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susie123 13-04-2012 08:40

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 984970)
And there was I thinking it was only blokes who couldn't remember what they looked like when they were young susie:D:D

OK Jay - look at the High School prefects picture in the 50s and 60s photos album on my profile page. I'm at the RH end of the second row. That pic would have been taken at the end of the school year 1964 so probably July, that's 3 months after the Scorchers pic which was 18 April according to the newspaper cutting - 48 years ago next Wednesday! My hair would have grown a couple of inches in that time. So... do you think it's me??

jaysay 13-04-2012 08:52

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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 984973)
OK Jay - look at the High School prefects picture in the 50s and 60s photos album on my profile page. I'm at the RH end of the second row. That pic would have been taken at the end of the school year 1964 so probably July, that's 3 months after the Scorchers pic which was 18 April according to the newspaper cutting - 48 years ago next Wednesday! My hair would have grown a couple of inches in that time. So... do you think it's me??

Ya going of both photos I'd say it was you susie. PM sent

susie123 13-04-2012 09:15

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 984978)
Ya going of both photos I'd say it was you susie. PM sent

Just seen your PM and replied. I agree with you, I think it's me. Perhaps I should start a poll? ;) My other half doesnt think it's me but he didn't know me then... we've only been together 35 years...

jaysay 13-04-2012 09:20

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Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 984988)
Just seen your PM and replied. I agree with you, I think it's me. Perhaps I should start a poll? ;) My other half doesnt think it's me but he didn't know me then... we've only been together 35 years...

Give him time, just give him time:D

cashman 13-04-2012 15:48

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Well it sure looks like you to me, after snecking at both photos.

Tetti 13-04-2012 16:41

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin (Post 969380)
Can anybody put a name to the guy front right ?.

Hi
Just been looking at this thread. I think that guy is John Mc Cormack but I could be wrong.
T

Alan Gilmartin 11-05-2012 04:52

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John McCormack is the guy in the middle, I was friends with his brother Chris.

barney 04-10-2012 17:32

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 667891)
Who was the Guitarist who used to have a little brush (Might even have been a toothbrush) tied on his Guitar?


Best Regards - Taggy

The Guitarist With A Brush tied to his guitar, Gus Kelly Sparth Road Clayton-Le -Moors
lead Guitarist with The Blue Star Combo The Late John Hall Singer,Barry Barnes Bass Guitar,PaulFeeley Drums, Resident At The Ace Of Spades Whalley, El Tropicano Nelson ,
Barracuda Club Darwen, Top Hat Blackburn.

posted by Barney.

jaysay 04-10-2012 17:37

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Originally Posted by barney (Post 1021026)
The Guitarist With A Brush tied to his guitar, Gus Kelly Sparth Road Clayton-Le -Moors
lead Guitarist with The Blue Star Combo The Late John Hall Singer,Barry Barnes Bass Guitar,PaulFeeley Drums, Resident At The Ace Of Spades Whalley, El Tropicano Nelson ,
Barracuda Club Darwen, Top Hat Blackburn.

posted by Barney.

Ya was very sad about John was a great singer, saw Guss with the Accy Rockers a few years ago

barney 04-10-2012 17:57

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cashman 07-10-2012 21:22

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Bumped into John Anderson Bass Guitarist fer Boris @ Dansaks at Half time up Stanley on sat, Had a good natter n pleased to say me owd classmate looks in A1 nick.:)

dublomad 07-10-2012 21:38

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Hi All, Haven't been on for ages, as we have had a serious illness in the band. However the New Soundcasters are now officially back on the road and have been joined by Trevor Gardner on lead guitar, so it's now a Soundcaster/Scorchers joint effort. If anyone is doing nothing next Saturday night 13th August then you can catch us at Baxenden Con Club. Usually kicks off around 10.00 till late. Even if you don't think much of the band there are usually some 60's people around to catch up with. All welcome. Tony

cashman 07-10-2012 21:46

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Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 1021560)
Hi All, Haven't been on for ages, as we have had a serious illness in the band. However the New Soundcasters are now officially back on the road and have been joined by Trevor Gardner on lead guitar, so it's now a Soundcaster/Scorchers joint effort. If anyone is doing nothing next Saturday night 13th August then you can catch us at Baxenden Con Club. Usually kicks off around 10.00 till late. Even if you don't think much of the band there are usually some 60's people around to catch up with. All welcome. Tony

