I actually went to school with Gary Nichols, now sadly no longer with us, and also with Robin Trower. So many of us have been driven nearly crazy for years trying to identify that song from that very (repetitive) scene. The only touring Dad does now is baby-sitting the Grand-children in Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire as a day to day part of retirement. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon - touripedia.eu I used to enjoy seeing the opposition which I did whenever possible. Emma Raducanu plays in 30,000 Tiffany pearls at Wimbledon The Gaumont cinema in the back of this photo had to close on the third day because of the smog in the auditorium. During Brians frantic guitar solo in Route 66, he kicked a leg up and unfortunately revealed a part of his lower region down the side of his shorts. We then decided it was time to move on. Like many other contributors, I also attended Westcliff High School for Boys (from 1954-61) and, apart from being lead singer with the Mustangs from 1962-65 (see Mick Reads email of 11th January) Im also the older (and much smaller) brother of Lionel Thomas who, around the time he was a bouncer at the Elm Hotel with Terry Latter, was Britains strongest youth, with an 18 inch collar size and 46 inch chest. We are in the company of some excellent musicians and ground-breaking bands such as Doctor Feelgood and Tha Bonzo Dog Doo Daa Band. All this was fairly dreadful by todays standard, bur remember this was before Clapton/Hendrix and Bert (Play in a Day) Weedon was a demigod. TIM. 1424 Lower Main St, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793-1918 +1 808-249-0052 Website Menu. The Broadway Wimbledon was brought to a near halt in December 1952 for four days. When The Whirlwinds morphed into The Crocheted Doughnut Ring, their guitarist Bert joined The Continentals at Tiffanys in the west end. In a numbered seat! Hi Jim Still trying to contact carol hopefully will be successful and be in touch. His Father was a very accomplished carpenter and made Peters first bass. As a result of this he decided to create a club of his own, took over a large Chinese restaurant in Hampton Court and re-created a mini Tiffanys called Alexanders. We stayed with Mecca for eight years adding a female vocalist to our line up and we won several awards as the best Mecca band. This was the opportunity Hughes needed! Another very good group was Mickey Law and the Outlaws. I will be putting in my own Garage Band story soon. I remember Lionel from the Estuary Gym, as I trained there. And I pressured (??) Somehow, I was introduced to Brian Alexander, as Paul Dunning was leaving the Monotones and they needed a bass player: bit of a challenge as Id actually never played bass, only lead and rhythm. 3 talking about this. It goes without saying that it seems like only yesterday, and I could go on and on but will stop now, we must try and get together sometime. Well done! Peter and Jim have my contact email so please get in touch soon. but great reading all the forums,also we use to go to orchid ballroom purley. Sometime prior to the release of Its Great our record company Pye arranged for us to meet with a young man who was promoting their artists. Sorry for my faulty English part of it got lost through age, haha. With regards to our CD, please contact me direct at pncstanley@talktalk.net with your address. The song Book of love was indeed performed by The Monotones, and it featured in the film That will be the day starring David Essex and Ringo Starr. He did however guest back with us whenever possible and we would be billed as Mark Lloyd and The Monotones. Brian arranged for us to record What Would I Do which he had co-written with Pete at Pyes Marble Arch studios. The Whirlwinds, later Force Five and then (or before?) Jim. Im pleased to say that all members of the Mustangs are still alive and kicking a third playing reunion of the original band members was held at the Creeksea Ferry Inn on Wallasea Island on 14th August 2010 and, as Mick Reads indicated, our present Rayleigh-based band (called Full Circle for obvious reasons) which I joined as lead singer on my early retirement from international banking in 1995, includes two, and occasionally three, members of the Mustangs, Mick, Keith Chesher and myself. This record enjoyed limited air play as Radio One didnt start until 1967. For years I kept following the English program of RADIO LUXEMBOURG and I think, I was the only person in the southern part of Germany holding a subscription of the NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS. So you come from Liverpool originally - this is worse than I thought.I will have to completely reassess our relationship now.Seeing the Sex Pistols mentioned reminded me I was at college with Malcolm McLaren and little Helen who was in the 'Great Rock and Roll Swindle'. General. We used to buy speakers etc from an army surplus type shop and Petes dad would make the necessary enclosures. Jubilation/The Shark Club. He was a fanatical weight lifter and the star of the old Estuary Gym: his party trick was tying knots in six inch nails, with his bare hands: I kid you not! I remember both Lionel and Jimmy Emmons, but as well as Terry Latter, Larry Laidlaw often worked the door and I recall a bit of aggro happening with some London boys one night who wanted a return fixture having been bounced the previous week that didnt end too well for the home team I also remember Maxine and her sister Michelle from my day job at the airport lovely girls and Im sure they still are! Brian and I fairly quickly decided I was not going be the next Jet Harris and I would be far better as manager. Raducanu appeared to be in fine health while at British Vogue and Tiffany's annual fashion and film party in London last week, suggesting that the bout of illness set in at the last minute . He used to swim competitively as did I and I met him a couple of times around the County. 