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Well this has made my day Thanks Trevor and thanks for filling us in about how the Scorchers played at the Cavern. I'll use your post to print out and put it into a book I have just obtained called THE CAVERN by Spencer Leigh, it lists all the acts that played there, good reference book.

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Hi Taggy, the name of the band was" Backtrac" but there's another local band with this name as-well,saw them advertised on board outside "Crown"pub as I was driving past,so don't know if we're gonna use that name in the future.Like I said before we don't play all that often now,but I will let you all know when we do.We played Peel Park pub on Valantine's Day last year for Macmillan Nurse's charity gig,show's you how often we play eh?.

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Hi Trev have you ever been involved with Accy Rockers?

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Lol!!...Cheers Trev, will try and get up to see you, when you get a gig sorted!

Best Regards - Taggy

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Hiya Jaysay, Rod Hill & Pete Hibbert have mentioned it to me about playing with Accy Rockers but it sounded to me like they had plenty of guitarist's to play already. I got a phone-call from Steve Farnsworth [he got a mention in a message on this site he drummed for Cyclones] we've known each-other from early childhood,he's from a musical family his Dad had his own dance-band,2 older brothers 1 played drum's, the other guitar- he's to blame for me getting a tune out of my 1st. £2-50shilling guitar[which my Mum&Dad reluctantly bought me]I played with Steve in 1976 at The Rovers Return Shadsworth, along with Fran Daly[Francis T Construction]on bass,he fancied playing again, so did Fran so we had a practice,good fun like we'd only stopped playing together a matter of a few week's not 3 decades.Sadly could'nt get other right people to play so it's not going to happen.We might get together in the future,Fran's in Ingol[Preston]he play's in the local church band,I sometimes go and jam with them . Rock on eh? Trev.

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still see Mick Stirzaker from cyclones pretty regular, in fact he called round last week.:)

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Hello Atarah, I just wondered how you come to have this photo of The Gid's. I remember it well, it's taken in the hay-loft of a barn.We played in the barn for the farmers son for his 18th or 21st birthday party,he'd also got a brand new VW Beetle car. Best Wishes -intrigued Trev.[Do I know you.]

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Hiya Cashy, Only know Mick slightly ,our path's never really crossed in 60's spoke to him a few months ago in Music Box Accy, but I had to make myself known to him. Spoke to Alan Bradshaw[original drummer Cyclones] out-side Aldi,had to make myself known again he can't drum anymore so going to Mick Stair's for guitar. Trev.

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Talking of Mick,Cashy, recieved his letter last week, great to hear from him after all these years I'll keep in touch now. Brian at the music box said he will pass messages on, thank god for internet. I have a photo somewhere of the Scorchers, and Trevors dad is in the background, remember Steve Farnsworth & his brothers, do you remember Graham Lowe Trev he was in a group I think.

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Thanks for that Trev, I see in another post you go in the Music Box, I bought a Strat copy of Brian (still can't play the bloody thing:D) Is Eric still there? used to travel round in the seventies watching Eric's band Copper Kettle, did you ever come across them?

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Hiya, Alan I only know Graham Lowe slightly,he played lead guitar with The Cyclones with Mick Stirz on bass, Alan Braddy on drum's,Ian Spencer rhythm&Ray Parsons vocal's[he was the original Scorchers singer] I'd love to see this photo with Dad trying to get in on the act?

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Hiya Jaysay,Never got to see Copper Kettle heard lot's of really good things about them,I did'nt know that he played with them, thank's for telling me, next time I go in Music Box I'll ask him about it. Keep practising with the Strat,that's the secret. All the best Trev.

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Hi Trev ever come across a band called the Tatters, they are a lads who were around in the sixties/seventies, I only know the drummer, and he's called Trevor too, think his surname is Cunliffe but not 100%, think he ran a car sales business opposite the old accy nick on Spring Gardens

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Hiya Jaysay, no not heard of Tatters,Trevor Cunliffe seem's to ring-a-bell but I can't put a face to it. Trev.

