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JCB 01-09-2010 19:39

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Hi Trev, No, never fancied the monastic life.The Francis T just fooled around a lot, ask Fran.

I think you would make a great monk , Jim .

james 04-09-2010 12:46

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Hi Trevor,
I found this photo of The Scorchers while I was rummaging around in a load of stuff my mum kept and then sent down to me.There are only four of us in the photo, where's Dave Robinson? I also found a letter talking about a band called Treadwheels and So On.Do you remember Ray, the drummer? He had a sports car, an old Merc, I think.He also used to tell me about a mink farm that he, or his dad had (honest).Cashy seems to remember them.On the back of the photo it says Lancashire Evening Telegraph, 16th April 1964. Cheers Jim.

ShadowTrev 04-09-2010 16:45

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Hi Trevor,
I found this photo of The Scorchers while I was rummaging around in a load of stuff my mum kept and then sent down to me.There are only four of us in the photo, where's Dave Robinson? I also found a letter talking about a band called Treadwheels and So On.Do you remember Ray, the drummer? He had a sports car, an old Merc, I think.He also used to tell me about a mink farm that he, or his dad had (honest).Cashy seems to remember them.On the back of the photo it says Lancashire Evening Telegraph, 16th April 1964. Cheers Jim.

Hiya Jim, this photo is the one that the Telegraph took and used in the paper when we played the Cavern, they put Dave's head-shot in the middle of the photo,it's below the Cavern coach photo's I put on this site,good to see the actual real photo -much sharper than my newspaper version. The Treadwheel's drummer was Ray Omerod he used to be well in-to cycle -racing if I remember rightly,I've seen him a few times around Accy and nodded to him but I don't think he reconise's me. Roy Taylor was the singer had'nt seen him for years but bumped into him in Asda a few months ago, he had'nt changed, we had a good natter.The bass layer John Wyora emigrated in the 60's to Canada I think,Tony Bolton was the guitarist he live's in the Isle of Man. Trev.

cashman 04-09-2010 18:07

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Roy Taylors still up Bash James, worked wi him oer 20 yrs,only see him occasionally these days, used to give him stick at work, fer going to Wimbledon fer annual hols every year, never stopped him though.:D;)

james 04-09-2010 18:31

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Thanks for that Trevor, you have a very good memory.I only remember Ray, the drummer.I saw them play at a place called The Mocambo, which was in Darwen.Cheers, Jim.

james 04-09-2010 18:51

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Hiya Jim, this photo is the one that the Telegraph took and used in the paper when we played the Cavern, they put Dave's head-shot in the middle of the photo,it's below the Cavern coach photo's I put on this site,good to see the actual real photo -much sharper than my newspaper version. The Treadwheel's drummer was Ray Omerod he used to be well in-to cycle -racing if I remember rightly,I've seen him a few times around Accy and nodded to him but I don't think he reconise's me. Roy Taylor was the singer had'nt seen him for years but bumped into him in Asda a few months ago, he had'nt changed, we had a good natter.The bass layer John Wyora emigrated in the 60's to Canada I think,Tony Bolton was the guitarist he live's in the Isle of Man. Trev.

I forgot to mention, I thought Ray was quite good, not as good (to me) as Steve Farnsworth, Kevin Florentine or Alan Bradshaw but good enough back then.Jim.

james 04-09-2010 19:14

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Roy Taylors still up Bash James, worked wi him oer 20 yrs,only see him occasionally these days, used to give him stick at work, fer going to Wimbledon fer annual hols every year, never stopped him though.:D;)

Thanks cashy, what did Ray do for a living? (apart from drumming).Jim.

ShadowTrev 04-09-2010 19:36

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Jim been meaning to ask you before what drums you using now

Ian F Smith 04-09-2010 21:50

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Hi Trevor / Jim
I could not believe what I have seen on this site tonight, the memories and emotions those pictures brought back. It would be great to get in touch again. Susie and I live in Scotland now near Kyle of Lochalsh where the skye bridge is situated. I still have that Vox AC30 and the Verithin, could never part with them now.

Ian Smith

ShadowTrev 04-09-2010 21:52

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Hello Ian

ShadowTrev 04-09-2010 21:59

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Hiya Ian, where have you been? how did you find this site ? Good to hear from you, I'll have to get in touch with Dave Rob I have a contact phone number then we can have a proper Scorchers reunion. Trev.

ShadowTrev 04-09-2010 22:30

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Hiya Jim, that's a nice surprise seeing Ian contributing is'nt it. Trev

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 00:31

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I've just spent a very entertaining hour reading all the posts. Brilliant stuff. I'm just 52, so don't remember any of the bands mentioned, though I'm sure I will have seen many of you play in later incarnations in the 1970's and later. The Kev Florentine that gets a mention a couple of times is my cousin. I saw him a few months ago, but sadly it was at his younger brother's (Michael) funeral.

