allison on lead?

What about the Baron Knights, The Rave Ons, Eric Baxter and his orchestra and the female singer that sang with the band ( can't remember her name)

Does anybody on the forum know any of the names in the list below.
They were all in bands from '61 to 68, in particular the same band as me.

Eric Wells (bass)
Andre Mignon (rhythm/lead)
Mick Oliver (bass)
Tony Warburton (bass)
Brian Eades (manager)
Roger Partridge (singer)

Especially Eric Wells as we were best mates right up to when the band broke up in '68.

Sorry! Don's surname was Butterell. He lived at Commonside.

I know Don Butterell!

A little kown fact of Sheffield history is that my group, Who's Who?, was the one to give Pete Stringfellow his big chance when we started running dances in the Tower ballroom.
This was to become the Mojo Club!
He had something we did not have...money!!
The rest, as they say, is history!!!

This is great news! I would love to be in touch again after so many years. Please pass a message to him & see if he wants to get in touch

Just when you thought you could forget the distant past some-one wants to relive it! :roll:

Don't know about you Graham Y, but I think we should accept that we're badling old F**ts and enjoy what's left of our lives, rather than reliving our 60's glory days of legends in our lunchtime!

Go see some of todays country bands, they knock the socks of what we used to be. :D

(Except the great Dave Hawley who could still hold his own with any of them!!)

Which country bands?

Do we have some in Sheff or are you talkin about americans. I'm more into Acoustic music myself, but I do like a bit of country

Mostly American I'm afraid, Steve Early is coming next month, BR549 in a couple of weeks (to Mansfield Rd ballroom), Alison Moorer brought her band there last year, have a look at www.jewelspromotions.com
Stuart books most of the visiting bands.

Most of the locals I've heard are strictly working men's club standard (as we were in the 60's, and I don't mean to criticise, it's just that country music can't be done with any British regional accent and there's nothing worse than a phoney American one!)

Hey Donny be good

The great Steve Earle, had more coke up his nose than a 2 yr old trying to drink out of a can of pepsi.

he produced one of my all time great songs, and funny enough its called
Honey be Good by The Bible (underated band from the UK starring Boo Hewerdine and Neil Mcoll (Kirsty's Brother))

Check it out - Download it off the net you won't be dissapointed

Does Dave Hawley still play around Sheffield, is he in a band.

Just heard his son Richard Hawley has rescheduled his gig at the leadmill, he had to cancel due to problems with his hand.


One other point the Old Mucky Duck (Black Swan) is still one of Sheffield top music venues. Now called the Boardwalk.

www.theboardwalklive.co.uk

Unfortunately, Dave doesn't play any more. That is his choice, which we must respect. He is alive and well, though. :-)

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

I remember going to the Saturday morning flicks at the Gaumont cinema in Barkers Pool in the early 60's and there was always a local band on first. Can't recall any of the names, but may well have been some of the ones mentioned. And in case you're wondering how a band played at the cinema, the Gaumont had a stage as well as a screen.

Someone mentioned Bitter Suite - 3 of them still play together under the name Phil Brodie Band. They are fantastic players - if you like Hendrix, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan etc go and see them, you won't be disappointed.

Keep on rocking! 8)

Jim

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 Scanlan, Billy Durrant Phil Squires & there was also Alan Dale as singer of the Squiare 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.

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:

I know this is an old thread but hope some of you will pick up on it.
I have just heard that a book is being published about the MOJO days.
Launch party at the Boardwalk (old Black Swan) on 17 July.
Everyone welcome.

These were great days although very few local bands played there.
Most memorable for me were Hendrix, Small Faces, The Move and Procul Harem.
Anybody elses thoughts

I think I spent just about all my waking hours at the Mojo club as a 16 year old & would dearly love to be at that book launch, however its a bit difficult from Australia. I remember Rod Stewart
Chris Farlow, Spencer Davies John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
small faces the who & probably if it wasnt 10pm at night here after a hard day at work I would think of many more. Would love someone to keep me posted on the book launch though. I think the Mojo was about the best thing that happened to Sheffield teenagers back then.

Hi Janet, you have requested no emails so cannot let you know about the book launch. Contact me off line if you would like a copy.

Andy

Hi Andy, thanks for response, I didn't know I had requested no emails, I will try & fix that & would love a copy, please let me know all costs involved & I will get the money to you.
Regards Janet

The Mojo launch is next Thursday admission £3 to charity and Peter Stringfellow himself is going to be there. Sounds like a good night for those that remember. Big article in todays Sheffield Telegraph.
This must have been some club
Hendrix
Floyd
Clapton
Otis
Temptation
Supremes
Tina Turner
Stevie Wonder

all played there plus many more.

The Mojo was considered about the best club in Britain between '64 and '67.

Very. very mod.
Don't remember the Supremes appearing but it is possible.

Andy

Originally posted by mikey
The Mojo launch is next Thursday admission £3 to charity and Peter Stringfellow himself is going to be there. Sounds like a good night for those that remember. Big article in todays Sheffield Telegraph.
This must have been some club
Hendrix
Floyd
Clapton
Otis
Temptation
Supremes
Tina Turner
Stevie Wonder

all played there plus many more.

Bryan, it sure was some club, you had to be a teenager of the 60's to really appreciate what Stringfellow really did for us. There were never any fights, saw almost nil in the way of drugs, all that went there were there for the music dancing & fashion. Stringfellow certainly had an ear for a good artist or band & we saw them all for about 5Bob. Nothing will match the MOJO.

you know, I'm a great fan of Jim Morrison and the Doors and Jimi Hendrix. I think Doors made a very good undergroundmusic and their short career was filled of all parts of the life.
But I don't know Mojo :blush:

greedings from Germany - AAndy

Hendrix played the Mojo in January 1967 and Sheffield City Hall in November 1967. Only times he played in the city.
I was lucky enough to see both shows. The Mojo gig was the best by miles as the City Hall Show was a label tour with several other bands.
How about this line up for five shillings (25 pence)
Hendrix
The Move
Amen Corner
Pink Floyd
The Nice

Andy

Amen Corner... wasn't that that band who was later named Fairweather Low??

gfG - AAndy

Wow what a line up Andyman, your not kidding.
I pass the site were the mojo stood very regular and often wonder what the place was like.
I was a kid in the 60s and my parents went to the Mojo regular but i can't remember what it looked like.
We lived in Pitsmoor at the time and until now did'nt realise that so many talented artists appeared there.
I always thought the Mojo was a night club rather than a music hall.

The Mjo 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.
Geoffs 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.

Originally posted by AAndy
Amen Corner... wasn't that that band who was later named Fairweather Low??

gfG - AAndy

Not quite.

The lead singer was Andy Fairweather-Lowe who later went solo.

He is now a session man and supports/backs a lot of sixties bands live.

Andy

Hving read through the bands, (marvellous memories) one name is missing. Surely no-one has forgotten "Johnny Tempest and the Cruisers". Along with Dave Berry and Vance Arnold the top three bands in Sheffield. Sadly John left us a good few years ago but in many peoples memories his music lives on.

I haven't forgotten John Tempest, I used to work with him many many years ago & always thought of him as a good friend as well as a good bloke, I was very sad to hear of his death & only found out a couple of years ago when I read Pete Stringfellows book.
John & his band were around for many years along with all the others at that time Joe Cocker, Dave Berry, Screamin Lord Such, someone else I havent heard anything of for years Fred Alcock who had a band, there was Alan Marshall, Steve Crane, Keith ? & Martin Snowden.

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!

Originally posted by John D.
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!

Johnny Tempest started with the Mariners I think "Do Not Forsake Me ...mind..":?

Originally posted by Mike Higginson
Sorry! Don's surname was Butterell. He lived at Commonside.

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

I'm compiling a list of acts to have played The Boardwalk (Black Swan / Mucky Duck) on Snig Hill in Sheffield over the years and need help! I remember going to see Vinegar Joe, Kilburn and the High Roads (later to become Ian Dury and The Blockheads), Dr Feelgood (Wilko Johnson still plays the Boardwalk and is now a very good friend of mine), Patto, Ducks Deluxe, Dick and The Firemen, Brinsley Schwartz feat. a very young Nick Lowe... my minds going fuzzy now!!
Also, if anyone has any info regarding the general history of the building it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Chris Wilson, Boardwalk Promoter.

I remember the Big Bands of the forties and fifties when Bands were worth listening to, not the rubbish that is churned out today that passes for music.

There were tunes that you could recognise, sing and dance to pleasant to the ear and when you got home afterwards you were happy and had had a good night.

Chris

I was heavily involved with numerous bands who played at the Black Swan... affectionately known as the Mucky Duck in the early sixties...I first appeared there when I was 14, playing lead guitar for Pete Fender and the Strollers.

Other bands I played with include "Johnnie Silver and the Thunderbirds", "The Chevrons" and last but by no means least a band called "The Sheffields". We were originally managed by Pete Stringfellow I have many fond memories of my time with the band and although we played mainly in London and the south coast, Sheffield was our natural home base.

Sadly the band split up and I then moved on to tour with "Dave Berry and the Cruisers" before temporarily retiring from the Rock and Roll scene to live in Jersey for a few years.

I'm back in the area now and still enjoy playing the Gibson I bought way back in 1962. She's well worn ... a bit like myself, but we can still "sing" a bit together.

BTW I have for some time been trying to trace Dave Green who played bass for "The Chevrons"... does anyone have any contact details?

Roy Ledger

I was a fan of Frank White from the late 60s. We also used to get drunk with members of the Glitter Band who lived in Hathersage. Not Gary I might add. We used to visit the Birley and the Blue Bell at Hackenthorpe, there was always a live band. Sadly I don't recall many of the names.
Does anyone have a listing of records released by Frank White over the years. I keep loooking out for his early recordings.

Originally posted by Chris Wilson
I'm compiling a list of acts to have played The Boardwalk (Black Swan / Mucky Duck) on Snig Hill in Sheffield over the years and need help! I remember going to see Vinegar Joe, Kilburn and the High Roads (later to become Ian Dury and The Blockheads), Dr Feelgood (Wilko Johnson still plays the Boardwalk and is now a very good friend of mine), Patto, Ducks Deluxe, Dick and The Firemen, Brinsley Schwartz feat. a very young Nick Lowe... my minds going fuzzy now!!
Also, if anyone has any info regarding the general history of the building it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Chris Wilson, Boardwalk Promoter.