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When he was younger he was a dead ringer for Bobby Vee;)

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Hiya Jaysay, still don't know Trevor Cunliffe, been talking to Steve Farnsworth tonight I told him about this site, seemed interested,he was in the motor-trade long time so he could possibly have known the other Trevor, i'll ask him next time we speak.All the Best Trev.

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http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...oups-2598.html

Have you "recently joined members" read this older site?

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The guy you are thinking about is/was called Dickie Rimington who died a few years ago.

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Welcome James! Hope you enjoy "talking" to other members who were in the local groups!

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Hello Trevor,
The photo came from me.My mum saved nearly everthing we did with The Scorchers/Gideons ways.I have lots of flyers, photos' etc.Let me have your email address and I'll send them to you when I have time.Best wishes,Jim.

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You are a lovely woman !!

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My Two brothers still see Trevor Cunliffe, a couple of times a year so I will email them and see what he's doing,

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Got a couple of cards for Scorchers & Cyclons, I'll pop them in an envelope and mail them to Brian at the Music Box. Try and find photos to.

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Hiya Alan, been in Music Box today filled Brian in about what you're sending. He knew who you are, but has'nt been on this site, he said he's going to have a look later. Found some Cavern Scorchers photo's,also been reunited with Jim [Scorchers drummer] great stuff ! All the best Trev.

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18th April 1964 "The Scorchers" loading-up the gear after playing "The Cavern", what a day to remember for ever!

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Hi Trevor. Used to play with Gideons quite a lot with the Soundcasters in '65ish, so must know all of you, unfortunately we started out later than most of you, but carried on till 69 so I can't remember the Cyclones but I oi remember the Scorchers. Used to watch the Warriors practicing at Christ Church School when I was a kid 'cause Jon and Tony Anderson's sister used to babysit for me and our kid, that was it really, had to give it a try. Last time I saw Pete Hibbert he was with his partner Margaret in the Alma and although we got to know each other quite well in the 80's and 90's, he didn;t even know me, terrible shame he was a good singer and a top bloke. Saw Wami last year in Benidorm, nice to see that most of us are still around and still enjoying music. Have some newspaper clips of Gideons and Soundcasters from Acci Con etc., good days. Just got back together with some mates and my brother after 15 years and for the first time in 41 years going under the name of the Soundcasters. Theres only me left from the original line up, the others packed it in in 69, but we're all still around and all living local. If anyone's interested we are Baxenden Con on the 14th August. Tommy Franks is usually around, so there's always some reminiscing to do!! All the best Tony Cooper

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Some great picks Trev

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Top site this! I just LOVE the old photos. These new ones showing the Scorchers when they played the Cavern ARE JUST GEMS! I once had the priviledge of going to the Cavern too. One Sunday afternoon - with, funnily enough Trevor Cunliffe, but he was the drummer, the one who lived on South Street in Accrington. I went with my cuz Les Brown. When I remember the name of the group, I will post it.

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great photos, bash cons on me calendar.;)

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The Trevor Cunliffe I was on about Atarah is a Drummer

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Hiya to all of you, so glad you all enjoyed seeing "old Scorchers photo's," I was suprised the old Telegraph clipping came out o.k.hope you can read the write-up too? I'd put new strings on my" old Burn's guitar"the night before we played the Cavern,big mistake! it just would not stay in tune the whole performance,that experience stuck with me, very careful as to when I restring now! Played Cavern a couple of times after with" Wami",last time we supported "Badfinger" who were still called"The Ivey's", Apple were just about to launch them,about 5or6 months later I saw them at A.B.C.Blackpool and they'd had their 1st hit,if I remember rightly The Marmalade&Joe Cocker on as-well. Trev.

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Hiya Tony, yes remember Soundcasters,when I was searching for old Scorchers photo's found advert for Majestic Ballroom[Accy Con]The fabulous Ugly Ray Terrett[Radio Caroline D.J.]The exciting"Gideons Ways" &Accrington's own" Soundcasters". Have to see if I can make it to Bash Con, Tommy's sang with us sometimes. All the Best Trev.