Rod Hill was working at Blackburn College. I worked there until 2 years ago and I'm sure he was still there then and very probably still is.

In the mid 1970's, I bought an old battered AC30 in Accrington. I possibly bought it from one of you guys on here;-)

Someone mentioned the Regent in Blackburn. I was in there most weekends from the early 70's onwards and remember those brilliant Monday nights (many a Tuesday I never made it to work - too hungover). Forever (as mentioned) were the resident band for a couple of years. Then I think they alternated weeks with a band called Thunderbird Sabden, who I assume possibly came from that area.

We often got over to Accy in the 70's for a night out and also attended some of those summer gigs in Oak Hill Park

I would love to see some of the old 1960's photos, but can't seem to open them. Any tips anyone?

Cheers !

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 10:34

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Hiya Blackburnlad, I knew the bass player in Thunderbird, Mervin Goldsworthy he also played in another local band-Streetfighter,they played all Thin Lizzy songs one of their guitarists was John Sykes who joined the last line up of Thin Lizzy. Merv joined a recording band called F.M.very good they were too,saw them at the Apollo Manchester. Trev.

james 05-09-2010 11:10

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Jim been meaning to ask you before what drums you using now

Hi Trev, At the moment I'm using a Pearl Masters kit.Two rack toms, 10" and 12", two floor toms, 16" and 18", 22" bass drum and two snare drums, a Ludwig Supersensitive, and a Pearl Masters maple, which is 5" deep.I love the sound of a metal snare drum, but I also like the warmer sound of a wooden (maple) snare.My cymbal set up is almost the same as Vinnie Colaiuta used at the Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scotts gig, all Zildjian, A's and K's.Cheers, Jim.

james 05-09-2010 11:21

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Hi Trevor / Jim
I could not believe what I have seen on this site tonight, the memories and emotions those pictures brought back. It would be great to get in touch again. Susie and I live in Scotland now near Kyle of Lochalsh where the skye bridge is situated. I still have that Vox AC30 and the Verithin, could never part with them now.

Ian Smith

Hello Ian, It's been a while, over 40 years? Glad that you liked all the photos', newspaper clippings etc.I'll bet they brought some memories back.Trevor is knocked out to hear from you.I can't really remember the last time I saw you.I think you came up to Downham Drive once, when I came up to see my parents, I think I was playing with Accrington Stanley at the time, so that would be around 1970.Cheers, Jim.

Ian F Smith 05-09-2010 11:25

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Hi Jim

Always a man for having the best kit, a long way from using your ruler on the desk at Accy Tech. Good to hear you are fit and well and living in Surrey. The pictures outside the Cavern blew me away, I had completely forgotten about the coach trip that day.

Regards
Ian

james 05-09-2010 11:26

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Hiya Jim, that's a nice surprise seeing Ian contributing is'nt it. Trev

Hello Trevor, That really was a surprise, it's been well over 40 years since I saw Ian.I'll bet you got a shock! Cheers, Jim.

james 05-09-2010 11:35

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Hi Jim

Always a man for having the best kit, a long way from using your ruler on the desk at Accy Tech. Good to hear you are fit and well and living in Surrey. The pictures outside the Cavern blew me away, I had completely forgotten about the coach trip that day.

Regards
Ian

Hi Ian, I had also forgotten about most of that day.Trevor has a damn good memory.He also sent me some great pics of me and Derek, playing at a Miss England contest at Blackburn Mecca, circa 1965, All the best, Jim.

Ian F Smith 05-09-2010 11:35

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Hi Jim
Looks like we were typing at the same time. I remember running in to you briefly on the Kings Road in Chelsea during a visit to London around 71/72. I still have pictures and cuttings myself, even the "Scorchers" drum logo I had made at work for your base drum.

Cheers Ian

Ian F Smith 05-09-2010 11:44

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Trevor

I found the site one day by typing "Scorchers" in to google and it led me to the Accy web. Yesterday I was listening to a program on Radio Lancs re Nelson Imperial that a friend down in Clitheroe told me about. That led me to look again at the Accy site and what did I find, you and Jim having a long conversation about our youth, amazing coincidence. What guitar do you use these days? Wonderful thing the chat forum, great we are all still in good form.

Cheers Ian

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 11:51

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Hiya Jim\Ian, Wow! love to hear that kit Jim,sounds like it's a"right driving"kit to me. Ian good to hear from you, nearly fell off my chair when I saw you on here,glad you liked the old photo's, I wonder if there's any of us inside the Cavern? Trev.

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 12:04

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Still got the 335,aSquier Strat, aPeavy Strat-type,12string Yamaha Pacifica &Taylor Big Baby acoustic,unfortunately the AC 30 is somewhere in Germany so using aPeavey stereo combo also a Hiwatt with a 4x12 cab still got the Copicat but needs some T.L.C.