Are yeh pished Tony mate?:D were in October now.:D Hope to be up yon if its next sat, may be on me own not certain yet.;) Be good to see Trev again also.

dublomad 08-10-2012 21:26

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1021562)
Are yeh pished Tony mate?:D were in October now.:D Hope to be up yon if its next sat, may be on me own not certain yet.;) Be good to see Trev again also.

Yes, sorry cashy, it is this Saturday in October, don't know where I got August from ----- old age perhaps. See you then, hopefully. Tony.

cashman 08-10-2012 21:42

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Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 1021719)
Yes, sorry cashy, it is this Saturday in October, don't know where I got August from ----- old age perhaps. See you then, hopefully. Tony.

yep jobs a good un we should both be yon, now ive seen the boss.:D;)

Mog 12-10-2012 05:27

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Cashy, I have a photo in my profile of a group from Accy/Bash in the sixties. I cant get it onto this thread or a post. Any one give me a clue please.

cashman 12-10-2012 07:29

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Originally Posted by Mog (Post 1022318)
Cashy, I have a photo in my profile of a group from Accy/Bash in the sixties. I cant get it onto this thread or a post. Any one give me a clue please.

Mog,sorry am a complete numpty wi computer stuff.:confused: if yeh dont get a reply P.M. Mick n ask him, best i can do.

Mog 14-10-2012 07:43

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Does anybody remember this Band and these guys from 1964/1965. from Bash/Accy.

cashman 14-10-2012 09:16

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Originally Posted by dublomad (Post 1021560)
Hi All, Haven't been on for ages, as we have had a serious illness in the band. However the New Soundcasters are now officially back on the road and have been joined by Trevor Gardner on lead guitar, so it's now a Soundcaster/Scorchers joint effort. If anyone is doing nothing next Saturday night 13th August then you can catch us at Baxenden Con Club. Usually kicks off around 10.00 till late. Even if you don't think much of the band there are usually some 60's people around to catch up with. All welcome. Tony

Well twas a damn good night last night, good performance n enjoyed the inclusion of Apache n Foot Tapper, Shadow Trev is aptly nicknamed.:) Was a few yon from other 60s bands, Francis T,Dappers,etc,also good,but slightly embarrassing a few people recognised me from well oer 20 yrs back:o The embarrassing bit is i aint a clue who the hell they were, but nice people.:o

maxthecollie 14-10-2012 12:11

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1022659)
Well twas a damn good night last night, good performance n enjoyed the inclusion of Apache n Foot Tapper, Shadow Trev is aptly nicknamed.:) Was a few yon from other 60s bands, Francis T,Dappers,etc,also good,but slightly embarrassing a few people recognised me from well oer 20 yrs back:o The embarrassing bit is i aint a clue who the hell they were, but nice people.:o

A sign old getting old Cashy

cashman 14-10-2012 12:26

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1022666)
A sign old getting old Cashy

Don't i know it.:D

ShadowTrev 14-10-2012 13:12

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1022659)
Well twas a damn good night last night, good performance n enjoyed the inclusion of Apache n Foot Tapper, Shadow Trev is aptly nicknamed.:) Was a few yon from other 60s bands, Francis T,Dappers,etc,also good,but slightly embarrassing a few people recognised me from well oer 20 yrs back:o The embarrassing bit is i aint a clue who the hell they were, but nice people.:o

Hiya Cashy, thanks for your kind comments glad you enjoyed last night,we all enjoyed ourselves too,the odd wrong note here and there but it add's to the fun,thats my excuse anyway! Have you listened to the Pete&Geoff cd?

cashman 14-10-2012 14:41

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Originally Posted by ShadowTrev (Post 1022668)
Hiya Cashy, thanks for your kind comments glad you enjoyed last night,we all enjoyed ourselves too,the odd wrong note here and there but it add's to the fun,thats my excuse anyway! Have you listened to the Pete&Geoff cd?

