Can anyone remember the Bands that played at the Wharncliffe in the 60's...I personally remember, and got a photo and autographs of Alvin Lee and the Jaybirds, later to become "TEN YEARS AFTER"...Pat Leslie and the Greycats...The Whirlwinds...Bob Andrews (Bobby Knut) and the Questors ( I was the bass man in this band)...Peter York and the Pontiacs...Dean Marshal and the Deputies..The Vantennas...The Twin Cities Beat Boys...Vance Arnold (Joe Cocker) and the Avengers...The Kenny pete Five..and does anyone still remember the controversional Mackeson Rhythm Group Contest?????...Come on we really used to live in those days.

Hi There Tim, You probably wont remember me,Iwas the Roady With the
Whirlwinds and I do remember all the groups you metioned.
Over the last 18months The Whirwinds surviving members
have been meeting up about once a month at least to wine and dine
together and chew the fat about old times.
This all came about because Dave Hawley died and we all turned up at
his funeral .
If you want to keep in touch let me know.
Tony.

Hi, I remember many of those groups/bands, our group the 'Drumbeats' played the Wharncliffe many times, there was also the 'Sicey' and the 'Shiregreen Hotel' in that area.
I'm still gigging having just treat myself to an new bass amp and I'll be jamming Wednesday night with Russ Dennet (ex Human League).

I saw " Bitter Suite" there a couple of times and "Ohara"s Playboys"

I saw Frank White there but I think it was roundabout 71-72, last time I saw Frank White was at the Pheasant at Lane Top is he still playing now?

Yes Frank is still playing he fronts a couple of bands with his name, he also teaches a great deal he regularly attends The Whirlwinds Re unions he is married to one two backing singers Jeannie.

Hi, Played at The Wharncliffe many, many times with Joe Cocker,(Ex Avenger),Also played for the Cherokees with Jean Rogers who was 'Georgia' the lead singer along with Johnny Ryder in the Whirlwinds.She joined us after leaving them in approx: late 1964. Wondered if anyone knows of her,and if Jean is still around.We made her first record at Columbia in London.(Baby,what you gonna do)?She was absolutely Fantastic and had the potential to become a great star with a voice like Shirley Bassey. She lived in a pub somewhere in Crookes.I would love to see or hear from her again after all these years.

Hi, Played at The Wharncliffe many, many times with Joe Cocker,(Ex Avenger),Also played for the Cherokees with Jean Rogers who was 'Georgia' the lead singer along with Johnny Ryder in the Whirlwinds.She joined us after leaving them in approx: late 1964. Wondered if anyone knows of her,and if Jean is still around.We made her first record at Columbia in London.(Baby,what you gonna do)?She was absolutely Fantastic and had the potential to become a great star with a voice like Shirley Bassey. She lived in a pub somewhere in Crookes. I would love to see or hear from her after all these yrs:

I saw all the bands mentioned, and many more but as my wife used to live there and her aunt kept the Sicey it was'nt surprising.

What was the name of the guy who fronted somebody and the Monsters, he later became a DJ on Radio Hallam

What was the name of the guy who fronted somebody and the Monsters, he later became a DJ on Radio Hallam

Ray Stewart (Frankenstein & The Monsters).

Yes Jean (Georgia) is still around she came to The Whirwinds re-union
in Dronfield last year, she still can warble a little which she did that night backed by one of Franks Trios. She now lives down south with her husband
but is not involved with showbiz any more. Her Mum and dad did run a small pub in highfields whilst they where alive.

Hi Ants, Thanks for the info on Jean. Have you any address or contact nos; for her?

Whitefender,
It is possible to get you contact numbers for Jean

but obviously I will have ask her permission first.

didnt karen young ??? sing with the whirlwinds.