Ian F Smith 05-09-2010 12:13

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Trev
That is a fine sounding collection, a pity about the Vox, yours was a "Top Boost" version if I remember rightly and they are pretty rare. Is Dave still in the resturant business down in Stratford ? Speak soon.

Cheers Ian

james 05-09-2010 12:56

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Hi Trevor, Thanks for this photo, I did laugh.If you look closely at my eyes, I appear to have gone blind, was it the sight of all those girls in swimsuits?

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 13:26

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Hiya Jim, I don't even remember the girl's Jim ,but you always had an eye [or two] on all the girl's!!! [or you might have them closed 'cause I'd played another bum note or two!!!!!] Trev.

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 15:57

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Hiya Blackburnlad, I knew the bass player in Thunderbird, Mervin Goldsworthy he also played in another local band-Streetfighter,they played all Thin Lizzy songs one of their guitarists was John Sykes who joined the last line up of Thin Lizzy. Merv joined a recording band called F.M.very good they were too,saw them at the Apollo Manchester. Trev.

Hi Trev

I do remember seeing Streetfighter. The name John Sykes rings a bell too. That other band I mentioned 'Forever' did a lot of Doobie Brothers stuff and old Stax / Atlantic covers. The lead vocalist Sean was a window cleaner by day (I think).

Shabby Tiger were another band that sometimes played the Regent on a Monday night. Everyone always made a big deal about them when they were on. I think it was because they'd had a couple of minor hits. I always preferred Forever and Thunderbird Sabden myself (no offence to the Shabby guys if you ever read this;-)

jaysay 05-09-2010 16:03

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Hi Trev

I do remember seeing Streetfighter. The name John Sykes rings a bell too. That other band I mentioned 'Forever' did a lot of Doobie Brothers stuff and old Stax / Atlantic covers. The lead vocalist Sean was a window cleaner by day (I think).

Shabby Tiger were another band that sometimes played the Regent on a Monday night. Everyone always made a big deal about them when they were on. I think it was because they'd had a couple of minor hits. I always preferred Forever and Thunderbird Sabden myself (no offence to the Shabby guys if you ever read this;-)

Used to follow Shabby Tiger about in those days, together with Rainbow Cottage, and Copper Kettle, the last two were under management with a Wigan Company

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 16:15

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Hiya Blackburnlad, Yeh John Sykes has lived in the States long time now, I remember Tommy Vance interviewing him when he had a Saturday afternoon rock programme on Radio 1,so thats a long time ago. I know Sean,I used to give him a lift home from the Regent ,had a jam with him a couple of months ago,very talented lad! Lost touch with Merv, last time I spoke to him he was in a tribute band playing Australian pub's in London. Trev.

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 16:25

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

I like this photo of The Scorchers (Aug 11th posting). Does anyone know what the little amp on the left is? The one in the bottom right corner, which is only just visible, is a Watkins V Front Dominator.

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 16:30

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Hiya J, I think I only saw" Tiger "once in the Regent, Hendy was the singer and the lead guitarist in that line-up was Dave Almond,he came from Burnley and had previously been in a band called the Reflection's who the Gideon's had played together with in the 60's,I mean together at the same time=2drummer's. 2lead guitarist's etc. sounded a bit jumbled if you know what I mean, don't remember who came up with that idea!!!!! Trev

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 16:41

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Originally Posted by blackburnlad (Post 843028)
I like this photo of The Scorchers (Aug 11th posting). Does anyone know what the little amp on the left is? The one in the bottom right corner, which is only just visible, is a Watkins V Front Dominator.

Well spotted, the Dominator was my 1st. amp,before this had to use old valve radio's, the little Bird Amp was Ian's, & the one far left Dave's Fenton Weill bass amp. Trev

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 16:54

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Well spotted, the Dominator was my 1st. amp,before this had to use old valve radio's, the little Bird Amp was Ian's, & the one far left Dave's Fenton Weill bass amp. Trev

A Bird - Cheers for that. I thought that's what it said, but couldn't make it out properly.

On the photo of you lads (God you were lads too - really young) in Liverpool, there's one of you carrying the V front Dom. I only saw it after I had left the previous comment. I have an old V front Dom myself, picked it up a couple of years ago, works fine, but sadly has been re-covered at some time. Did a cracking job though, whoever re-covered it.