What about the Black Abbots, bloody funny, especilaay when he used to rise out of the coffin and spray blood over the audience. The front row used to C**P themselves. Vinegar Joe was superb especially when Elkie stripped down to her bra. Mike Patto what a sad loss, a very original band. Oh and Staus Quo in the "Going down the dustpipe" era. "Sheffields own Shape of the Rain. Brian the pedal steel guitarist plays with Dave Berry now I think. Don't know what happened to Tag the crazy drummer.

My dad ex SYPC said that there was a shoot out between the police & one of the Moony gang there in the old days. The original Black Swan I mean, pre-Blitz. Dont know how true it is.

Originally posted by Chris Wilson
I'm compiling a list of acts to have played The Boardwalk (Black Swan / Mucky Duck) on Snig Hill in Sheffield over the years and need help! I remember going to see Vinegar Joe, Kilburn and the High Roads (later to become Ian Dury and The Blockheads), Dr Feelgood (Wilko Johnson still plays the Boardwalk and is now a very good friend of mine), Patto, Ducks Deluxe, Dick and The Firemen, Brinsley Schwartz feat. a very young Nick Lowe... my minds going fuzzy now!!
Also, if anyone has any info regarding the general history of the building it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Chris Wilson, Boardwalk Promoter.

Hi Chris

I was a student at the Poly. We used to spend lunchtimes at the Swan. They did daft shows with audience participation.

Drink a 1/2 stood on your head etc. They would get 10 volunteers lined up and the quickest would win a pint. Beer all over the place, but cheap drinking for hard up students. They also had resident go-go dancers who were quite good.

I was quite good at drinking upside down and won quite often. Beer was Sam Smiths and a bit grim though.

I saw Joe Cocker, Frank White and many others between 1967 and 1971. I dont think I ever paid more than a bob on the door and often it was free.

Nick Williams

Originally posted by Chris Wilson
I'm compiling a list of acts to have played The Boardwalk (Black Swan / Mucky Duck) on Snig Hill in Sheffield over the years and need help! I remember going to see Vinegar Joe, Kilburn and the High Roads (later to become Ian Dury and The Blockheads), Dr Feelgood (Wilko Johnson still plays the Boardwalk and is now a very good friend of mine), Patto, Ducks Deluxe, Dick and The Firemen, Brinsley Schwartz feat. a very young Nick Lowe... my minds going fuzzy now!!
Also, if anyone has any info regarding the general history of the building it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Chris Wilson, Boardwalk Promoter.




Does anyone remember James (Jimmy) Wilson? Apparently he performed at the Mucky Duck but Im not sure whether he was a solo artist or if he was in a band.

Did anyone else visit the Crunlin Pop Festival near Huddersfield in 1970.

I remember Mungo Jerry, The Groundhogs, Fairport Convention, Ginger Bakers Airforce and many more over 3 days when the rain never stopped.

Organisation was totally non existent. I don't think there were any toilets or runing water, except for the rivers running through the camp site.


I would love to hear from anyone else who was there who might shed a bit of light on 3 very hazy days of my life.

Nick Williams

what about, jonny tempest & the cadillacs - pete york & the pontiacs, shane fenton & the fentones

no one has mentioned BITTER SUITE yet. Went to see them many times!!!

Originally posted by coddy
no one has mentioned BITTER SUITE yet. Went to see them many times!!!

I was their postman at one time when they lived up at Owler Bar. They looked particularly bleary the one time I had a parcel which needed a signature.:D

Originally posted by coddy
no one has mentioned BITTER SUITE yet. Went to see them many times!!!

singer is still going in a band, Phil Brodie band

http://www.philbrodieband.com/

sometimes play at the Woodseats Hotel/ White Lion Heeley

still have an old promotion photo of theirs somewhere. dug it out last year to show someone. I live in worcs now.

Scott William Combo, now theres a name from the past, Dave Hawley played with Scott for a while, but for some reason they just couldn't get their act together, and unfortunately a very promising group sunk slowly into oblivion.

Jimmy Crawford (Ron Lindsay) whatever happed to him, he made a recording of the Ray Charles hit "Busted" down at the old Club 60 on Shalesmoor, and was I thought destined for stardom, but he seemed to fade away.

Does anyone out there know what happened to William Scott.

Tony Land ex Club 60 owner.

Originally posted by zeke
Does anybody on the forum know any of the names in the list below.
They were all in bands from '61 to 68, in particular the same band as me.

Eric Wells (bass)
Andre Mignon (rhythm/lead)
Mick Oliver (bass)
Tony Warburton (bass)
Brian Eades (manager)
Roger Partridge (singer)

Especially Eric Wells as we were best mates right up to when the band broke up in '68.

Originally posted by zeke
Does anybody on the forum know any of the names in the list below.
They were all in bands from '61 to 68, in particular the same band as me.

Eric Wells (bass)
Andre Mignon (rhythm/lead)
Mick Oliver (bass)
Tony Warburton (bass)
Brian Eades (manager)
Roger Partridge (singer)

Especially Eric Wells as we were best mates right up to when the band broke up in '68. I remember Andre Mignon.. he lived on Hatfield House Lane with his French Dad Emile and his English Mother...We sometimes used to Jam together....My Band was Bob Andrews and The Questors.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lostrider
"Sheffields own Shape of the Rain. Brian the pedal steel guitarist plays with Dave Berry now I think. Don't know what happened to Tag the crazy drummer.

Last I heard of Tag he was working in Chesterfield for Bob who was the roadie for the band.
Has anyone got the LP they made called ..funnily enough Shape of the Rain. They were a good set of lads who would have made it big if the Buccaneer hadn't been more accesible.

Originally posted by Roysboy56
Chris

I was heavily involved with numerous bands who played at the Black Swan... affectionately known as the Mucky Duck in the early sixties...I first appeared there when I was 14, playing lead guitar for Pete Fender and the Strollers.

Other bands I played with include "Johnnie Silver and the Thunderbirds", "The Chevrons" and last but by no means least a band called "The Sheffields". We were originally managed by Pete Stringfellow I have many fond memories of my time with the band and although we played mainly in London and the south coast, Sheffield was our natural home base.

Sadly the band split up and I then moved on to tour with "Dave Berry and the Cruisers" before temporarily retiring from the Rock and Roll scene to live in Jersey for a few years.

I'm back in the area now and still enjoy playing the Gibson I bought way back in 1962. She's well worn ... a bit like myself, but we can still "sing" a bit together.

BTW I have for some time been trying to trace Dave Green who played bass for "The Chevrons"... does anyone have any contact details?

Roy Ledger I remember Pete Fender..I think His real name was Jones..I thought he was ahead of the times..and he could have been one of the big names in music like Bowie..but unfortunatey he was killed in an road accident in the 60,s
I also remember Roy Ledger..He played in our band a couple of times.

What about Bobby Starr and the Orbits? Lead singer used to dress up in a gorilla costume and frighten all the kids to death!

And my first band......The Atlantics

Bands were not my scene as I was still mourning the demise of Ted Heath and other visitors to the City Hall such as Frankie Laine, Guy Mitchell, Johnny Ray, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck - you name 'em Sheffield saw 'em. Singers, Big Bands, Modern Jazz, Trad Jazz et.al. Needless to say I am what used to be called a TOG - Terry's Old Geezer; that is I listen to Terry Wogan on Radio 2. He is a very big fan of Dave Berry's Cryin' Game', plays it regularly and voices his appreciation of it. Jimmy Crawford was still doing OK in Florida a couple of years ago. ANTHONY

Jimmy Crawford appeared at the Marque of Granby (Something ,ike that) in Bamford not to long ago.

Anyone remember Peter and the Wolves?

What did they change their name to?

Originally posted by Albatross
Anyone remember Peter and the Wolves?

What did they change their name to? I think it was Quinceharmon.

my mate jock played sax with oharas playboys,the daisies if i remember were the old frankensteins monsters without ray stuart.dave berry has an antique shop in sheffield

Hi I've just picked up on this thread. Timbuck what was the name of your band? I can then put a face to the name!!

Re Pete Fender, I have to agree he was a tremendous musician and a fantastic bloke I have very happy memories of my time with him.

He would almost certainly have been one of the greats if he hadn't been killed that night.

He'd dropped all of the band off before heading home, the theory is that he fell asleep at the wheel !!

i dont remember them but i heard quite alot of them because my dad listens to them lol so i have no choiuce but to listen to them aswell but some of them a really good as others arent.
this is a good page, but im looking for msmouse on here n i cant seem to find her i would have thought she would be on here actually but oviously not!
cyaz xxxx

GrahamY mentions the Greycats. Who were the members. I seem to think my Husbands Aunt used to sing with them. If it is she still sings a mean tune.

hi
alan wood who is now a music agent manages paul carrack ( who went to same school as myself ) used to play in band called the trackers with frank white the used to play in the cellar
of the acorn pub on shalesmoor which was vaulted and became known as sheffield`s cavern.

gleighton you mention your husbands aunt singing with the grey cats are we talking about pat leslie if so great vocalist

Originally posted by Lostrider
What about the Black Abbots, bloody funny, especilaay when he used to rise out of the coffin and spray blood over the audience. The front row used to C**P themselves. Vinegar Joe was superb especially when Elkie stripped down to her bra. Mike Patto what a sad loss, a very original band. Oh and Staus Quo in the "Going down the dustpipe" era. "Sheffields own Shape of the Rain. Brian the pedal steel guitarist plays with Dave Berry now I think. Don't know what happened to Tag the crazy drummer.

My dad ex SYPC said that there was a shoot out between the police & one of the Moony gang there in the old days. The original Black Swan I mean, pre-Blitz. Dont know how true it is.


Tag or Tag Waggert as he was known still lives in his old "village" of Eckington, he never left it really.
In the 2old days2 early 70's he could often be found travelling on the Booth and Fisher buses from Eckinton to Dronfield.