Yeh just listened, love the everly stuff, aint a big fan of Bee Gee stuff though,;)Last night we could tell the group was enjoying it n that helps make things imho, Thing is the guy wi the moustache we were sat next two has been in a good few groups, n is now a solo artist, he was saying how he much prefers listening to a proper group, who aint using backing tapes like he does,;) I think thats true wi many people, it sure is wi us, we didn't know the guy never met him before, so am going to suss him out up Haslingden next Sunday.;)

Mog 15-10-2012 05:43

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Originally Posted by Mog (Post 1022654)
Does anybody remember this Band and these guys from 1964/1965. from Bash/Accy.

Sorry, all from Rising Bridge Area. Played up the con + elsewhere. First time I heard them, their opening song was Mr Tamberine man. Just as good as the Birds.

cashman 15-10-2012 07:33

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If they played up con ive probably seen em, but blowed if i remember em,:confused: Dublomad will probably know if he sees this.:)

Mog 16-10-2012 09:14

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Band was called The Medics.

sm_counsell 16-10-2012 17:14

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Originally Posted by Mog (Post 1022920)
Band was called The Medics.

Know I'm probably asking the impossible, but have you discovered the name of the lad first on the left, his face really is very familiar!

Mog 16-10-2012 18:26

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Originally Posted by sm_counsell (Post 1022966)
Know I'm probably asking the impossible, but have you discovered the name of the lad first on the left, his face really is very familiar!

These are the guys in the band. Second left is Geoff Kenyon. The other three are Barry Moran, Brian Webster and Melvyn Yates. But in what order I dont know. They are all Rising bridge lads.

anzac 16-10-2012 18:38

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it's Melvyn Yates on the left of the picture, then Geoff Kenyon, Brian Webster and Barry Moran on the right.

cashman 16-10-2012 18:42

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My better half said she thought 3rd lad was called Brian, but couldn't remember his last name.:)

Bernard Dawson 17-10-2012 08:55

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I Served my time with Barry as an electrician. Big Beatles fan Barry, if I remember right.

sm_counsell 18-10-2012 12:59

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Originally Posted by anzac (Post 1022985)
it's Melvyn Yates on the left of the picture, then Geoff Kenyon, Brian Webster and Barry Moran on the right.

Thanks Anzac. Do you know if he ever worked at Mullards in Blackburn?

Mog 18-10-2012 18:15

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Originally Posted by sm_counsell (Post 1023119)
Thanks Anzac. Do you know if he ever worked at Mullards in Blackburn?

Found out that Geoff Kenyon and one of the others has passed away. Dont know the other yet but I shall check up.

NorthStar72 22-11-2012 21:52

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just wanted to say that Melvyn Yates is my dad,and hes still alive and kicking and living up Baxenden,as am I!I too caught the music bug and dj on the radio and in clubs around the country so maybe its hereditary?lol

NorthStar72 22-11-2012 21:57

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Mel is my Dad and I cant wait to see his face when I show him this!!!!My kid brother is a dead ringer for him!Im Brian Yates and our kid is Andrew,and my Dad is still up Bash,as am I!

Taggy 31-03-2013 17:06

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 884752)
Just watching that Taggy kept waiting for hendy to stick his finger in his ear like the old days:D

Sad to report that Hendy passed away a few days ago, he had been back in the UK (Darwen) for treatment & all seemed to be going well too. His Funeral is next Thursday at 3pm at Pleasington Crematorium & then on to the ICI club after in Darwen.

RIP Hendy another one gone far too early!

Best regards - Taggy

jaysay 31-03-2013 17:13

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 1050194)
Sad to report that Hendy passed away a few days ago, he had been back in the UK (Darwen) for treatment & all seemed to be going well too. His Funeral is next Thursday at 3pm at Pleasington Crematorium & then on to the ICI club after in Darwen.