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 17:04

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Originally Posted by ShadowTrev (Post 843030)
Hiya J, I think I only saw" Tiger "once in the Regent, Hendy was the singer and the lead guitarist in that line-up was Dave Almond,he came from Burnley and had previously been in a band called the Reflection's who the Gideon's had played together with in the 60's,I mean together at the same time=2drummer's. 2lead guitarist's etc. sounded a bit jumbled if you know what I mean, don't remember who came up with that idea!!!!! Trev

I saw Shabby Tiger about 3 times at The Regent (mid 70's or thereabouts) and saw them once at The Sett End, around the same time. Hendy Gibson lived around the corner from my mum for a lot of years, on Revidge Road.
Zanzibar were another band that had a residency at The Regent for a while as well.

I'd better shut up about the Regent, this is an Accy site after all. I saw a few bands at The Albion in Clayton (he said, tactfully diverting the conversation) in the early - mid 70's too, but can't really recall any names.

james 05-09-2010 17:04

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Hiya J, I think I only saw" Tiger "once in the Regent, Hendy was the singer and the lead guitarist in that line-up was Dave Almond,he came from Burnley and had previously been in a band called the Reflection's who the Gideon's had played together with in the 60's,I mean together at the same time=2drummer's. 2lead guitarist's etc. sounded a bit jumbled if you know what I mean, don't remember who came up with that idea!!!!! Trev

Hi Trevor,I remember Dave Almond, he played with me in Kudos.The bright spark who came up with the idea of having two drummers, two bass guitarists etc was called Mr Hirst.He managed both The Reflections and Kudos.Maybe the photo will bring back a few memories.Cheers, Jim.

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 17:19

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Hiya Jim, so Mr. Hirst was the culprit eh!! I've got this photo too! The drummer was Wally Day I think,he played in a local band The Pleasers .Dave Almond last I heard was doing the same as Wami[solo with backing tracks] Trev.

james 05-09-2010 17:31

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Hi Trevor,I remember Dave Almond, he played with me in Kudos.The bright spark who came up with the idea of having two drummers, two bass guitarists etc was called Mr Hirst.He managed both The Reflections and Kudos.Maybe the photo will bring back a few memories.Cheers, Jim.

I forgot to put some names to The Reflections photo: left to right-unknown, Walter? (the drummer), Margaret? Mr Hirst's son David? and Dave Almond.Jim.

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 19:10

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Hiya Jim, so Mr. Hirst was the culprit eh!! I've got this photo too! The drummer was Wally Day I think,he played in a local band The Pleasers .Dave Almond last I heard was doing the same as Wami[solo with backing tracks] Trev.


I have a single or two by The Pleasers. A bit Beatlesque weren't they? Can't remember the titles, but I think one has 3 tracks on it. I'll have to dig them out sometime.

blackburnlad 05-09-2010 19:15

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You've probably all seen this already, so my apologies if I'm just going over old ground (I'm new on here).

lankybeat.com

ShadowTrev 05-09-2010 19:56

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You've probably all seen this already, so my apologies if I'm just going over old ground (I'm new on here).

lankybeat.com

Just had a quick look, never heard of it before. Trev.

jaysay 06-09-2010 09:17

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I saw Shabby Tiger about 3 times at The Regent (mid 70's or thereabouts) and saw them once at The Sett End, around the same time. Hendy Gibson lived around the corner from my mum for a lot of years, on Revidge Road.
Zanzibar were another band that had a residency at The Regent for a while as well.

I'd better shut up about the Regent, this is an Act site after all. I saw a few bands at The Albion in Clayton (he said, tactfully diverting the conversation) in the early - mid 70's too, but can't really recall any names.

Hendy (Henderson) Gibson was a hell of a performer, I first saw him when he fronted a band called Dinglegrumph, they were resident on Friday nights at The Spinning Jenny in the early 70s, did a great rendition of Sweet Child in Time, complete with finger stuck firmly in his right ear:D

james 06-09-2010 09:47

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Hi Jim
Looks like we were typing at the same time. I remember running in to you briefly on the Kings Road in Chelsea during a visit to London around 71/72. I still have pictures and cuttings myself, even the "Scorchers" drum logo I had made at work for your base drum.

Cheers Ian

Hello Ian, Yes, I remember seeing you.Some of the band (Accy Stan) were living in Elm Park Road, just off Kings Road.We had the top two floors, and a band called "Rare Bird" lived and rehearsed in the basement flat.The entire house was full of musicians! Cheers, Jim.

james 13-09-2010 12:56

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Hello Trevor,A mystery band, at least to me.The date on the back of the photo is 28/1/67 but there isn't any band name.The first names of the guys are on the back,
From left to right: Eric, Keith, Melvyn, Andy and Colin.I recognise Andy Russell and Colin Edmondson from the Atlantics, but I played with them in 1969 not 1967.I also have a vague memory of the big guy with the blonde hair, Keith.Do you recognise anybody else? Cheers, Jim.