Originally posted by tonyland
Scott William Combo, now theres a name from the past, Dave Hawley played with Scott for a while, but for some reason they just couldn't get their act together, and unfortunately a very promising group sunk slowly into oblivion.

Jimmy Crawford (Ron Lindsay) whatever happed to him, he made a recording of the Ray Charles hit "Busted" down at the old Club 60 on Shalesmoor, and was I thought destined for stardom, but he seemed to fade away.

Does anyone out there know what happened to William Scott.

Tony Land ex Club 60 owner.

Wow I too was an ex Club 60 owner.
Around 1967/8 rented from a Mr Pallister.
Not on the grand scale as previous,we tried to compete with the Mojo,but never did.
Had some local groups on Bob Davis Mood,wherever they got too.Also The Rats from Hull.

Originally posted by owdlad
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lostrider
"Sheffields own Shape of the Rain. Brian the pedal steel guitarist plays with Dave Berry now I think. Don't know what happened to Tag the crazy drummer.

Last I heard of Tag he was working in Chesterfield for Bob who was the roadie for the band.
Has anyone got the LP they made called ..funnily enough Shape of the Rain. They were a good set of lads who would have made it big if the Buccaneer hadn't been more accesible.


I have a copy of the Record

Originally posted by holberry
hi
alan wood who is now a music agent manages paul carrack ( who went to same school as myself ) used to play in band called the trackers with frank white the used to play in the cellar
of the acorn pub on shalesmoor which was vaulted and became known as sheffield`s cavern.

The Acorn was the Actual Club 60,a club that I ran for a time,
where the stage was a Jail effect.

Originally posted by darnalldavid
The Acorn was the Actual Club 60,a club that I ran for a time,
where the stage was a Jail effect.


Any one know what happened to Chicago Line

or Bob Davis Mood or DD Watson and the Inn Crowd or Mickeys Monkeys

Scott William..real name Bill Goudie..used to do a double act with Joe Cocker on occasion at High Green Inn..I worked with him for a while in France, along with his guitarist mate Phil Crooks.
I Last saw Bill in Germany where he was singing and playing Bass with a top German Band who were gigging the American Bases over there..He was very popular with the German Musicians who called him "Scotty"..As far as I know he still lives over there.

Originally posted by Roysboy56
Hi I've just picked up on this thread. Timbuck what was the name of your band? I can then put a face to the name!!

Re Pete Fender, I have to agree he was a tremendous musician and a fantastic bloke I have very happy memories of my time with him.

He would almost certainly have been one of the greats if he hadn't been killed that night.

He'd dropped all of the band off before heading home, the theory is that he fell asleep at the wheel !! Hi there Roy ..My first band was "Bob Andrews and the Questors"..
Then we became "The Four Blades" (managed by Jim Wilson of Cycling fame)

what about nevada ,ithink that was the name, anyone know any members

I believe that Lynn Gillette used to be the lead singer of Nevada .They were very popular on the clubs in the seventies and eighties.She looked a lot like Kiki Dee and sang like her.
Can anyone remember the group Love and Confusion from the sixties,I believe they played the Mojo .

Originally posted by feederfil
I believe that Lynn Gillette used to be the lead singer of Nevada .They were very popular on the clubs in the seventies and eighties.She looked a lot like Kiki Dee and sang like her.
Can anyone remember the group Love and Confusion from the sixties,I believe they played the Mojo .

I just tried to find my old scrapbook for the photo of Love or Confusion but Invisible Henry's got it.

But I am pretty sure Phil Brodie & Steve Pinder were members.

I will try and dig it out to be sure. Another group around Sheffield at that time were "Ingognito" anyone remember them.

yes Holberry that was her stage name i think. She's still got a good voice and was still doing the clubs only a few years ago

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.

What about Joe Cocker and the Grease band, also remember Bitter Sweet.

Thanks to Bob Andrews and the questors, had many a happy night watching you lot at the Warncliffe, Firth Park, real entertainers.
Also remember the Twin City Beat Band, Mike Shane and the Chevrolettes, Freddy and the Dreamers were always at the Dial House Club in those days and you had to book to get in, I've forgotten the names of the many bands around at the time, but Sheffield had the best and more than any other city.
Joe Cockers band were all locals from Crookes untill he got a couple of ring ins from elsewhwere, Bob the bass player lived on St Thomas Rd, Phil Crookes who I would have to say was the best lead guitarist of that time lived on Stannington View Rd and they stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.
Joe was my mate and neighbour on Tasker Rd, we still get together when he comes down under, GREAT BLOKE and still normal.
Thanks to all the old Muso's for the fantastic entertainment.

Thanks to Bob Andrews and the questors, had many a happy night watching you lot at the Warncliffe, Firth Park, real entertainers.
Also remember the Twin City Beat Band, Mike Shane and the Chevrolettes, Freddy and the Dreamers were always at the Dial House Club in those days and you had to book to get in, I've forgotten the names of the many bands around at the time, but Sheffield had the best and more than any other city.
Joe Cockers band were all locals from Crookes untill he got a couple of ring ins from elsewhwere, Bob the bass player lived on St Thomas Rd, Phil Crookes who I would have to say was the best lead guitarist of that time lived on Stannington View Rd and they stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.
Joe was my mate and neighbour on Tasker Rd, we still get together when he comes down under, GREAT BLOKE and still normal.
Thanks to all the old Muso's for the fantastic entertainment.

Hi Skippy. I was at school with Joe at Lydgate Lane. He was the year below me.Dont remember much about him at school but about 1961, along with his Avengers, he did fortnightly gigs at St Columbas church hall in Crosspool. I was in a group called the Raiders who played alternate Saturdays but we couldnt compete with Joe's talent. He really used to bring the house down.Around '63/64 his Saturday night performances at the Fleur de Lys at Totley were a massive attraction. And yet, in 1966, I think, he'd virtually given it all up and was stacking shelves at W.H. Smiths. Fortunately, somebody hauled him back into the limelight. I last saw him in the Crosspool Tavern about 1970. Kind regards, Mike

The Mjo 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.
Geoffs 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.

Wasn't there a family member called Danny as well?

Wow I too was an ex Club 60 owner.
Around 1967/8 rented from a Mr Pallister.
Not on the grand scale as previous,we tried to compete with the Mojo,but never did.
Had some local groups on Bob Davis Mood,wherever they got too.Also The Rats from Hull.

So did Dave Green (base) and Kenny Slade (drums) when they were not playing for Cocker's Grease Band. I recall that he married a Danish girl and went over to live in Denmark.

We used to see them in the Concourse Suite at the old ABC on Sunday afternoons having coffee and cakes. All good guys, heard that Kenny is back in Sheffield does anyone know more?

Joe Cockers band were all locals from Crookes untill he got a couple of ring ins from elsewhwere, Bob the bass player lived on St Thomas Rd, Phil Crookes who I would have to say was the best lead guitarist of that time lived on Stannington View Rd and they stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.
Joe was my mate and neighbour on Tasker Rd, we still get together when he comes down under, GREAT BLOKE and still normal.
Thanks to all the old Muso's for the fantastic entertainment.

That's not quite true, unless you're going back REALLY early to the pre-Grease Band days:

The 1966/67 first Grease Band line-up was: Joe Cocker (vocals), Frank Myles (guitar), Chris Stainton (bass) , Vernon Nash (keyboards), Dave Memmott (drums), Their work was based on R&B and Motown stuff. In '67 they started writing their own songs. Their first single was 'Marjorine / The new age of the lily', released in April 1968, but it was recorded by Cocker and Stainton alone with session men such as Albert Lee, Jimmy Page and Clem Cattini.

Chris and Joe assembled a new line-up in April 1968, including keyboard prodigy Tommy Eyre: Joe Cocker (vocals), Mickey Gee (guitar), Chris Stainton (bass) Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Tommy Reilly (drums). In '68 Gee and Reilly left and were replaced by Henry McCullough (guitar) and Kenny Slade (drums) .

All this happened BEFORE Joe went to America for the first time.

Think all you muso's should get together and do a gig!.
I remember Square Circles!

Len, I'm going really, really back to when it all first started, Joe was the drummer.

Len, I'm going really, really back to when it all first started, Joe was the drummer.

I gathered that much, but you also said those early musicians "stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.", which is simply not true.

And the name's Les :)

Sorry about that Les, I assumed they were from what I heard, good job I didn't put money on it, Ha Ha.

Sorry! Don's surname was Butterell. He lived at Commonside.
Is it the same Don Buttrell that once live in Ellesmere rd Pitsmoor

any one go to All Saints school in sutherland rd

Hello All!

Although I'm 39 years old, I'm stuck in a bit of a time warp as far as bands go. Sadly, I was too young to have seen some of the bands I consider to have been the real 'greats' but make up for it with my enthusiasm.

I'm well aware that Sheffield has played host to a number of my heroes and I was wondering if anybody was lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin (in 1971) or perhaps Trapeze (didn't Glenn Hughes and cohorts play at The Black Swan)?

If so it would be great to hear from you! :thumbsup:

Best Wishes,

Keith.

The Mjo 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.
Geoffs 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.
Hi Janet ,I go a bit further the place was called Deys before the mojo L illian Dey was a very plump blonde and she taught dancing it was in the early war years

gleighton you mention your husbands aunt singing with the grey cats are we talking about pat leslie if so great vocalist

Barry Holmes was the keyboard player with the Greycats. Never saw them play but he's still gigging. He joined them 62/63, I think. Pat Leslie is right, by the way.

Hello All!

Although I'm 39 years old, I'm stuck in a bit of a time warp as far as bands go. Sadly, I was too young to have seen some of the bands I consider to have been the real 'greats' but make up for it with my enthusiasm.

I'm well aware that Sheffield has played host to a number of my heroes and I was wondering if anybody was lucky enough to see Led Zeppelin (in 1971) or perhaps Trapeze (didn't Glenn Hughes and cohorts play at The Black Swan)?

If so it would be great to hear from you! :thumbsup:

Best Wishes,

Keith.

Hi Keith,
I can do better than that for Led Zeppelin. I saw them at Sheffield University on November 28, 1968. It was only their 9th ever gig and they were still billed as the New Yardbirds.