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Hi Trev. I have the same clip from the Observer. Loads of others too, along with lots of photos. Think I'll get my son to put them on for me, save me losing my patience. We never got to the Cavern, but were never away from Nelson Imp in 68 and 69, also did the twisted wheel in Manchester a couple of times with the Brian Auger Trinity. I'll see if I can dig those photos and clippings out. Cheers, Tony.

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Hi dublomad...whats your group called now?...Is it mainly 50's/60's etc Rock stuff that you play now....if i've not got my lad with me that weekend i'll def try to get upto Bash Con!


Best Regards - Taggy

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Hi Taggy. We've just started going under the Soundcasters name again - nostalgia I think! 99% of our songs are from the sixties, witha few seventies thrown in for good measure, quite a lot were songs we did in the souncasters in the sixties. be nice to see you there, if you can make it. Off to the pub now. All the best, Tony

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Hiya Tony, If I'm honest it was my son Dale[he's a guitarist too]that helped me to put those old photo's on this site! Trev.

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Hope to see ya up yon mate.

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Will Certainly try my best Tony..as i say if my lad isnt staying at mine that weekend i'll certainly be up! I'm a Pal of Wammys too...in fact i'm off to Benidorm again in Sept and will see him then!

Best Regards - Taggy

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Aye fingers crossed Cashy..i'm pretty sure i should be ok for that..its a definate if my lads not at mine! Be good to see you there too!

Best Regards - Taggy

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Here you are jaysay, Just got an email from my brother, He's alive & well,still playing drums,

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Hiya Alan, have you viewed the old Scorchers photos I've put on & has it brought back happy memories of that day. Trev.

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Mentioning the Brian Auger Trinity (with Julie Driscoll) didn't they once play the Cavern in Accy:confused:

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Well I saw him two years ago Alan as the group he was playing with (Tatters) used to rehearse in Ossy Con on a Thursday Night, and we had a few pints together, but I ain't been in the con for over two years now so lost contact with him again

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Hi Jaysay. We played the Cavern in Accy with Wynder K Frog, things are a bit misty now, but I think Julie Driscol and the Trinity were there the previous week. There was a guy there from the Twisted Wheel looking for some acts and he was the one responsible for getting us the gigs in Manchester. You will have to forgive me if it's a bit vague! Tony

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Hi Trev. Sounds like deja vu. My youngest son Darren is a singer and guitarist (far better than me at both! although it wouldn't be difficult to be a better guitarist than me!!).Tony.

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Hiya Trev. Love the Scorchers photos. Who made the transition from Gideons Ways to the Scorchers. We played with you, as the Scorchers on the 26th March 1965 at St. Augustines in Huncoat, I'd just turned 15, and according to my write up, we were quite excited! Apparently you also had some really good gear lots of Vox amps etc.
We then played with Gideons on the 23rd of September at the Catholic Youth Club, so I presume that somewhere in-between this 6 months period you made the change. All the best Tony

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Hiya Tony, I think we all thought "Scorchers"sounded a bit tacky so we'll go up market with "Gid's"I like both now. I can't remember loads of the gig's we'd played,I was talking to Dave Robinson's[Gid's bass]this week, mentioned this site to him he reminded me of a gig we'd done with"The Rocking Vicars"that he'd gone to, it's news to me! When I'd managed to persuade my mum&dad to upgrade from my £2-50p acoustic to an electric guitar["Rosetti solid seven in turqoise sunburst- nice eh?]but no amp, I ran it through my record-player and then decided to use the old wireless[Marconi wood veneered valve job from the 50's] Dave did the same as me for his bass,we used to carry them from our homes on the streets to Ayrty's[Scorchers managers]parents greengrocers shop on Blackburn Rd. Clayton where we practised above the shop,we got nicknamed "The Wireless Brigade". When I got my 1st proper amp["Watkins Dominator"17watts ] the mikes went through it as-well as my guitar,quite a mushy sound! Our parents took us all to Reidys on the same day to buy us better gear,Ian,- Hofner Verithin guitar&Vox ac30 amp &chrome stand,Dave,Hofner Beatle bass guitar&Vox T60 amp& I got a 2nd hand Burns Vibra Artist[£65guineas]&Vox ac30 Top boost& chrome stand[wish I still had it, sold to a music shop in Germany the day before I was flying home]I can picture it now speaker cloth flapping as we played "Born to be Wild"with the volume set on full,good memories. Rock on, Trev.