RIP Hendy another one gone far too early!

Best regards - Taggy

That's really sad news Taggy, as you say gone far too early, was a great vocalist, RIP

cashman 31-03-2013 17:18

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 1050194)
Sad to report that Hendy passed away a few days ago, he had been back in the UK (Darwen) for treatment & all seemed to be going well too. His Funeral is next Thursday at 3pm at Pleasington Crematorium & then on to the ICI club after in Darwen.

RIP Hendy another one gone far too early!

Best regards - Taggy

Very sorry to hear the news R.I.P. Hendy.:(

cashman 04-04-2013 10:01

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VIDEO: Tributes to Blackburn singer who had hits in seven countries (From Lancashire Telegraph) Just found this.

jaysay 04-04-2013 10:15

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1051054)

Cheers for that cashy, Hendy was a great vocalist, I first saw him fronting a band called Dingle Grumph, at the Spinning Jenney, he's the only singer I've heard in local bands who could sing Child In Time, its was a Deep Purple number and Hendy matched Gillan all the way, think he once fancied a shot at Atomic Rooster, but never heard what happened

Taggy 04-04-2013 16:20

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Good Link that Cashy, Hendy's first band was called Dream Factory & then he went on to form a couple of others, most notably Shabby Tiger. More recently in Benidorm he was in an Eagles Tribute as well as still doing his Comedy/Vocal show under the name Cheroot.

I went to his Funeral today & there was a great turn out for him & not everyone could get into the Crematorium. There were even some who had flown over from Benidorm too.

Best regards - Taggy

jaysay 04-04-2013 17:24

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 1051129)
Good Link that Cashy, Hendy's first band was called Dream Factory & then he went on to form a couple of others, most notably Shabby Tiger. More recently in Benidorm he was in an Eagles Tribute as well as still doing his Comedy/Vocal show under the name Cheroot.

I went to his Funeral today & there was a great turn out for him & not everyone could get into the Crematorium. There were even some who had flown over from Benidorm too.

Best regards - Taggy

Sounds like he had a good send of Taggy, think if I'd have been fit enough I'd have gone myself, gone before his time

Taggy 04-04-2013 17:39

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1051139)
Sounds like he had a good send of Taggy, think if I'd have been fit enough I'd have gone myself, gone before his time

Yes he did Jaysay & your right gone way before his time should have been. He was a unique guy, very talented & with a superb wit & wicked sense of humour. Will be very badly missed, but has left some indelible memories to all that knew him.

Best regards - Taggy

Taggy 17-04-2013 19:27

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1051057)
Cheers for that cashy, Hendy was a great vocalist, I first saw him fronting a band called Dingle Grumph, at the Spinning Jenney, he's the only singer I've heard in local bands who could sing Child In Time, its was a Deep Purple number and Hendy matched Gillan all the way, think he once fancied a shot at Atomic Rooster, but never heard what happened

Hi Jaysay....I was wondering is there anything more that you can remember about that first band of Hendys in Accy (Dingle Grumph). I've just heard from Fiona, Hendy's wife & she said his Sister has been in touch saying that something was posted on the Telegraph site mentioning them, but she didn't know much about them. Any info or recollections you have that I could pass on would be most appreciated. Cheers.

Best regards - Taggy

jaysay 18-04-2013 08:54

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 1053798)
Hi Jaysay....I was wondering is there anything more that you can remember about that first band of Hendys in Accy (Dingle Grumph). I've just heard from Fiona, Hendy's wife & she said his Sister has been in touch saying that something was posted on the Telegraph site mentioning them, but she didn't know much about them. Any info or recollections you have that I could pass on would be most appreciated. Cheers.

