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Edd56 · 14-10-2021, 10:54

I am trying to find out as much as possible about bands that existed in the area during the 30's and 40's. My father, Ted Pickup, played for the Accrington Military Band, The Knaves, Eddie McGarry's band and Sid Ash Ashmead's band. Sadly I do not have very many photos of any of the above and am Trying to find anybody that could further me with any information.
I know that Eddie McGarry's band did radio broadcasts from the BBC in Manchester during the war years but again I have, to date, drawn a blank with the BBC.
Any help would be most appreciated.

14-10-2021, 10:54	#1
Edd56 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 4 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 0	Dance Bands in the 30's/40's I am trying to find out as much as possible about bands that existed in the area during the 30's and 40's. My father, Ted Pickup, played for the Accrington Military Band, The Knaves, Eddie McGarry's band and Sid Ash Ashmead's band. Sadly I do not have very many photos of any of the above and am Trying to find anybody that could further me with any information. I know that Eddie McGarry's band did radio broadcasts from the BBC in Manchester during the war years but again I have, to date, drawn a blank with the BBC. Any help would be most appreciated.