It was still some months before their first LP was released, so we didn't really even know the material they played.

The crowd was no bigger than 150 - 200 people as I recall.

Arthur, I've been racking my brain trying to think where the Mojo was, you're right, the old Deys Ballroom, the big white house on Barnsley Rd near the Tollbar or Tollgate.

Kenny Slade goes in my local, up Walkley and is still quite a character. I'll see him for the Grand National on Saturday and will say 'awreight' for any of you who want me to.
Also I work at The Leadmill on Leadmill Road and I'm in the office now that was converted from the old Esquire Club as most of you will no doubt remember

Thanks to Bob Andrews and the questors, had many a happy night watching you lot at the Warncliffe, Firth Park, real entertainers.
Also remember the Twin City Beat Band, Mike Shane and the Chevrolettes, Freddy and the Dreamers were always at the Dial House Club in those days and you had to book to get in, I've forgotten the names of the many bands around at the time, but Sheffield had the best and more than any other city.
Joe Cockers band were all locals from Crookes untill he got a couple of ring ins from elsewhwere, Bob the bass player lived on St Thomas Rd, Phil Crookes who I would have to say was the best lead guitarist of that time lived on Stannington View Rd and they stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.
Joe was my mate and neighbour on Tasker Rd, we still get together when he comes down under, GREAT BLOKE and still normal.
Thanks to all the old Muso's for the fantastic entertainment.
HI Skippy when you lived on Tasker rd did you know Ken Wrigglesworth lived near the top on the right?Arthur.

Oh, The Esquire Club - and I remember seeing Charlie and Inez Fox at the Mojo club and later I organised reunion trips to the Hippodrome from Sheffield for the Mojo club reunions - Happy Times!

A band I once saw at a wedding in '66 were from Parson Cross and were called "Cross Beaux"
Great name - rubbish band.
Specialised in Bryan Hyland and Bobby Vee covers if memory serves.

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 Scanlan, Billy Durrant Phil Squires & there was also Alan Dale as singer of the Squiare 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.

Hello Janet:

Found your info on Sheffield Forum - I have just joined.
Thought you might like to know that I (Phillip Clare) was the lead guitarist with the "Square Circles".
You were right about the other members-Alan Dale was the early singer - later followed by Barry Marshall. Gerry Scanlan played bass; Bill Durrant played rhythm guitar; Phil was the later drummer, Roy Simmonite played for us in the early days.
As far as I know, All are well and living locally, but Bill & Phil I am not too sure about.
After leaving, Barry Marshall and Gerry Scanlan left to form "Bitter Suite".

I still have my equipment but gathering dust.

I am thinking of retiring to Australia - is Brisbane OK - sounds hot.

All the best

Phillip Clare ( old stage name Phil Swaine)

Think all you muso's should get together and do a gig!.
I remember Square Circles!

Hello:

Great that you remember us.

As Phil Swaine (posh stage name), I was the lead guitarist with the "Square Circles" Other members were singers Alan Dale (followed by Dean Marshall);
Gerry Scanlan on bass; Bill Durrant on Rhythm guitar; Phil on drums (formely Roy Simmonite).

We had great times and yes it would be great to get some "oldies" together to perform - if we can remember how to play.

If any other of the "lads" read this perhaps it can be arranged

Bye for now

Phillip

Thanks to Bob Andrews and the questors, had many a happy night watching you lot at the Warncliffe, Firth Park, real entertainers.
Also remember the Twin City Beat Band, Mike Shane and the Chevrolettes, Freddy and the Dreamers were always at the Dial House Club in those days and you had to book to get in, I've forgotten the names of the many bands around at the time, but Sheffield had the best and more than any other city.
Joe Cockers band were all locals from Crookes untill he got a couple of ring ins from elsewhwere, Bob the bass player lived on St Thomas Rd, Phil Crookes who I would have to say was the best lead guitarist of that time lived on Stannington View Rd and they stayed with Joe until he went to the US of A.
Joe was my mate and neighbour on Tasker Rd, we still get together when he comes down under, GREAT BLOKE and still normal.
Thanks to all the old Muso's for the fantastic entertainment. Hey there Skippy..Thanks for compliments..Can you tell me the name of the band Joe played drums for in the early days I think the the singer was a lad called "Ray Daves" or somthing like that Joe's favorite in those days was "Hound Dog" he liked the drumming bit at the end of each chourus.you know the bit (An he aint no friend of mine DDD DDD DDD DUH!) or somthing like that....By the way i've given up trying to play the bass nowadays it's somewhere up in the loft, but it did help me buy my £200 Grand House..I now amuse my family and friends singing and playing a barratone ukulele..more like a guitar but still with four strings.

zeke started this off and now he's gone missing! I don't think of myself as being 'into', so much as being there at the time. You're right again, Frank married Jean and Dave married Lyn who are sisters. If the 80's was your period, what did you think of 10CC? "Lyn and Jeanie"....They started off as backing singers in the "Whirlwinds band" . With Lyn's Hubby to be "Dave" on lead guitar....at first I Heard them singing but I couldn't see them, co's they used to hide in the dressing room with a microphone because they were stage shy ...untill one night they plucked up the courage to come out on stage and then! complete with their White & Blue trimmed fluffed out Rock-n Roll stage dresses, They captivated my attention for the rest of the night...They looked and sounded great.

Hi Keith,
I can do better than that for Led Zeppelin. I saw them at Sheffield University on November 28, 1968. It was only their 9th ever gig and they were still billed as the New Yardbirds.

It was still some months before their first LP was released, so we didn't really even know the material they played.

The crowd was no bigger than 150 - 200 people as I recall.

I was at that gig Les, but can remember very little aout it, thanks to the cheap beer at the union, and some dodgy cigs that were in plentiful supply :P

Phillip, (Square Circles)
I had no idea Gerry Scanlon played with Square circles. He is with the Phil Brodie Band now and I gather doing lots of gigs!.
There seems to be a resurgence of 60s bands reforming and gigging at the moment, you should seriously consider it!
THey say you should never loo,k back but you have to make an exception where the sixties are concerned - they were good times back then and I am glad I was there!

HI Skippy when you lived on Tasker rd did you know Ken Wrigglesworth lived near the top on the right?Arthur.

Arthur, I've been in touch with my elder brother & an old neighbour who lived on Tasker Rd & still lives in the area, no one has heard of the bloke, ? ? ?

Hi Tony Land,
I was Bass player for a time with Scott William Combo ,alongside Scott, Dave Hawley,and Rick Elsom.My first gig was Club 60 one friday night in the 60s.While Terry Thornton was there.Dave later left to join Lorne Gibson Trio,and Phil Crookes joined on lead guitar,after he had left Joe Cockers band.We all played the Greengate Inn at High Green, on tuesday nights,Joe Cocker, Hillbilly Cats,and lots more bands.I later joined Frank White,Steve Denton,the Vantennas,before going to live in South Africa.After returning to U K,I took up playing the fiddle,and recently had the pleasure of backing Richard Hawley ,Daves son, on some Tuesday acoustic sessions,in Fagans Pub.on Broad Lane.
As for Scott William( alias "Bill Goudie") last heard living and recording jingles in Germany I have tried to trace with no success,.........wish I could !

For me it is the Rolling Stones!!! Roll on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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


I know Stuart Middleton who played in Bitter Suite.

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

Tell Johnny (Kalendar) Coggin that someone remembers him from when he lived around Addy Street. In the 50's and 60's also I think he went to Crookesmoor school.

PLEASE EXCUSE EARLY MORNING YOU KNOW

hi
alan wood who is now a music agent manages paul carrack ( who went to same school as myself ) used to play in band called the trackers with frank white the used to play in the cellar
of the acorn pub on shalesmoor which was vaulted and became known as sheffield`s cavern.

I played drums in Paul Carracks first band at Myers Grove

I remember the Whirlwinds appearing at Darnall working mens club. I used to sell sandwiches downstairs in the darts room and when the Whirlwinds were there all the sandwiches were gone in five minutes.
Freddie and the Dreamers had the same effect.
Few years later I used to go to the "Sicey" to see the live groups and the Bluebell at Hackenthorpe
Mags

Tag (Ian) Waggett doesn't live in Eckington any longer. He now lives in Barlborough with his wife and son. He still gets together with Brian Wood and Keith Riley of "Riley, Riley, Wood and Waggett" (name of album). I used to help Clara (roadie) for Shape of the Rain and have remained in touch with them over the years; Tag was my Best Man and is Godfather to my daughter so the link is still strong.:hihi:

Hello John,(Haslam I presume)
hope you remember me,Westfield youth club, United games, Broadway, Buccaneer, Wapentake, many, many Shape gigs, Crazy Daisy Saturday lunchtimes, Bridge at Ford getting really legless. Saw Tag and Keith at Boardwalk 2 years ago when Keith played his latest stuff - I spoke to Tag and he told me you were a postie. Hope life treats you well. I no longer live at Gleadless - now at Beauchief. Clive Briggs.

Hi Clive,
Nice to hear from you - thanks for your message. Hope you are doing okay (and family if you have one). Spoke to Tag last week; still in good health as am I - the post round keeps me fit!:thumbsup:

Wouldn't it be great to see Shape of the rain play again. As most of the former members keep in touch and still play in private, why not ? If this not at all possible, then why not release some more of the recordrd material from old gigs - ''Baby please don't go '' has got to be a definite cert. Come on Keith you must have a lot of material on tape that can be remastered.
I'm sure there is still a big following of 50 sometings who would be interested.
;)

:) was in the mucky duck around 74-75,a band called nutz was playin & in the audience were noddy holder & don powell [slade]who were apparantly managing them. cant remember if it was the same band but remember the singer singin donna[10cc]apparantly he'd done it as a session man on the 10cc single.there used 2 b a nite club in the basement any 1 remember that.think it was called crazy daisy.

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).

Sorry, that last quick reply is for Phil Claire.