ShadowTrev 13-09-2010 16:51

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Hello Trevor,A mystery band, at least to me.The date on the back of the photo is 28/1/67 but there isn't any band name.The first names of the guys are on the back,
From left to right: Eric, Keith, Melvyn, Andy and Colin.I recognise Andy Russell and Colin Edmondson from the Atlantics, but I played with them in 1969 not 1967.I also have a vague memory of the big guy with the blonde hair, Keith.Do you recognise anybody else? Cheers, Jim.

Hiya Jim, No I don't recognise any of the lads except Andy. Trev.

JCB 13-09-2010 20:51

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The sound of distant drums up Fern Gore .

I've still got ear-ache , Jim .

Taggy 17-09-2010 17:57

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 843145)
Hendy (Henderson) Gibson was a hell of a performer, I first saw him when he fronted a band called Dinglegrumph, they were resident on Friday nights at The Spinning Jenny in the early 70s, did a great rendition of Sweet Child in Time, complete with finger stuck firmly in his right ear:D

Jaysay, Hendy (Henderson F Gibson) has been living and performing in Benidorm now for many years, certainly over 10. His wife Fiona comes from Darwen, and is often back over this way to see her pals. He works under the stagename Cheroot and is also now part of a duo doing an Eagles tribute!

Best Regards - Taggy

jaysay 17-09-2010 18:09

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Jaysay, Hendy (Henderson F Gibson) has been living and performing in Benidorm now for many years, certainly over 10. His wife Fiona comes from Darwen, and is often back over this way to see her pals. He works under the stagename Cheroot and is also now part of a duo doing an Eagles tribute!

Best Regards - Taggy

Thanks for that Taggy, I know I haven't seen him for years, in those days he had a girlfriend called Karen who lived near the Jenny, she latter took job as a go-go dancer at the Cav when I worked there. What kind of stuff does he do when solo?

Taggy 17-09-2010 19:21

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Thanks for that Taggy, I know I haven't seen him for years, in those days he had a girlfriend called Karen who lived near the Jenny, she latter took job as a go-go dancer at the Cav when I worked there. What kind of stuff does he do when solo?

Fiona's a good bit younger than him, she's around 40. He actually does comedy in his show now, and mainly middle of the road and a bit of soft rock stuff. Not heard him sing any Shabby stuff lately. He and Fiona are both on Facebook actually. He doesn't go on facebook too often, but its usually late when he's had a bevvy or 3 when he does Lol!

Best Regards - Taggy

Ps If you look on this link you'll come up with the name Cheroot and there's a photo of him on there! Hendy is the one on the right! He's actually been in Beni 17 years!!!
http://www.benidorm-spotlight.com/ni...s/pages/33.htm

jaysay 18-09-2010 09:17

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Fiona's a good bit younger than him, she's around 40. He actually does comedy in his show now, and mainly middle of the road and a bit of soft rock stuff. Not heard him sing any Shabby stuff lately. He and Fiona are both on Facebook actually. He doesn't go on facebook too often, but its usually late when he's had a bevvy or 3 when he does Lol!

Best Regards - Taggy

Ps If you look on this link you'll come up with the name Cheroot and there's a photo of him on there! Hendy is the one on the right! He's actually been in Beni 17 years!!!
The Benidorm Entertainers Guide - Cheroot

Thanks for that Taggy, think I would have known which one he was on the photo, he hasn't changed facially that much really

ShadowTrev 29-09-2010 19:53

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Hiya to you all, just to let you know Backtrack, the band I play in are playing on Saturday 2nd Oct at the Globe Bowling club Accy, you don't have to be a member to get in, this is the 2nd time that we've played this year! so it's quite a rare appearance!!!

cashman 29-09-2010 20:23

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wheres that alan? ya mean "Platts" on blackburn rd?:confused:

ShadowTrev 29-09-2010 21:29

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Globe Bowling club is in the Fern Gore area next to Bullough Park football pitch's. Trev.

cashman 29-09-2010 21:32

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Globe Bowling club is in the Fern Gore area next to Bullough Park football pitch's. Trev.

Cheers Trev, thats one ive never been barred from, probably cos have never been in,:D we will attempt to make it, everythings up in air at the moment.:);)

ShadowTrev 29-09-2010 21:55

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Ok. Cashy I've just checked on Google Earth that it is Bullough park, it is! the club is off Willows Lane on a little road that run's along the side of the pitchs. Trev.

cashman 29-09-2010 22:07

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just outa interest who's in the group trev, any of the owd 60s lads?:)

ShadowTrev 29-09-2010 22:20

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No ,Geoff the other guitarist has played with Tommy Franks, they're mates.The drummer bass player & myself have played together with two sisters in the 80's ,Geoff played with them both before that, when we 1st got together Pete Hibbert was the singer, but as you know Pete's had to pack-up the singing so we've carried on. Trev.