48 ratings [SFM] fredina's nightclub. The band performed right through to 1977 all over the South-East, London and East Anglia with only three changes in personel: Bob Church was replaced by Roger Dupuy in 1964, Phil Thomas left the following year, and my brother Keith Read took over lead guitar from Adrian in 1973. The Whirlwinds guitarist Bert Pullen achieved great sounds from his Fender Jazzmaster and their singer Ron Gent did a mean impression of James Brown. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon - coinfluence.in Rod thinks hes in Vancouver. We approached the manager of the pub Roy Hughes, who agreed to let us rehearse in the dance hall on a Sunday morning. We appeared on a number of TV pop shows including Ready Steady Go, Thank Your Lucky Stars, Juke Box Jury and a number of others. Pete Stanley: The bass player and quiet man of the group. Whiter Shade still an evocative, innovative arrangement of Bachs work and still works for me in 2011. The comment about Seven Up is brilliant and I am going to write to the BBC to try and find a copy, so thank you for posting. Gigging paid for my motor bike and first car. Hi Chris , Firstly , I can confirm it is a photo of The Whirlwinds sent to you by Graham Rousell . I started to deputise a few evenings to another guitarist so I could stay home more. I am easy to find as the only Payze in NSW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqgESu4A_E4, http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/432/exhibition_to_showcase_southends_rich_musical_heritage. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon as disco music was becoming increasingly popular. Georgia or was that the SMJQ? Recently met Rodney Clark & shall soon see him & Peter Trout (facebook friend) in concert. Thought I would let you know that since the hay-days of the 60s, the band continued to meet up after Tiffanys. Hi Pete, I was interested in your comments about our supposed recording of When will I be Loved and as I am pretty much house bound at the moment due to the snow etc. Forgive me for recounting some negatives and lets remember the good things and all the nice people we had the pleasure of sharing a stage or sudio with..Lulu,The Hollies, Hermans Hermits, The Dave Clarke Five,The Zombies and even The Pretty Things!We rubbed shoulders with many successful artists but although it didnt rub off onto us,ok we didnt make it big-time but we had a great time. I stayed with it with some slight detours and I am still in it at 70. Mark and Kit sang lead on this and I sang lead on the flipside, a cover of The Moody Blues Gypsy. So sorry to learn of the passing of Jim Eaton. They like a good tale at AFC Wimbledon; their remarkable history is full of them. Ive been asked to write a book about Southends music scene, from year dot to the present. I note you were with The Right Attitude. Brian had struck a deal with Ted that the Monotones would rent the hall for a modest sum: and Ted would benefit from the bar take. Collaborate with our global Enterprise Sales team. Well: this was my chance: after all, I was supposed to be the Manager! Colombia DB8934 1972 Gypsy/Life Is Getting Better. Atlanta strip club DJ Awesome hires best friend to murder wife: police tiffanys club london - SMART Cha c sn phm trong gi hng. STAY IN TOUCH. Great to find your site, which I stumbled on accidently. During this period we built up a small following of fans who started to follow us about. The UK Monotones were a group formed almost exclusively of pupils/ex pupils of Westcliff High School for Boys, near Southend on Sea in Essex. I am doing a book on the Southend Mod scene in the 60s, which will include local bands, so your dads photos might be excellent for the book if I may have permission to use some You can email me on originalsouthendmods@gmail.com. We eventually bought a couple of Selmer Selectortone amps and a Watkins Copycat echo unit.proper gear! They later went from strength to strength and he became, eventually an agent. Good to talk ! Kode Kemendagri. I now am resident in Spain. Wimbledon Arcade - a nostalgic memory of Wimbledon - Francis Frith They had a song I liked. In one of these clubs was a group playing the latest Beatles hits..very badly! I remember the floor was packed with youngsters, who all melted away when the band returned. hehehe) In answer to your question,I am retired (66yrs)having spent the last eighteen years looking after Officers at a military unit.However I still chef occassionally at various venues when asked and I make and decorate wedding cakes from home,so kept busy. RocknRoll, I gave you all the (best) years of my life well yes. I have been coming to Sydney every year since 1996 and saw Nigel every time I was here. It will contain a discography from which you will see that in fact we didnt release When will I be loved . Another local venue was The Halfway House pub (if I remember the name correctly) by the sailing club at Thorpe Bay on the Esplanade. My father was a photographer in the 60s and captured many of the bands playing at the Odeon in Southend during 63-65, including the Whirlwinds. Pat Kirby ( always known as Paddy because of his Irish background) was selling Hi Fi in a local shop and somebody told me about him.
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