What about a band called Shape of the Rain?

cant remember them,the 1 i remember most was called Jade,they used to do the club circuit & were always worth a trip to where ever they were playing.Ime digressing a bit but i always thought the working mens clubs were pretty darn good in the mid to late 70s for the local music scene[comedians too]does it still happen.Ime an expat here in sunny scarborough & as far as w-m-clubs go its eyes down 4 yer next number & some ole gent on the piano.[b4 i get kicked back 2 sheffield, i must add the local scarbro music scene is first rate:- beachfest-murrays & a good few bars]does any 1 remember the fiesta club[used 2 b next to the top rank i think] used to have some big names on there,what happened to it.

oops sry just realised this thread is bands of the 60s

:) hiall,sry know ime still in wrong thread,but jus remembered[i think]the basement club under mucky duck was called the buccaneer.

:) hiall,sry know ime still in wrong thread,but jus remembered[i think]the basement club under mucky duck was called the buccaneer.

The Bucc was under the Grand Hotel.

:) n1,think i asked that in another post-lol-so what was the club under mucky duck called?.

:) n1,think i asked that in another post-lol-so what was the club under mucky duck called?.

Merry England Bar in the 70,s but it changed to other names, I cant remember what. Maybe Complete Angler?

:hihi: yeeeeeeeees,thnx m8,merry england it was, been try'in 2 remember that 4 yonx

I believe that Lynn Gillette used to be the lead singer of Nevada .They were very popular on the clubs in the seventies and eighties.She looked a lot like Kiki Dee and sang like her.
Can anyone remember the group Love and Confusion from the sixties,I believe they played the Mojo .
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?

I was around in the 60's and remember Tony Irvin and the Typhoons - anyone else remember them? I think Tony was a barber!

Passed by one of the old clubland great lead singers on saturday in Pistol Creaks. It was Bitter Suites Barry Marshall, still looks the same curly hair but getting grey now.

Anyone know if he is still singing, Must admit I havn't seen anything of late.

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?

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!!!!!

Anybody remember the Kenny Pete Quartet??? Great band around Sheffield in the early sixties, played at all the usual places - Blue Bell Hackenthorpe, Sicey Hotel etc etc. Also any one remember the band, whose name escapes me right now, led by Tony Oliver(I think!) ex Heeley Banker, he lost an arm in a motorbike accident, but again played all the usual haunts. We would meet up with him mainly at the old Arbourthorne Hotel - which I found out on a recent visit had closed down earlier this year.

In the Late Sixties and early Seventies....I was traveling around the country in a Sheffield Trio..and one of the bands we used to stay with in "Artiste digs" was "Mud" who became famous later on, we used to have some great fun with them in those days ..The lead singer "Les Grey" sadly died a couple of years ago aged 57..Now I've been informed the Drummer "Dave Mount" has also died on the 3rd of Dec aged 59.

Anybody remember the Kenny Pete Quartet??? Great band around Sheffield in the early sixties, played at all the usual places - Blue Bell Hackenthorpe, Sicey Hotel etc etc. Also any one remember the band, whose name escapes me right now, led by Tony Oliver(I think!) ex Heeley Banker, he lost an arm in a motorbike accident, but again played all the usual haunts. We would meet up with him mainly at the old Arbourthorne Hotel - which I found out on a recent visit had closed down earlier this year.Yes I remember the "Kenny Pete Five" They were resident band at the Sicey Hotel for a while ..One lad was called Pete And his mate was Kenny ..They once won on "Opportunity Knocks" then they downscaled the band and I last remember them working the Clubs as "The Kenny Pete Duo"

Hi Timbuck I'm pleased someone remembers them!! The other two guys in the band were the pianist Allan, and Norman Aistrop the drummer a very funny little guy - although I thought the Irish guy in the band who was a great singer, was called John (Glass??) I worked with Norman at the YEB where we were Electricians many moons ago. Anyway thanks for the response - Merry Xmas!!

Royston Asked about Tony Oliver.
I think that he is probably refering to Peter Oliver who fronted several bands in the 60's under the name Tony Gale. Tony Gale and the storms and tony gale and the Chains. Also the band I played with the Tony Gale 5. Tony gale did have an arm which he couldnt use and it was due to a motorcycle accident. He lived on Queens Road on the left hand side near the traffic lights. When we worked together he sang a lot of Carl Perkins and Jim Reaves songs.I cannot remember any of the line up in the storms or the chains but the Tony Gale 5 was Tony on vocals, Alan Marshall on lead guitar Colin Spence on rhythm Ann Strong on Bass and myself David Swain on drums.
Davis Swain

:) hiall,sry know ime still in wrong thread,but jus remembered[i think]the basement club under mucky duck was called the buccaneer.

Sorry willo, but I think you may have had your buccaneers boxed a bit too much in the past, only kidding.

I realise this thread is for the 60's but I see no mention of the trad scene. I played bass with the Gloryland Jazz Band, based at The Mailcoach on West Street in the mid to late 1950's but then left Sheffield for national service. Does anyone remember them?

Did you ever see the Apex Jazz Band? I think they were students from the university. Played Trad at The Angel on Snig Hill. Anthony (also in Cambridgeshire)

I have just mentioned the Apex on the thread about grammar schools in the 50's. They were not students, at least not when I knew them, but people move on. They were at the Hallamshire, then moved to The Blue Boar and then, presumably to the Mucky Duck. I think I remember Mad Red being there and a modern group whose name escapes me for the moment.

i know the fortunes....my dad did abit with them

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!!

Scott used to 'borrow' musicians from other groups, I remember him appearing with Dave Green and Kenny Slade who were Joe Cocker's base and drummer respectively.

The Searchers were nearly a Sheffield group as although they came from Lancashire their manager Johnny Peller was Sheffield based and got them a lot of work here. I met their Drummer Eddy Curtis in Spain a few years ago, he lives there now and was in very good shape.

re Lynne Gillett,
Lynne is still performing. She is in a band called All Woman and are working regularly in the local Working mens' clubs.

Wavey.

Good grief, I started this thread back in March 2003 and members are still posting replies.
How about some real nostalgia:
http://philbrodieband.com/index.html
The really sad thing about this thread is not the fact that we are all old and grey but that some of our friends are no longer with us.

I went to Sydney last night to see Eric Clapton, it was nice to see Chris Stainton's still going strong, which bands did he play for when he first started, as I've no recollection of him before he joined Joe Cocker.

I went to Sydney last night to see Eric Clapton, it was nice to see Chris Stainton's still going strong, which bands did he play for when he first started, as I've no recollection of him before he joined Joe Cocker.
I think I remember him with Johnny Tempest and the Caddilacs.

I have just found a an old Magazine called "The Top Stars Special" it's been in my attic for years its dated December 28 1963..in it is a Photo of the Ex Cadillacs now reformed as "THE ORIGINALS" with new lead Vocalist
"Glyn Barry" The line up is Mick Beaumont 22 "Drums" (Jeweller)...Barry Bromptom 22 "Lead guitar" (Electrician)...Tom Rattigan 21 "Rythmn Guitar" (Motor Mechanic)...and John Wilson 23 "Bass guitar" the Originator of the Cadillacs..And new Vocalist Glyn Barrie 20 (Jeweller)....This is the Band I remember seeing at the Blue Bell at Hackenthorpe with Johnny Tempest....Other Local bands featured are "Tony Thought and the Mindreaders", "Dave Lee and the Staggerlees", "Ron Lindsay and the Coasters", Shane Fenton and the Fentones", "Frankenstien and the Monsters", Dave Berry and the Cruisers", "The Vantennas", "The Kodiacs" (Rotherham)..and "Bob Andrews and the Four Blades"

i still keep in touch with jimmy powell from birmingham and he still does a great show still plays the mike stand still has the trademark towell and to this day still says he played harmonica on my boy lolipop, and harmonica on pj probys hold me i have a old video of jp can anyone recommend to go get it on dvd reasonable price thanks from grumpy old man

timbuck chris once had his own band called tundra and he played at jordanthorpe school sheffield i think his dad was a teacher there' from grumpy maggidees other half

john o hara fans on ebay is j o hara and the playboys single show me and i started a joke' ive got a j o hara lp called no turning back for sale if you know anyone who might like it

the lead singer for mickys monkys # green carnation was mick dale what a perfomer with a voice crossed between rod stewart cocker carrack but hada distinctive blues feel . it was a very sad time when he left us so young he was one hell of a guy who would do anything for anyone and a good business man i once heard a cassette of his version of help from my friends the scream bit was spot on god bless you mick

In the Late Sixties and early Seventies....I was traveling around the country in a Sheffield Trio..and one of the bands we used to stay with in "Artiste digs" was "Mud" who became famous later on, we used to have some great fun with them in those days ..The lead singer "Les Grey" sadly died a couple of years ago aged 57..Now I've been informed the Drummer "Dave Mount" has also died on the 3rd of Dec aged 59.

Rob Davies of Mud writes songs for many artists nowadays.

Pete Gill ,drummer with The Glitter Band,Saxon,as well as Motorhead still lives in Sheffield.I think a few of the Glitter band came from Sheffield Harvey Ellisin(sax).

Ken Crawley left for the states many years ago still drumming away.

Chris

I was heavily involved with numerous bands who played at the Black Swan... affectionately known as the Mucky Duck in the early sixties...I first appeared there when I was 14, playing lead guitar for Pete Fender and the Strollers.

Other bands I played with include "Johnnie Silver and the Thunderbirds", "The Chevrons" and last but by no means least a band called "The Sheffields". We were originally managed by Pete Stringfellow I have many fond memories of my time with the band and although we played mainly in London and the south coast, Sheffield was our natural home base.

Sadly the band split up and I then moved on to tour with "Dave Berry and the Cruisers" before temporarily retiring from the Rock and Roll scene to live in Jersey for a few years.

I'm back in the area now and still enjoy playing the Gibson I bought way back in 1962. She's well worn ... a bit like myself, but we can still "sing" a bit together.

BTW I have for some time been trying to trace Dave Green who played bass for "The Chevrons"... does anyone have any contact details?

Roy Ledger

I am currently visiting my brother in Canada, who was a roadie for The Sheffields when he was a teenager. He tells me of a night they played at the Mojo, then drove down to Banbury Cross to play another gig there, and then on to London for a meeting re a possible record deal.