jaysay 30-09-2010 09:35

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 848579)
Cheers Trev, thats one ive never been barred from, probably cos have never been in,:D we will attempt to make it, everythings up in air at the moment.:);)

You used to have to have your own key to get in yon cashy, thats probably the reason you've never been in, used to go in most afternoons in the late seventies, my mate was a member

cashman 30-09-2010 11:22

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 848643)
You used to have to have your own key to get in yon cashy, thats probably the reason you've never been in, used to go in most afternoons in the late seventies, my mate was a member

Very strange, up Fern Gore n all had a key!!!!:eek::eek:

jaysay 30-09-2010 17:35

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 848664)
Very strange, up Fern Gore n all had a key!!!!:eek::eek:

Thats probably why they had keys:rolleyes:

JCB 30-09-2010 18:22

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 848664)
Very strange, up Fern Gore n all had a key!!!!:eek::eek:

Yes if you were a member of the Globe club you got your own key for the door at the side above the donkey steps . That entrance is bricked up now .

dublomad 01-10-2010 20:49

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Originally Posted by ShadowTrev (Post 848534)
Hiya to you all, just to let you know Backtrack, the band I play in are playing on Saturday 2nd Oct at the Globe Bowling club Accy, you don't have to be a member to get in, this is the 2nd time that we've played this year! so it's quite a rare appearance!!!

Hi everyone, I am now, unfortunately back from sunny Spain and enjoying the beautiful Baxenden weather! Been back for a week and half really, but it's took so long to catch up workwise, I've only just got round to having a look how the locals are doin'.
Trev, I'm gutted. we are doing a private party tomorrow in Blackburn, so I won't be able to get up to the Globe - sick as a parrot. If your gig is as rare as you say, I don't suppose I'll get to see you till next year! You'll have to make a better effort and get another gig in before Christmas. Keep me posted, see you soon. Tony

jaysay 02-10-2010 09:07

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Originally Posted by JCB (Post 848745)
Yes if you were a member of the Globe club you got your own key for the door at the side above the donkey steps . That entrance is bricked up now .

Do they still have keys JCB:confused:

JCB 02-10-2010 09:53

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 849049)
Do they still have keys JCB:confused:

I've just checked with my next-door-but-one neighbour , Jaysay . He's on the Globe committee . Yes they still have keys .

I was surprised they do in this day and age .

ShadowTrev 02-10-2010 11:24

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Thanks for the reply " Dubby", shame you're playing same night I'll have to get the whip out on the lads to play a bit more,have a good night. Trev.

jaysay 02-10-2010 14:15

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Originally Posted by JCB (Post 849058)
I've just checked with my next-door-but-one neighbour , Jaysay . He's on the Globe committee . Yes they still have keys .

I was surprised they do in this day and age .

Well it is a private members club JCB,

ShadowTrev 03-10-2010 13:39

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Played o.k. last night at "Globe gig", nearly "fluffed" the solo on Shaking all Over when Sandra stood up in the middle of the song to "shake all over" which distracted me, told her over the mike as soon as we'd finished the song ,which everybody laughed at, it was that kind of night - good natured heckling all night- good fun! Trev.

Atarah 04-10-2010 18:09

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Message for James and anyone who can help

Do you remember DR MARIGOLDS PRESCRIPTION playing up Accrington Con please. Trying to contact one of the members, who lives in London area. He did a lovely version of "PEOPLE GET READY"

dublomad 04-10-2010 21:00

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Hi Trev. Glad you had a good night. We played unplugged, think we were better than with all the gear!! I did call in at the globe at half seven on my way to Blackburn, thought you might be havin' a sound check and I could have a quick word but I see you'd already set up the gear. You'll have to let me know if you can get em to play again before Christmas.
Talk to ya soon. T.

dublomad 04-10-2010 21:20

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Hi All. When we were in Spain we went up to Benidorm and stayed on a Thursday night. Must be one of the only nights Wammy doesn't play! We found the bar, Rock and Roll house at the North end of Beni. at the Rinco.,Can't really go much further on unless you wanna go play in the Aqua park. There was a poster in the bar and he seems to be going under the name of Wambam rock and roll show. (I think that was it, but I'd had a few bevis!). So sorry Jim, didn't get to give him a hug for ya, I was hoping I might have brought a photo back for you all but not to be. Saw a couple of good bands though, three guys doing some heavy rock who were excellent and a couple of old guys (even older than me), who were obviously just enjoying themselves. After 4 weeks over there i was just settling in.....haven't warmed up since I got back. Tony

ShadowTrev 04-10-2010 22:01

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Hiya T, sorry missed seeing you on Saturday,I did'nt get there till after 8 ish, been playing with Fran on Friday in Ingol for one of his daughters birthday party,good fun again! Trev.

