gibsonphil
02-02-2006, 22:32
Anyone remember these bands that gigged a lot in Sheff in the early-mid 80's?
They gigged (& partied) a lot with a band I was in called Maison Rouge
Was sorry to hear today that singer Tom died a couple of days ago
A real nice bloke and a right laugh
Hiya Phil, it is such bad news when the people we used to knock about with sadly pass on.
I've not seen Tom for umpteen years, but have many fond memories of him and his unique outlook on life.
Have you any idea of the arrangements, or a contact number for anyone that might be going to the funeral?
gibsonphil
03-02-2006, 12:48
Hello Sharper
Sorry to let you know like that, I lost yer email add
99% certain service is next thurs 10:15 at Grenoside. Apparently there's a notice in the Sheffield Start tonight
I'll be there, as well as Mr Willis, the Wilkes bros & hopefully a few more
I'd not seen Tom for about 4-5 years
What a character
gibsonphil
03-02-2006, 12:52
Yes, I did mean
The Star newspaper
My tpying is carp as yuo cna sea
sheffieldism
03-02-2006, 16:12
Durango 95? what style of music is it - i have a dance track which is quite old either by or called durango 95, is it the same?
gibsonphil
03-02-2006, 17:45
This Durango 95 was more rock with a punk edge
If yours is a dance track it might be this
http://www.dancerecords.com/artists/Durango+95
There were other D95s & the Ramones did a track by that name
For anyone who needs to know, Big Tommy's service is listed in The Star as:
10:15 am Thurs 9th Feb @ Grenoside North Chapel
Family flowers only donations to Neurocare, Royal Hallamshire Hospital
pete_fcs
03-02-2006, 19:10
i used to know frank and durango 95....still even got their single!
i think i played it once on radio sheffield when i was a radio star!
pete
p.s. and i've still got the badge!
melthebell
03-02-2006, 21:29
i remember durango 95, think i saw them once
dont remember any band members names or owt tho, sorry to hear, the only tommy i can remember is tommy from slopdosh bobbar and ivan crump and the ilk
seems to be a busy time for deaths in the punk and related scenes.....just the past 2 days members of poison idea and rich kids on lsd have died too
daveymcp
04-01-2009, 02:48
I remember Durango 95.. lol I was in them :-) so nice to see this - remember FCS, Boy On A Dolphin, Dead By Friday, Cosa Nostra, Plague Dogs - loved those people so much.. Sheffield, best days of my life...High lght was defo Nik Turner joining us for Rob Calvert's Evil Rock!
I've mellowed a bit but am over here if anybody comes through: still write songs.. I can't put a link but google Lindsay Darcy - that's the old Durango Singer.
Best Wishes To All
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