My brother (Dave Jarvis) is 64 now and has been in Canada for 40 years. His memory is a little rusty so he can't remember the band members names! Does his name mean anything to you? He DOES remember witnessing a sexual indiscretion involving Pete Stringfellow on the night of the gig (no real surprise there though!)

I am currently visiting my brother in Canada, who was a roadie for The Sheffields when he was a teenager. He tells me of a night they played at the Mojo, then drove down to Banbury Cross to play another gig there, and then on to London for a meeting re a possible record deal.

My brother (Dave Jarvis) is 64 now and has been in Canada for 40 years. His memory is a little rusty so he can't remember the band members names! Does his name mean anything to you? He DOES remember witnessing a sexual indiscretion involving Pete Stringfellow on the night of the gig (no real surprise there though!)

Maybe no surprise but a possible money making opportunity.

Dave Hawley tribute night this Thursday at The Park and Arbourthorne.

all proceeds to St Lukes

http://www.guardian.co.uk/otherlives/story/0,,2037886,00.html

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=201526&highlight=dave+hawley

Rather a belated reply Zeke but am trawling through this thread and Who's Who jumped out at me! Remember your trip to Germany 1966 .. my oh was your drummer then! Email us we'd love to hear from you

There was a singer in the mid sixties who used to do the WMC's circuit. I can only remember her first name - Barbara. I think she lived at Regent Court, Hillsborough. She was brilliant. When I first saw her, I thought she was Susan Maughan (Bobby's Girl). Can anyone remember her surname please?

Pat Leslie is the name your looking for I think. She's my husbands aunt & she still bellts out a good tune. She sang with the greycats.

What about the Baron Knights, The Rave Ons, Eric Baxter and his orchestra and the female singer that sang with the band ( can't remember her name)

The singer with Eric Baxter was his wife,forgot her name I worked at the Locarno in 1962 Eric Came from Tyne Side

Pat Leslie is the name your looking for I think. She's my husbands aunt & she still bellts out a good tune. She sang with the greycats.

No, sorry, that's not the name. The lady I am thinking of was always a solo act. I do remember Pat Leslie though and it's nice to hear she still sings.

Got it now. It was BARBARA JACKSON.

My all time favourites were The Jigsaw, who later changed their name to The Bitter Suite - they were fantastic :cool:

My all time favourites were The Jigsaw, who later changed their name to The Bitter Suite - they were fantastic :cool:

I know Stuart Middleton from Bitter Suite. Known him for almost 40 years.

Border Reiver can you remember who played in Jigsaw & Bitter Suite? was it Gerry Scanlan
Barry Marshall & a drummer called Roger?

Pat Leslie, She sang with the greycats.

Anyone know what happened to Kevin Baines, used to play with the Greycats & lived on the Shirecliffe ?

Anyone know what happened to Kevin Baines, used to play with the Greycats & lived on the Shirecliffe ?

I know Barry Holmes who used to play keyboard/piano with the Greycats in the 60's. Pat Leslie was in the group then. Barry may know what happened to Kevin Baines. Barry still plays and does a mean Nut Rocker. So, I'll PM you Barry's address and phone number. I'm sure he'd be glad to hear from you and may be able to 'fill you in'.

I know Stuart Middleton from Bitter Suite. Known him for almost 40 years.

saw bitter sweet at top rank on a saturday afternoon about 34 years ago

re Lynne Gillett,
Lynne is still performing. She is in a band called All Woman and are working regularly in the local Working mens' clubs.

Wavey.

I've just found this thread. I know it's an old one, but does anyone on here know Lynne? If it's the same one from the Sue Darrrel 4 band of the 60s, I'd love to hear/contact her again.

The singer with Eric Baxter was his wife,forgot her name I worked at the Locarno in 1962 Eric Came from Tyne Side

I seem to recall that an outfit called The Dudley Conn Trio was either the supporting band for Eric Baxter and his Orchestra or a stand in when the orchestra wasn't playing.

I know Don Butterell!

There is a picture of Don on a 1959 photo under Western Road School - photobucket.
He is on the front row, 6th from left. He used to live on Bates Street.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search.php?searchid=4173448&pp=30&page=4

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?

Chris

I was heavily involved with numerous bands who played at the Black Swan... affectionately known as the Mucky Duck in the early sixties...I first appeared there when I was 14, playing lead guitar for Pete Fender and the Strollers.

Other bands I played with include "Johnnie Silver and the Thunderbirds", "The Chevrons" and last but by no means least a band called "The Sheffields". We were originally managed by Pete Stringfellow I have many fond memories of my time with the band and although we played mainly in London and the south coast, Sheffield was our natural home base.

Sadly the band split up and I then moved on to tour with "Dave Berry and the Cruisers" before temporarily retiring from the Rock and Roll scene to live in Jersey for a few years.

I'm back in the area now and still enjoy playing the Gibson I bought way back in 1962. She's well worn ... a bit like myself, but we can still "sing" a bit together.

BTW I have for some time been trying to trace Dave Green who played bass for "The Chevrons"... does anyone have any contact details?

Roy Ledger

Roy,
I've got a question about Pete Fender. Did he "Pete Fender" and part of the band used to go to Swallownest Secondary School around 1960? Your name rings a bell and two nicknames- "Boner" and "Sniggy". I can remember a band practising dinner times in the music room. I was 12 at the time and I would sneak into the classroom to hear them. "Sniggy" had a white guitar and used to like playing "Red River Rock". I also have a vague merory tht "Boner" died a few years later in a road accident.

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!!!

Scott William Combo, now theres a name from the past, Dave Hawley played with Scott for a while, but for some reason they just couldn't get their act together, and unfortunately a very promising group sunk slowly into oblivion.

Jimmy Crawford (Ron Lindsay) whatever happed to him, he made a recording of the Ray Charles hit "Busted" down at the old Club 60 on Shalesmoor, and was I thought destined for stardom, but he seemed to fade away.

Does anyone out there know what happened to William Scott.

Tony Land ex Club 60 owner.The Scott William Combo were one of the most underated Sheffield bands of the 60s! I once saw them at club 60 on Shalesmoor.I think the line up was Scott ,Dave Hawley, on Lead,an Irish guy Mick or Nick Farrely, on bass, Rich Elsom on drums! Magic music! no one sounded like them!

Jimmy Crawford did have a hit in the sixties with "I love how you love me".He also did a hours DJ,session at the Locarno on teenagers night in the sixties,I did bump into him at Dave Berrys Daughters wedding 18 month ago.

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!!frank white has been appearing at the upperthorpe hotel on the last friday of the month for quite a while,last i heard dave berry was living in dronfield and had an antique shop in sheffield,frankensteins monsters.sadly ray died,....i remember one night spud was supposed to stab him and the sheeps blood from the bag was supposed to seep out of his shirt,spud missed and really stabbed him...
:)

Original by xsheffLyn - 01.10.06: I was around in the 60's and remember Tony Irvin and the Typhoons - anyone else remember them? I think Tony was a barber!

I was the keyboard player in the Typhoons - Andy Morris. I had a Vox Continental - just like my hero Alan Price!
We were mainly a club act but appeared regularly at the Mucky Duck, the Five Arches, a pub at Lowedges (the name of which I can't remember) and numerous other pubs around South Yorkshire.
Tony was a barber and the last I heard of him, he was living in Maltby. Tony Senior was on Base Guitar and now lives in Leeds, Chris Turner was Lead Guitar and still lives in Sheffield. We had a succession of drummers and I now live in Scotland.

Oh happy days:cool:

frank white has been appearing at the upperthorpe hotel on the last friday of the month for quite a while,last i heard dave berry was living in dronfield and had an antique shop in sheffield,frankensteins monsters.sadly ray died,....i remember one night spud was supposed to stab him and the sheeps blood from the bag was supposed to seep out of his shirt,spud missed and really stabbed him...
:)I was once Dep' bass player with the Monsters at the Cafe Dansent in Cleethorpes on the pier(What!!!)Martin Yale used to book it (Joe Cockers first manager) and the sheeps blood ,went out the sheeps head,straight down the spare jack socket on my new Carlsboro Amp! and blew it to f...ing smithereens!! Still I earn't £2.10 shillings so it was worth it!

Just been going through an old scrap book of mine and thought you guys might like to take a peek, so I have copied a couple of pages.

Sorry for the quality but I have done my best in Photoshop.

Daizies (http://www.moss-net.co.uk/buccaneer/daizies.htm)
Love or Confusion (http://www.moss-net.co.uk/buccaneer/love.htm)

yes i remember both groups from the black swan sadly spud from the daizies is no longer with us dave robinson is still doing the rounds and phil brodie from love and confusion is still going strong.

Anyone remember Danny Harman and the Wildcats? Their only real claim to fame seems to be their appearance at Bramall Lane in early 1964; entertaining the crowds just before the 1st division game between the Blades and Leicester City

my oh was the drummer for Danny Harmanand the Wildcats from 65 ish until when they broke up and the singer went to Canada

Jen:
Would your oh be Neill, and does he remember any of the other band members?

Jen:
Would your oh be Neill, and does he remember any of the other band members?

I played lead guitar for The Wildcats for 18 months around 1965.
Danny in fact moved to California around 1969.He ran a very successful pub/restuarant in Pasadena called The John Bull for many years.He then sold up in the late 80s and came back to the U.K.He bought a Castle in Kent right by the Medway.Very grand.
He acquired the title of Baron Twynehame he was also Lord of the Manor for a couple of places.He then acquired a Castle in Scotland.
He and his wife Delyse then had to move back to California a few years ago due to his ill health.Sadly Danny died in 2007 but I am sure that wherever he is now,he will be getting a band together with so many other musicians who are no longer with us.For myself,Iam retired ffrom work but still playing in a band in Devon.Just don't know when to quit.Wonder what happened to former Wildcats bass player Maurice Hopwood?? Danny has an entry in Burke's Peerage Under Twynehame. His real name is Daniel Sharpe.All the best.