JCB 05-10-2010 18:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Atarah (Post 849785)
Message for James and anyone who can help

Do you remember DR MARIGOLDS PRESCRIPTION playing up Accrington Con please. Trying to contact one of the members, who lives in London area. He did a lovely version of "PEOPLE GET READY"

If James is Jim Payne , I can give him a ring if you want .

james 06-10-2010 10:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Atarah (Post 849785)
Message for James and anyone who can help

Do you remember DR MARIGOLDS PRESCRIPTION playing up Accrington Con please. Trying to contact one of the members, who lives in London area. He did a lovely version of "PEOPLE GET READY"

Hi Atarah,
Sorry, but I've never heard of Dr Marigolds Prescription, what year are we talking about roughly? I left Accy in 1969, if it was after that I wouldn't know them. Cheers, Jim.

james 06-10-2010 10:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 849848)
Hi All. When we were in Spain we went up to Benidorm and stayed on a Thursday night. Must be one of the only nights Wammy doesn't play! We found the bar, Rock and Roll house at the North end of Beni. at the Rinco.,Can't really go much further on unless you wanna go play in the Aqua park. There was a poster in the bar and he seems to be going under the name of Wambam rock and roll show. (I think that was it, but I'd had a few bevis!). So sorry Jim, didn't get to give him a hug for ya, I was hoping I might have brought a photo back for you all but not to be. Saw a couple of good bands though, three guys doing some heavy rock who were excellent and a couple of old guys (even older than me), who were obviously just enjoying themselves. After 4 weeks over there i was just settling in.....haven't warmed up since I got back. Tony

Hi Dublomad,
That's a shame, but never mind. He sent me a copy of his new album about 2 months ago. As long as he's enjoying himself. Thinking of moving over there yourself are you? Sounds like you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Jim.

james 06-10-2010 11:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JCB (Post 850077)
If James is Jim Payne , I can give him a ring if you want .

Hello JCB,
Thanks for letting me know about the questions. Give Holly a biscuit for me! Take care, Jim.

JCB 06-10-2010 18:48

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Originally Posted by james (Post 850272)
Hello JCB,
Thanks for letting me know about the questions. Give Holly a biscuit for me! Take care, Jim.

No problem Jim . Those at 77 are fine . Holly has had enough to eat today .

Taggy 06-10-2010 20:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 849848)
Hi All. When we were in Spain we went up to Benidorm and stayed on a Thursday night. Must be one of the only nights Wammy doesn't play! We found the bar, Rock and Roll house at the North end of Beni. at the Rinco.,Can't really go much further on unless you wanna go play in the Aqua park. There was a poster in the bar and he seems to be going under the name of Wambam rock and roll show. (I think that was it, but I'd had a few bevis!). So sorry Jim, didn't get to give him a hug for ya, I was hoping I might have brought a photo back for you all but not to be. Saw a couple of good bands though, three guys doing some heavy rock who were excellent and a couple of old guys (even older than me), who were obviously just enjoying themselves. After 4 weeks over there i was just settling in.....haven't warmed up since I got back. Tony

Although his Posters still up at Rock and Roll House i dont think he's playing there just at the moment, although things frequently change in Beni! He was still on at Heartbreak on the Levante Prom, and at The Western Saloon, next door to the Ambassador Hotel when i was over last month. I didn't get chance to talk with him, but he was on stage at Western Saloon when i was going past early one night, but i was on me way to meet a couple of pals so hadn't time to pop in!

Best Regards - Taggy

Vicbfc 11-10-2010 00:18

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 842846)
Roy Taylors still up Bash James, worked wi him oer 20 yrs,only see him occasionally these days, used to give him stick at work, fer going to Wimbledon fer annual hols every year, never stopped him though.:D;)

Yep Roy Taylor still works at the Bash

A great Bloke :)

Alan Gilmartin 11-10-2010 05:14

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Never took him to be a tennis player Cashy,

cashman 25-10-2010 21:40

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Originally Posted by Vicbfc (Post 851424)
Yep Roy Taylor still works at the Bash

A great Bloke :)

Dunno were he works these days vic, was referring to his home,up bash.;) top geezer though as ya say.:)

albaby 30-10-2010 15:17

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hi i was drummer in the nosmo kings, do you want to know more? Im new to this so be patient. Al

dublomad 30-10-2010 20:37

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Hi Al. You won't remember me I'm sure, I was the vocalist in the Soundcasters, think we've played with you a couple of times in the distant past. This site was buzzing a couple of months ago, everyone had lots to say - think they've all gone to sleep. a new member usually peps it up. so here's hoping!! Glad you've logged on, the more the merrier. Cheers Tony

ShadowTrev 30-10-2010 21:48

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Hiya T, have you been playing recently?