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If I remember rightly Trev the Rossetti was a really nice looking machine their only fault as I recall was they tended to be high fretted.
In passing do you recall a band which were about in he early 70s called Ray Landon and the Midnight Hour, the lead guitarist was called Henry can't remember his surname, live over West End in Ossy, the guy who formed the band was called Brandon, lived up Shad can't remember his surname either

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Hiya Jaysay,Yes you're right about the Rossetti the neck had'nt even got any camber on it,I fitted a tremolo arm to it I'd got 2nd hand from Reidy's[I bet it was Brian Grooby from Music Box that sold it me] I think I was a bit too over enthusiastic one day in front of the rest of the band I snapped the metal tailpiece,they laughted a lot I can tell you,dad welded it back for me. I played with one of Midnight Hour's many different line- up's in the early 70's,Brendan Cook was the singer, Derek Southward was drumming I'm sure he lived off Thwaites Rd.then moved to Clayton right opposite to me when he got married. I took over from Rod Hill,Brendan did a fair impression of Noddy Holder's vocals if I remember right.

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Hello to you all, phoned Geof other guitarist in band today he tells me Pete Hibberts is in Addison court, is it up Burnley Rd. way?he hasn't seen him recently so we don't know how he's doing. Best wishes Trev.

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Pete was in the one up Thwaites Rd Ossy last year Trev, Tommy Franks had been up to see him. if hes moved i don't know? will ask Tommy,next time i see him.

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Hiya Cashy, yeh you're right he was in Ossy Geof had been to see him there, I don't know how he knows that he's moved? Trev.

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Hi Trev, Derek Southworth jammed with us for a bit, then just when we were ready to hit the road Brendan decided to reform the Hour:mad:and Derek left, he actually lived on Tennyson venue about 5 doors up from my first wife, married a lass call Mavis Challener who lived at Fields Farm top of Hawthorn Avenue in Ossy. When I first saw the Hour the lead guitar was called Henry lived over west end too, he was with us with Derek, but after he left we were a bit disheartened, plus I decided to get married, and that as they say was end of story:D

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Hiya Jaysay, Derek lived right across the road from us, he's still there, we moved 11yrs ago after living there about 20yrs,spoke to him a few weeks ago, he's doing o.k. sadly Mavis has died. Had your band a name? Trev.

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Band probably should been Air Supply Trev.:D;)

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Hiya Cashy, I'm guessing this is an "in joke" so I'll try and join in,I wonder if they played "The Air that I Breathe"[Hollies]

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:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:that took by breath away cashy:D

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Your new on here Trev, but most regs know I'm on oxygen most of the day:D and yes I did actually used to sing that Trev:D never knew at the time how appropriate it would be now:D

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Sorry to hear about Derek's wife Trev hadn't heard, must only have been young. We hadn't really got round to a name, we messed about with The Unit, then Unit Four plus two came out with concrete and clay so that was that, another one was The Ten Feet Five

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Hiya Jaysay,sorry to hear about your condition,glad you saw the funny side of my attempt at a joke. I think it was about 18mths ago that Mav died,we had some real laughs with her & Derek over the years. All the best Trev.

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The Scorchers photos are great Trev, brings back happy carefree days. Also ment to finish off telling jaysay about Trevor Cunliffe, as I said He;s doing fine, still playing drums in oldies groups,yes he used to be a car salesman, not sure where he lives now but I think its in the Accy area, My brother last saw him about a year ago. I'll Try to get him on here.