Hi, good to hear all this. My oh is in fact Les, who was last drummer before they split up. Sad to hear about Danny. It may be that Neill was the drummer before my oh. My oh joined a band called Who's Who after the Wildcats split and Maurice joined them shortly after. They played together for quite a while until they got the opportunity to go to Germany in 1966, but Maurice didn't want to go, so he left the group. He was a nice guy. oh keeps saying he would like to find him as he thinks he's still in sheffield. What was your name... if you want to send us a private pm would be pleased to hear from you. He says have you any photos from those days?

Hi Jen,I don't think your oh was the drummer when I was with Danny.My name is John Barlow.Not sure I know how to send a private pm but i do have some old Wildcats photos that I would be happy to mail to you.Have tried various sites to find Maurice but to no avail.Perhaps someone might pick up this conversation and give us some info on his whereabouts.I am sure Thedrib who used to play rhythm guitar would also love to contact Maurice.Take care.John

sorry to hear about the death of rod allen lead singer of the fortunes another good band from the 60,s
RIP

Apart from the obvious Dave Berry and the Cruisers who were the staple band at the Esquire Club there was a band called Garry and the Chains who were popular around the city.

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'm too young to remember Frank White but went to see him at Dronfield last week on hearing of his excellent reputation. WHAT A DISSAPOINTMENT!! I don't mean to be disrespectful cos he's been there and done it but if he was satisfied that the tripe he turned out last week was entertainment he must be losing his marbles! There was no drummer, the bassist clearly wished he was elsewhere and the set list although subject to personal tastes i found a bit wishy washy. He barely touched his guitar and I wanted my £3 entry fee back cos it wasn't even worth that!
I understand he's Richard Hawley's uncle or something.
I think he's rubbish too.
Controversial I know!:loopy:

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!!!

I'm wondering if Neal is still about, I played with his band Paintbox in the early 70's and he later had a spell with our band Merlin sometime around 1974/5, still have a photo. Last I heard he was with King Bizkit a blues band who did a live video in Lisbon, that was acouple of years ago.

I came across this site by accident, but I played in a band in Sheffield in the sixties and have lost touch with all the other former members. We were called the 'Corvettes' and were originally a 4 piece band with Don on lead guitar, myself on rhythm guitar, Phil on bass and Frank on drums. Later we were joined by 2 girl singers, Kit and Chris. We played gigs at the Cutlers Hall, City Hall ballroom, pubs and clubs in the Sheffield area. Wednesday nights at the Station Hotel in Rotherham for £8, what a gig!

I'd love to here from any of the former band members, or anyone who remembers us.

hi mike, chris here and i used to sing with the band along with kit.i went on to sing with the countdowns after our group split and enjoyed performing on the clubs of sheffield. hope you are keeping well.

:suspect:Anybody remember the Kenny Pete Quartet??? Great band around Sheffield in the early sixties, played at all the usual places - Blue Bell Hackenthorpe, Sicey Hotel etc etc. Also any one remember the band, whose name escapes me right now, led by Tony Oliver(I think!) ex Heeley Banker, he lost an arm in a motorbike accident, but again played all the usual haunts. We would meet up with him mainly at the old Arbourthorne Hotel - which I found out on a recent visit had closed down earlier this year.

hi, kenny pete five was my grandads band. if you want any further information just let me know. thanks.

Great! Loved reading about all those 60's bands. I was just a kid in the sixties. I remember walking past The Mojo Club in awe! I do remember a lot of the names of the Sheffield '60's bands though. Later I was in a band myself called 'Googleye' and did a gig at the 'Dog & Partridge' on Attercliffe Common on Xmas Eve 1971 with my cohorts Darren Horneshaw, Harold Simnett and drummer Dave. It ended up in an almighty pub brawl but we just carried on playing until the DJ dragged us off. Glass everywhere, in the amps, in our hair.. I was on bass. I was on bass again in a Sheffield club band called 'The Whiteman Brothers' in 1978 with Nigel and John White. Our biggest gig was at a charity do at the Fiesta Club when Grace Kennedy was the headlining act. Great fun! It was all over so fast though, my band days... sigh... if only we could turn the clock back! :-)

I was in Paintbox from its inseption from The Variations to Paintbox until iys demise
never played with a Dave Trent? who r u

Never heard of you either, when I was in the band there was Neil Turfitt on drums, Alan Hodkin and Sue somebody on vocals, Albert someone on bass and Mick Charlesworth on Hammond organ, memory escapes me but would have been around 1970, they split soon after I left!!

Just been going through an old scrap book of mine and thought you guys might like to take a peek, so I have copied a couple of pages.

Sorry for the quality but I have done my best in Photoshop.

Daizies (http://www.moss-net.co.uk/buccaneer/daizies.htm)
Love or Confusion (http://www.moss-net.co.uk/buccaneer/love.htm)i remember spud,we were stood on fargate one saturday many years ago and he was wearing a medal which was the fashion at the time,a policeman coming out of the town hall tardis said he wasnt allowed to wear medals unless they belonged to him personally and had been awarded to him, spud said " yep it's mine,i got it at ballet class " :hihi: we were told to move along....

Never heard of you either, when I was in the band there was Neil Turfitt on drums, Alan Hodkin and Sue somebody on vocals, Albert someone on bass and Mick Charlesworth on Hammond organ, memory escapes me but would have been around 1970, they split soon after I left!!

Hi Dave, found a picture of Neil from 96 with King Biskit. Not quite how I remember but he still had his hair:). I remember Sue ?, great singer. When Sue joined that's when they changed their name to "The Mind of Adam & Eve".

http://www.kingbizkit.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1011

Hiya, yes I've seen that pic of Neil before....still grinning!!

I'm too young to remember Frank White but went to see him at Dronfield last week on hearing of his excellent reputation. WHAT A DISSAPOINTMENT!! I don't mean to be disrespectful cos he's been there and done it but if he was satisfied that the tripe he turned out last week was entertainment he must be losing his marbles! There was no drummer, the bassist clearly wished he was elsewhere and the set list although subject to personal tastes i found a bit wishy washy. He barely touched his guitar and I wanted my £3 entry fee back cos it wasn't even worth that!
I understand he's Richard Hawley's uncle or something.
I think he's rubbish too.
Controversial I know!:loopy:

If that's not what you class as being disrespectful to a Sheffield legend then please tell me what is???

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 :-)

Hi,I acted as a 'roady' for the pete fender show for a while before trefor was killed in that crash.The drummers name was Neill(he had a gammy leg (polio i think)Dave was bass guitar,lead guitar was dave(I think.)The old brain cells are definitely ageing!! We used to play a lot of the yorkshire working mens clubs.We had a gig at Bristol ice ring and one I remember at Scarborough.Another group I remember was D.D Watson.We used to meet at a little pub in Sheffield on a Saturday lunchtime & spend the afternoon drinking!For some reason I cant remember the name of the pub!!!!!!

Our old fella was part of the fabulous "Lincons" ...anybody remember them?

For those who do,they were Ken Nightingale on rhythm guitar,Rog Clow on Lead Guitar,Phil Hayes on Drums,Mick Osborne on bass,and Ian Robinson on lead vocals. The band had many followers,especially at the Sicey,but also the Wharncliffe,and the Blue Bell at Hackenthorpe too. If you were a regular in the Raven between 1961 and 1965,you'll have seen the lads there too - it was a regular meeting spot before and after gigs.

You may remember them also being finalists in the Mackeson Beat Group contest of 1963,where they they competed against Johnny & The Cadillacs,The Kenny Pete 4,The Whirlwinds,The Cherokees,and Ray Vern and the Chequers - a event that recieved coverage in the NME.

After breaking up in early '66,Ian went on to join the Cherokees,and the rest of the band went their own ways - with most notably, Phil running the "Reflections" cafe in Hunters Bar for a number of years in the 80's.Ken still plays every now and again - and if you have attended a pantomine or musical event with Norton Players since 2000 ,you will have seen him playing his white Fender Stratocaster...

The lads are now back in contact with each other,after spreading their wings both metaphorically and geographically,and are still able to look back with fondness at their time in the spotlight. It would be nice for me to be able to pass on your memories of them to them too.. so please feel free to leave any comments or PM me. I'll see if I can find some photos and post them here for you...

Thank you for reminding me that the pub was The Raven.I left Sheffield in 1966 & only found Sheffield Forum this week,so I am well out of touch.The memory is not very good these days but all the posts are helping!

Hi, Dave Robinson here from Past Masters - still rockin' & rollin' after 46 years :thumbsup:

I have just discovered this forum and read through it and offer a few answers to some of the questions.

Firstly the guy who started the thread Zeke Fisher, I remember him and his band very well, in fact the late Steve Mitchell (Bubbles) was the drummer in the Nocturnes/Who's Who back in 1964/5 and he went on to join Bitter Sweet. I still remember the photo in 'Top Stars Special' of Zeke sitting in the window of Bradley's music shop in Fargate.:hihi:

For the guy who remembered 'boner' from Swallownest - yes indeed that was the 'great Pete Fender' (his words) and I agree with him, he is sadly missed.

As for the 'Variations' or 'Paintbox', the lead singer Jock went into the licencing trade and had pubs inclunding The Wetherby and The Midland at Killamarsh from where we formed Past Masters in 1999. He left our band at the end of 2005. Neil Turfit and Pete Jackson both worked with me back in 1978/9 in 'Tyke' after Paul Jarvis and Roger Harrison moved on.
The other members of the same band that I remember are Sue , Kevin and the blonde girl (Kev's wife) who's name escapes me - I have a feeling it was Mal ??

The current members of Past Masters are Malc Towndrow ex Cadillacs, Derek Brown ex Stevie & The Unknown/Frank White band/ Cruisers, Johnny Riley ex Hillbilly Cats/Frank White /Cruisers and on Sax Mick batty ex Rock & Roll Road Show plus yours truly ex Daizies/Tyke/ Cruisers and anybody who'd have us . . . . ;)

I've also spotted Nick Farrely, Ken Timms, Graham Youle and Roy the boy Ledger in the previous posts.

Dave

Hi Dave, My Farther in Law Chris Butcher is a big fan of you guys :) Unfortunatley Chris hasnt been able to play his Strat since before Christmas last year... still listens to all your stuff though :):)

OK that's cool, can you tell me where he comes to see us, I don't recognise the name so I'm not sure if I know him ?