ShadowTrev 30-10-2010 21:52

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Originally Posted by albaby (Post 856747)
hi i was drummer in the nosmo kings, do you want to know more? Im new to this so be patient. Al

Hiya Al, was Pete the singer in the band?

dublomad 30-10-2010 23:06

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Hi Trev. Nice to know you're still alive and well. Where has everyone gone??? Thought the site had shut down. Haven't been playing but we're back at Bash Con Nov 6th and at the Alma on 4th December. Is there any news about your lads doing another gig? Tony

Vicbfc 31-10-2010 01:15

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Originally Posted by Vicbfc (Post 851424)
Yep Roy Taylor still works at the Bash

A great Bloke :)

Did he play in a band called Avalon?

cashman 31-10-2010 07:38

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Originally Posted by Vicbfc (Post 857015)
Did he play in a band called Avalon?

Tredwheels.:)

cashman 31-10-2010 08:10

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Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 856982)
Hi Trev. Nice to know you're still alive and well. Where has everyone gone??? Thought the site had shut down. Haven't been playing but we're back at Bash Con Nov 6th and at the Alma on 4th December. Is there any news about your lads doing another gig? Tony

Well after witnessing yer last performance at Bash Con tony,ya leave my missus n i,no choice but to attend next sat, see yas then,;):)

Miaowzinzara 31-10-2010 20:15

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I'm too young to know....

dublomad 31-10-2010 20:17

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857034)
Well after witnessing yer last performance at Bash Con tony,ya leave my missus n i,no choice but to attend next sat, see yas then,;):)

Be good to see you both again on Saturday cashy. Tell your good lady It's s nice to know somebody was impressed!! All the best T.

ShadowTrev 31-10-2010 21:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 856982)
Hi Trev. Nice to know you're still alive and well. Where has everyone gone??? Thought the site had shut down. Haven't been playing but we're back at Bash Con Nov 6th and at the Alma on 4th December. Is there any news about your lads doing another gig? Tony

Hiya T, no more gigs at present time, we're going to have to shape our- selves are'nt we! Trev.

Ian F Smith 31-10-2010 22:18

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Hi Trev

Just think how hard we worked back then, August 1967 Sunday, Wigan, Monday, Bolton, Tuesday back to Wigan then Friday in Blackpool before finishing the week at Blackburn rugby club on Saturday. I still have a couple of diaries that chart our travels in the sixties, a lot of late nights in the old J4.

Cheers Ian

ShadowTrev 01-11-2010 20:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian F Smith (Post 857374)
Hi Trev

Just think how hard we worked back then, August 1967 Sunday, Wigan, Monday, Bolton, Tuesday back to Wigan then Friday in Blackpool before finishing the week at Blackburn rugby club on Saturday. I still have a couple of diaries that chart our travels in the sixties, a lot of late nights in the old J4.

Cheers Ian

Blum'in- eck Ian! is that what we were up- to back then, good old days eh? I blame Aerty the" slave driver" manager!!! Trev.

Vicbfc 02-11-2010 21:54

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 857028)
Tredwheels.:)

Ta :)

Alan Gilmartin 06-11-2010 04:17

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I think originaly they called themselves Tredwheels & So on, Roy had a great personality for a front man. If you see him Cashy ask him if he remembers his Bubble Car.

Alan Gilmartin 06-11-2010 04:19

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Also got a photo of Dave Ayrton if you would like me to put it on here Trev. Circa 1965.

ShadowTrev 06-11-2010 13:06

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin (Post 859125)
Also got a photo of Dave Ayrton if you would like me to put it on here Trev. Circa 1965.

Hiya Al, good to hear from you,yeh would love to see piccy of Ayrty,- really when I think about it he had a lot to do with the success of "The Scorcher's". Trev.

Alan Gilmartin 07-11-2010 04:31

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Recognise, the other two Trev, Im still in contact with Greg, That was taken outside the Cambridge Press, next to the old built in bus shelter on Whalley Rd. Cheers.

Alan Gilmartin 07-11-2010 04:32

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Sorry Trev Ill try again towmorow, dont know what happened.

cashman 07-11-2010 09:03

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another good night great performance by the lads, shadow trev came along,was good to see him again, also Francis T, turned up, which was great to see, didn't recognize him cos 40 odd years is a long time.:D will mention to florry next time i bump into him.:)

ShadowTrev 07-11-2010 12:32

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 859412)
another good night great performance by the lads, shadow trev came along,was good to see him again, also Francis T, turned up, which was great to see, didn't recognize him cos 40 odd years is a long time.:D will mention to florry next time i bump into him.:)

Yeh Cashy's right! another "belt'in" night thank's to Tony & the boy's , vocal's "bang on " as before, I'm well impressed! Glad Fran managed to make it & my brother-in-law & Cashy made me smile as they were forced to get up to dance,good time had by all.


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