Can anyone remember the Bands that played at the Wharncliffe in the 60's...I personally remember, and got a photo and autographs of Alvin Lee and the Jaybirds, later to become "TEN YEARS AFTER"...Pat Leslie and the Greycats...The Whirlwinds...Bob Andrews (Bobby Knut) and the Questors ( I was the bass man in this band)...Peter York and the Pontiacs...Dean Marshal and the Deputies..The Vantennas...The Twin Cities Beat Boys...Vance Arnold (Joe Cocker) and the Avengers...The Kenny pete Five..and does anyone still remember the controversional Mackeson Rhythm Group Contest?????...Come on we really used to live in those days.Here,s a few more! Scott William Combo,Jonny Dene and the Visions, The Crestas, Jonny Hawk and the Falcons,Steve Bond and the Premiums,Chuck Fowler 4,Steve Denton Combo,Frank Whites Catters,The Daisies,The Hillbilly Cats,Pete Fender and the The Strollers,Johhny Tempest and the Cadillacs,Danny Harman and the Wildcats,The Lizards,The Mainliners, and 100s more!

Yes Jean (Georgia) is still around she came to The Whirwinds re-union
in Dronfield last year, she still can warble a little which she did that night backed by one of Franks Trios. She now lives down south with her husband
but is not involved with showbiz any more. Her Mum and dad did run a small pub in highfields whilst they where alive.Hi Anthony, Thanks for the info: on Jean, but whilst she sang with us,The Cherokees, I picked her up and dropped her off many times from a little pub in either Crookes or Walkley. Her parents must have moved from there to Highfields.

3dogman
Frank White is playing at The South Sea in Broomhill on Saturday 21st March.

I would love to see or hear from her after all these yrs:Interesting name" Whitefender" I was Bass player over different periods for Frank White,Scott William,Steve Denton and once with Vance Arnold,also the Vantennas,I now collect vintage guitars, especially Fenders from the 60s onwards if you know of any.

Hi Anthony, Thanks for the info: on Jean, but whilst she sang with us,The Cherokees, I picked her up and dropped her off many times from a little pub in either Crookes or Walkley. Her parents must have moved from there to Highfields.What was the name of the Lead guitarist in the Cherokees/I'm sure he used to work at Wilson Pecks in the Guitar debt.

Interesting name" Whitefender" I was Bass player over different periods for Frank White,Scott William,Steve Denton and once with Vance Arnold,also the Vantennas,I now collect vintage guitars, especially Fenders from the 60s onwards if you know of any.

Pity you didn't post earlier; I've just sent this 1962 'Burns 6 String Bass' to France, the rarest 'Burns Bass' less than 200 made.

http://i43.tinypic.com/crmhf.jpg

I used one with the 'Drumbeats' from 1963; bought from 'Cranes' in the Wicker, even used it on the 'Wharncliffe'.

Pity you didn't post earlier; I've just sent this 1962 'Burns 6 String Bass' to France, the rarest 'Burns Bass' less than 200 made.

http://i43.tinypic.com/crmhf.jpg

I used one with the 'Drumbeats' from 1963; bought from 'Cranes' in the Wicker, even used it on the 'Wharncliffe'.Thanks for the pics Bassman!.........I remember that model well but never owned one.My first bass was a Hofner Senator,then a Gibson EB0(through a Selmer "Treble and Bass 50") from Johnson Electrics on Staniforth Road.I took all the frets off strung it with gut covered metal strings,but could'nt play in tune for three months after!

Cherokees....lead Guitar..........Pete Jowle.........Peterson, Still working the Clubs.

Cherokees....lead Guitar..........Pete Jowle.........Peterson, Still working the Clubs.PETE JOWLE!!!..........Of course I remember now,along with Barry, who let us jam on all the guitars on Saturday afternoon (Chris Spedding was a regular drop in) and listen to all the latest releases in the booths with the cans on!..............Pete was a tasty guitarist and nice guy,what does he do on the club scene?

I know this is an old thread but I saw Pete Childs (aka Pete York of Pete York & The Pontiacs fame) last night - 14th Sep 2010. He was my guitar teacher about 20 years ago and I randomly bumped into him at The Attic rehearsal studios - his son rehearses there and he'd gone to watch him. My dad used to do a bit of roady'ing for them back in the day.