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I subscribe to the old saying Laugh and the World Laughs with you, cry and your on your own, seems to have worked for me over the years :D

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Hiya Jaysay, yeh that's a good out-look on life for sure. Are you able to get out to see local bands now? Trev.

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Hiya Alan, Glad you enjoyed photo's,shame I have'nt got any inside one's I'm sure there must have been some. I'd forgotten who I'd gone to see Beatles with,thanks for reminding me, that was another special day to remember! Trev.

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Na Trev thats long gone can't even get out for a pint these days:rolleyes:

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Hiya Jaysay, so sorry to hear that, are you able to get out of the house at-all? Best wishes Trev.

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Ya I have a wheel chair and portable oxygen bottles, been out a few times lately, it took some time to get over the idea of being in a wheel chair, but I eventually said what the hell:D

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This thread is very popular now and is great to return to yesteryear. In fact I was think about the old days last night and I remembered a band I followed quite a lot in the mid 70s but couldn't for the life in me remember the name, the Lead singer was Joe Murphy from Darwen (the last time I saw him he was performing solo under Joel David) the bass guitar was Ian Mitchell from Ossy and the Drummer Steve Owen from Accy, I think, can't remember the name of the other member, any ideas chaps. I know they had a brilliant PA system with four slim towers and a mixer unite, was the first I'd seen made by Sure, I used their mikes after getting fed up with the ribbons keep going kaput on the Rezzlo (might not be spelt right,) but the PA system was ace

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Hiya Jaysay, glad to hear that you can get out,my wife has suffered with M.E.[chronic fatigue]for quite a long time, she's used a wheelchair up until we bought a 2nd hand mobility scooter, best thing we ever could have done!

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good man, about time, get one of them "Hells Grandad" carts n jobs a good un, me best mate got one a couple of years ago, took him about 6 months before he would go out wi it, same reasons as you probably, now he says its best thing he ever did, lives near you, ya can form yer own chapter.:D;) Just thought "Ossys Angels" sounds dead cool.

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Hiya Jaysay, a band I remember called "Gold"was Steve Owen[drums&vocals] Ian Mitchell[bass&vocals]&Rod Hill[guitar],this was the band Rod played in after leaving" Midnight Hour"-which I was his replacement in.I also played with Ian[he lives in France now]for a while in a band called "Reminder". All the best Trev.

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My only trouble is I need a wheel man cashy or woman:D and fine weather;)

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Gold doesn't ring a bell Trev, A mate of mine, who I used to knock about with will know the name, his sister lives near me, the next time he calls round I'll try and catch him. Didn't know Ian Mitchell had gone to France, his wife had a dog grooming business in Ossy for ages and is brother has a carpet shop in Ossy too

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Believe me, Jaysay, if Cashy's best pal can, then you can. This guy is Mr Rock 'n' Roll, the epitome of cool. Nearly went out and bought one myself, when Cashy told me he was using one! :D

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Blimey that cant be Jacko then?? Cool is not a word i'd have used for him Wynonie!! :D

Best Regards - Taggy

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Taggy, I'll tell you something about Jacko that I always remember. One day around 1970, I was sat in the Derby with the usual suspects - Isaac, Florrie, Vito etc. We were all dressed in the uniform of the time - long hair, combat jackets, T-shirts, faded jeans, sneakers. Suddenly, Jacko strolls in with his hair perfectly sculpted into an Elvis 1956 quiff, a light grey velvet-collared drape, black trousers and black shirt. He buys himself a pint, plonks himself down amongst us and asks if anybody's any objections to his clobber. For the first time ever I saw Isaac go quiet. Made a big impression on me and made me realise that you should be true to yourself instead of just following the crowd - a principle I've stuck to ever since. So that why, as far as I'm concerned, Jacko is Accy's Mr Rock 'n' Roll! :cool:

Apologies for thread wander.