Cheers
Dave:)

Does anyone remember the "Pete Lloyd Four"...."Pete Lloyd and the Strangers" or the "Ryall Brothers"......
As seen at the "Mailcoach" in Rotherham late fifties and the "Blue Bell" in Hackenthorpe early sixties along with a few other places.?

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

my relation is Paul Jarvis the bass player out of TYKE

I played with a band called Roundhouse before I was slung out for being crap. That would have been around 1967.
Sad really because I expected to get slung out for being drunk, and as the band were crap, it was a pretty sad verdict all in all.
Still they did name a rock venue after the band.

I think they fell apart around 1969. Something to do with a pregnant girl comes to mind.

Where are they now?

I still have my old Strat and Telecaster, so if anyone is looking for a crap bald headed guitarist for 60s revival band... ahw forget it.

Incidentally I went about once a week to pubs like the Birley and the Blue Bell which had bands playing every week.

Hi, Dave Robinson here from Past Masters - still rockin' & rollin' after 46 years :thumbsup:

I have just discovered this forum and read through it and offer a few answers to some of the questions.

Firstly the guy who started the thread Zeke Fisher, I remember him and his band very well, in fact the late Steve Mitchell (Bubbles) was the drummer in the Nocturnes/Who's Who back in 1964/5 and he went on to join Bitter Sweet. I still remember the photo in 'Top Stars Special' of Zeke sitting in the window of Bradley's music shop in Fargate.:hihi:

For the guy who remembered 'boner' from Swallownest - yes indeed that was the 'great Pete Fender' (his words) and I agree with him, he is sadly missed.

As for the 'Variations' or 'Paintbox', the lead singer Jock went into the licencing trade and had pubs inclunding The Wetherby and The Midland at Killamarsh from where we formed Past Masters in 1999. He left our band at the end of 2005. Neil Turfit and Pete Jackson both worked with me back in 1978/9 in 'Tyke' after Paul Jarvis and Roger Harrison moved on.
The other members of the same band that I remember are Sue , Kevin and the blonde girl (Kev's wife) who's name escapes me - I have a feeling it was Mal ??

The current members of Past Masters are Malc Towndrow ex Cadillacs, Derek Brown ex Stevie & The Unknown/Frank White band/ Cruisers, Johnny Riley ex Hillbilly Cats/Frank White /Cruisers and on Sax Mick batty ex Rock & Roll Road Show plus yours truly ex Daizies/Tyke/ Cruisers and anybody who'd have us . . . . ;)

I've also spotted Nick Farrely, Ken Timms, Graham Youle and Roy the boy Ledger in the previous posts.

Dave

There is another Dave Robinson who plays a very mean Strat lead for Idle Hands, unless you are one and the same.

Our old fella was part of the fabulous "Lincons" ...anybody remember them?

For those who do,they were Ken Nightingale on rhythm guitar,Rog Clow on Lead Guitar,Phil Hayes on Drums,Mick Osborne on bass,and Ian Robinson on lead vocals. The band had many followers,especially at the Sicey,but also the Wharncliffe,and the Blue Bell at Hackenthorpe too. If you were a regular in the Raven between 1961 and 1965,you'll have seen the lads there too - it was a regular meeting spot before and after gigs.

You may remember them also being finalists in the Mackeson Beat Group contest of 1963,where they they competed against Johnny & The Cadillacs,The Kenny Pete 4,The Whirlwinds,The Cherokees,and Ray Vern and the Chequers - a event that recieved coverage in the NME.

After breaking up in early '66,Ian went on to join the Cherokees,and the rest of the band went their own ways - with most notably, Phil running the "Reflections" cafe in Hunters Bar for a number of years in the 80's.Ken still plays every now and again - and if you have attended a pantomine or musical event with Norton Players since 2000 ,you will have seen him playing his white Fender Stratocaster...

The lads are now back in contact with each other,after spreading their wings both metaphorically and geographically,and are still able to look back with fondness at their time in the spotlight. It would be nice for me to be able to pass on your memories of them to them too.. so please feel free to leave any comments or PM me. I'll see if I can find some photos and post them here for you...

I was in a group in 1960-61 and we used to rehearse at the Raven occasionally - when they were shut on a Sunday afternoon. We wern't as good as the Lincolns though. Ian Robinson, I think used to go out with Janet Flood, the landlord's daughter. Didn't see Ian for a few years until 1969 when we both worked for EDP Ltd - a computer bureau on Solly Street.

Just come across this old photo, Vic Lynch & the Cortinas, they were around the traps in the early 60's.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/skippy_63/scan0028.jpg

It would be good to see photo's of the old bands on here as well as reminisce about them.

That was my first band Skippy - I'm the one on the left . . . . .

how do you get messages onto this site

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That was my first band Skippy - I'm the one on the left .

Small world Dave, I know you hadn't been going long when I first saw you at the Cannon Hall at Firvale about 1960 ? I think the drummer had to get special permission to go into the pubs at that time because he was under age.

The Cortinas existed from late '63 'til the autumn of '65 so it must have been during that period. Peter Stringfellow was the catylist of our existence and our drummer Derek Lunn was only fifteen at the outset. The other members were Vic Lynch and Norman 'Spud' West. After Derek Lunn and Vic split with Spud and myself, we carried on as the Cortinas with Phil Savage on bass and various drummers including Phil Galley 'til the end of '65 when I eventually joined his band, 'The Four Blades' and then Spud joined too - Spud Phil and myself joined Ray Stuart in January 1966 and acquired Paul Jarvis on bass thus becoming 'Frankenstein's Monsters' for twelve months.

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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.

Just come across this old photo, Vic Lynch & the Cortinas, they were around the traps in the early 60's.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/skippy_63/scan0028.jpg

It would be good to see photo's of the old bands on here as well as reminisce about them.

Any Pics of Tyke ? Robbo ??

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

Does anyone remember the "Pete Lloyd Four"...."Pete Lloyd and the Strangers" or the "Ryall Brothers"......
As seen at the "Mailcoach" in Rotherham late fifties and the "Blue Bell" in Hackenthorpe early sixties along with a few other places.?

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 Jade

Does anyone remember the "Pete Lloyd Four"...."Pete Lloyd and the Strangers" or the "Ryall Brothers"......
As seen at the "Mailcoach" in Rotherham late fifties and the "Blue Bell" in Hackenthorpe early sixties along with a few other places.?i thought i had posted a qoute on your thread sorry:thumbsup:

Our old fella was part of the fabulous "Lincons" ...anybody remember them?

For those who do,they were Ken Nightingale on rhythm guitar,Rog Clow on Lead Guitar,Phil Hayes on Drums,Mick Osborne on bass,and Ian Robinson on lead vocals. The band had many followers,especially at the Sicey,but also the Wharncliffe,and the Blue Bell at Hackenthorpe too. If you were a regular in the Raven between 1961 and 1965,you'll have seen the lads there too - it was a regular meeting spot before and after gigs.

You may remember them also being finalists in the Mackeson Beat Group contest of 1963,where they they competed against Johnny & The Cadillacs,The Kenny Pete 4,The Whirlwinds,The Cherokees,and Ray Vern and the Chequers - a event that recieved coverage in the NME.

After breaking up in early '66,Ian went on to join the Cherokees,and the rest of the band went their own ways - with most notably, Phil running the "Reflections" cafe in Hunters Bar for a number of years in the 80's.Ken still plays every now and again - and if you have attended a pantomine or musical event with Norton Players since 2000 ,you will have seen him playing his white Fender Stratocaster...

The lads are now back in contact with each other,after spreading their wings both metaphorically and geographically,and are still able to look back with fondness at their time in the spotlight. It would be nice for me to be able to pass on your memories of them to them too.. so please feel free to leave any comments or PM me. I'll see if I can find some photos and post them here for you...

And tonight,for one night only...the Fabulous Lincons!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/bigdave1/Linconx0001.jpg

Picture Postcard - we recorded that in all of three hours . . . . as you can probably tell lol.

I'll see if I can locate my scrapbook for the pics of Tyke.

You could have a look at the pics on our Past Masters site, there's some old stuff there

http://www.pastmastersmusic.co.uk/photo2.htm

Sorry for the double click

Hi, my name is John Swift in 1962 I formed a group called 'The Drumbeats' with a school friend mine (Ian Bailey) Ian worked at Neespend Gas works with Jo Cocker for a while. Our first gig was for Pete Stringfellow who had only been running the Balck Cat Club a few weeks by then.
The shot below is a midweek gig at the Derby Lacarno with the final line-up of the Drumbeats, I'm nearest camera with my rare Burns 6 String Bass.
Our regular gigs were on the Sheffield pub and dance hall scene and a favourite the Memorial Hall Hillsborough.

http://i37.tinypic.com/vcknl.jpg

I left the Sheffield Rock/Pop scene and joined the army in 1966, my first posting was overseas in Cyprus, on joining my regiment I was asked to join the regimental band playing Bass guitar in the Rock band and dance band, for the military band I played Baritone Sax. The band was a 24/7 in those days.
I attended the Royal Military School of Music 1967/8.The shot below is of a concert in the Greek Ampitheatre at Curium Near Limassol Cyprus. After I left the army I carried on with my music on the local scene where I continue to play to this day.
http://i35.tinypic.com/2h4bwuv.jpg

My daughter just gave me 5 down loaded C.Ds all the 40s and50s hits the like of AL Jolson and all the big bands fm that era , Question who made a hit fm Unchained Melody -Al Heibler the blind black singer fm back then,lots of music &songs were hits of the day long before films &T.V

Hi,just looking back.
Can you recall Bob Davis Mood or Chicago Line.
I had the Club 60 for a time
David

Here's a shot of the 'Drumbeats' recently at a get together in Dronfield, Hayden Oldham (lead guitar) is the only one missing as he spends much of his time in India these days.
Baz the drummer is fighting a long battle with heart disease and the big 'C' but he did a great job on the night. We were ably assisted by Russ Dennet (ex Human League) and Pete Morton on guitars.

How many bands from 62 are still mates who keep in touch?

http://i36.tinypic.com/jpaik4.jpg

Apart from bulging waistlines and thinnig hair we did ok