I know this is an old thread but I saw Pete Childs (aka Pete York of Pete York & The Pontiacs fame) last night - 14th Sep 2010. He was my guitar teacher about 20 years ago and I randomly bumped into him at The Attic rehearsal studios - his son rehearses there and he'd gone to watch him. My dad used to do a bit of roady'ing for them back in the day.Pete was one of the finest guitarist out there sadly like many others he never broke through where much lesser musicians did.

Alec Winstone and the cavemen/Flintstones?- he was always good/funny to listen too.I wonder what hapened to him and his fellow band members-- ?

Alec Winstone and the cavemen/Flintstones?- he was always good/funny to listen too.I wonder what hapened to him and his fellow band members-- ?
The last time I saw them was around 1971 shortly after I'd left the army at the Hawthorne Club Cantley, where I was resident Bassist.

Got a photo of my old band 'The Drumbeats' in the 'Retro' section of this Saturdays (18th Sept) Sheffield Star along with a shot of me after I'd joined the army in 66.
As someone said there were so many Groups/Bands on the Sheffield scene especialy the early to mid 60s, we averaged 4-5 gigs per week (and held down daytime jobs) yet like most others never gat a mention in the 'Not Like A Proper Job' book

I saw " Bitter Suite" there a couple of times and "Ohara"s Playboys"

I saw " Bitter Suite" there a couple of times and "Ohara"s Playboys"

always thought bitter suite was a great band
regards Paul

The last time I saw them was around 1971 shortly after I'd left the army at the Hawthorne Club Cantley, where I was resident Bassist.
Interesting, thanks for that .:)

I Played at the Wharncliffe with a few bands in the 60s, One of them Pete Emmett and the Beat Squad. Drummer was Gerry Wigley, who played with a few local groups, Chuck Fowler was the last Band I knew he was playing with. Anybody Know what happened to Gerry.

who was the land lord it was bill gandy when i was drinking there

Sure was Paul, I know this as I married his daughter, and saw all the bands who played their and the Sicey.

spent some good times in the tap room cards darts and drinking all yhe things that a 16 year old should be doing sorry and smoking lots of things have changed now I dont smoke

Can anyone remember the Bands that played at the Wharncliffe in the 60's...I personally remember, and got a photo and autographs of Alvin Lee and the Jaybirds, later to become "TEN YEARS AFTER"...Pat Leslie and the Greycats...The Whirlwinds...Bob Andrews (Bobby Knut) and the Questors ( I was the bass man in this band)...Peter York and the Pontiacs...Dean Marshal and the Deputies..The Vantennas...The Twin Cities Beat Boys...Vance Arnold (Joe Cocker) and the Avengers...The Kenny pete Five..and does anyone still remember the controversional Mackeson Rhythm Group Contest?????...Come on we really used to live in those days.

The original lead singer with the whirlwinds was johny rider who left and formed a double act with his wife (john & ann rider). still both fit and well.
john is my brother.

I know its not quite part off the topic but over the last 4 months i have been travelling up to the warncliff and have seen a few good bands hystryonx , reutterman to name but a few. ho and the landlord is leaving monday good bloke good luck in your future harry

hi whitefender you have made mine and my mums day reading this i am jean's daughter she is still going strong and would love to hear from you please get intouch katie :-))x and have the record :-))x

at 73 geoagia does more than warble them out you cant loose a talent like that ;-)x

Hi Katie.
Thanks for the reply,your mum knows who I am, just ask her to look at the photos we had taken at the Columbia studios then send me your email number and we'll have a memory oriented 'chat'.

Hi Katie.
Thanks for the reply,your mum knows who I am, just ask her to look at the photos we had taken at the Columbia studios then send me your email number and we'll have a memory oriented 'chat'.

pleased i came on here only googled the whirlwinds out of curiosity and ended up on here :-)