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Me n Cashy were talking about him last week...obviously Cashy knows him much better than me, but
i had to do a double-take when i saw Jacko on his scooter a few weeks back, i wasn't sure it was him at first, he looked quite frail...which is not how most will remember him! I always found Jacko alright to talk to tbh, but you always knew as soon as you saw him what mood he was in, and there were times it was best not to make eye contact!!...he was "Handy"!!...Never saw him in drapes, but this was later on, and i used to see him in The Imperial, usually Jean Jackets then!

Best Regards - Taggy

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"Frail" is not a term I would associate with Jacko, but I haven't seen him for around 35 years. Always got on OK with him, right from primary school but, then again, I know when to keep me gob shut. Cashy has a whole fund of stories about him, most of which can't be retold on a family forum. Ask him next time you bump into him. ;)

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Hiya Jaysay, Yeh I'm not sure how long "Gold"were together, might not have been very long. Trev.

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Did you never come across Joe Murphy was a billiant singer did loads of Franky Valley stuff

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Hiya Jaysay, I seem to remember whatching him in a band in the Regent pub on Penny St.age's ago,I can't think of the name of the band though!.He used to pop up as an "extra"in the back-ground in the "Rover's Return"on Coronation Street.

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Thats Joe Trev, did you go to the regent for Jam night on Mondays at the Regent in the 70s, was a real blast, I was a regular every Monday for ages

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Hiya Jaysay, Yeh I was there too! never got up to play though,do you remember "Forever"they were the resident band on a Monday night,I thought they were pretty good,Sean was the guitarist\singer I used -to give him a lift home to Accy,saw him recently he's not playing as much now. Trev.

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Ya remember the name Trev, only ever saw them in the regent though

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The Scorchers.Ray Parsons, Dave Robinson, Ian Smith, me, Trevor Gardener.I think I was still at school!

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Hiya Jim, I've got this photo too! I think we were rehearsing in a side room at the" old Ritz"[Barnes furniture shop] Pete Hibbert stuck his head through the door, we got him to sing Twist&Shout or something like that,I remember him asking us to play in another key did'nt know how to do that then!!!I've told him this story,but he does'nt remember it, do you? Trev.

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Hiya Jaysay, This photo that Jim's put on is the only photo I've got of the "Rossetti"guitar,pure quality eh! Trev.

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Just a thought, where did the name Scorchers come from Trev.

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Its a good pick Trev the Rossetti looks a mean machine, just in passing how many guitars do you have now, most musicians I know seem to collect them:)

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We got it from a model plane catalogue,I was into them at the time. Trev.

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Yes you're right, if I had plenty of dosh I'd have them all over the walls! got 4 electric's&2 acoustic. Trev.

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Does the wife bend your ear about having to dust them :eek:or do you do that yourself :D

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Dusting!! what's that?:p how do you think I get that dirty sound?

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This photo was taken by Garth Dawson in Accy Town Hall.Apart from Trevor Gardener, Ian Smith, Dave Robinson and myself, I don't know who the other people are.Cashman tells me that the 3rd guy from the left is Tommy Whalley.Does anybody know who the rest of the people are? There seems to be another band standing next to us, the ones with the dark suits and ties.

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Hello Trev,I remember Pete being there but I don't remember playing Twist & Shout.Why don't I have any cymbals? We look about 13 years old!!

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Yeh Jim this must be one of the very earliest Scorchers pic's, I think you were saving-up for cymbals, glad when you finally got some!, much better sound!!Ha Ha..

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Hello Trev, I think you were all very good lads, employing a drummer who didn't have any cymbals apart from hi-hats.I've put another pic on the site, one taken of us at a gig at Accy Town Hall.Off to work now !

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I still feel the girl in the middle is Margaret Docksey who I used to pal around with when we used to go up Accy Con, but .. her hubby says not.

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Scorchers playing Rhyddings park in 1964

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Re: ACCY POP GROUPS 1960s
 

I remember that Gig Trev, was there all afternoon with my mate Letfy