Best regards - Taggy

The only thing I can remember was going to see them every Friday night, one of my mates worked with Hendy, can't remember where, could have been Universal Leather Goods in Blackburn, maybe. I just remember that Dingle Grumph were one of the best local bands I'd ever seen, and Hendy was probably on a par with some of the greats off that age, his voice range was tremendous, they were heavy rock and very good at it too. Apart from that I don't really know much about them haven't a clue about who the other band members were or how many, 3 or maybe 4 but not sure. Just Googled it only 7 items appeared none relating to the group, Sorry can't be of more help Taggy

Taggy 18-04-2013 09:16

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1053838)
The only thing I can remember was going to see them every Friday night, one of my mates worked with Hendy, can't remember where, could have been Universal Leather Goods in Blackburn, maybe. I just remember that Dingle Grumph were one of the best local bands I'd ever seen, and Hendy was probably on a par with some of the greats off that age, his voice range was tremendous, they were heavy rock and very good at it too. Apart from that I don't really know much about them haven't a clue about who the other band members were or how many, 3 or maybe 4 but not sure. Just Googled it only 7 items appeared none relating to the group, Sorry can't be of more help Taggy

No Probs Jaysay, thanks for that though & i'll pass those details on to Fiona. There's a charity concert in his memory taking place in Benidorm this coming Monday actually, about 15 acts are taking place. Wish I could have been there.

Best regards - Taggy

jaysay 18-04-2013 09:45

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Originally Posted by Taggy (Post 1053844)
No Probs Jaysay, thanks for that though & i'll pass those details on to Fiona. There's a charity concert in his memory taking place in Benidorm this coming Monday actually, about 15 acts are taking place. Wish I could have been there.

Best regards - Taggy

Bet that's a great bash Taggy, I'd buy a ticket for that mate no problem

Taggy 18-04-2013 11:34

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1053850)
Bet that's a great bash Taggy, I'd buy a ticket for that mate no problem

Yep so would I Jaysay, be a great way to remember him!

Best Regards - Taggy

madmaisie 16-05-2013 20:21

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Wow what a trip down memory lane today. It started when I saw a painting of Nelson Imp. I used to go there in 67/68. I remember The Atlantics well as I went out with Andy Russell a few times and got to meet loads of groups.

cashman 16-05-2013 22:20

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Originally Posted by madmaisie (Post 1059084)
Wow what a trip down memory lane today. It started when I saw a painting of Nelson Imp. I used to go there in 67/68. I remember The Atlantics well as I went out with Andy Russell a few times and got to meet loads of groups.

Glad yeh enjoyed it maisie, hope yeh post some of yer memory's :)

james 08-06-2013 20:41

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You knew Andy Russell? I played drums with him in The Atlantics. His mother used to manage the band. A formidable lady was Mrs Russell. There's a photo of him somewhere on here.

Atarah 08-06-2013 21:09

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Is that our Accy lad Mr Jim Payne speaking to us from Surrey?

Atarah 08-06-2013 21:25

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The Atlantics with our very own Jim Payne

james 14-06-2013 20:39

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Originally Posted by Atarah (Post 1062143)
Is that our Accy lad Mr Jim Payne speaking to us from Surrey?

Yes, it is my friend. Strange to see a post by an old girlfriend of Andy Russell. Well done with the pic.

jwalker 16-06-2013 00:52

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dont know if anyone remembers the Soundcasters,my brother was the lead singer?

jwalker 16-06-2013 01:10

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 822093)
Was Trevor Gardener the Drummer Alan?

was dickie rimmington with the scorchers/

cashman 16-06-2013 06:43

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Originally Posted by jwalker (Post 1062981)
was dickie rimmington with the scorchers/

seem to recall he was the singer?

Alan Gilmartin 16-06-2013 07:02

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I recon Jim will answer that.

lindashanks2 17-06-2013 12:53

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Dickie was definitely the singer. He was a mat of mine, went through school in same form at Chris's.

lindashanks2 18-06-2013 14:01

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Should say 'mate'

lol1944 19-06-2013 11:03

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Quite often look through this thread.
Nobody has mentioned "the rockets"!!
Is it my memory playing tricks on me?
Seem to remember them as a superb group that played at the Empire in Ossy when I was about 16 so say around 1960

cashman 19-06-2013 14:06

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Originally Posted by lol1944 (Post 1063392)
Quite often look through this thread.
Nobody has mentioned "the rockets"!!
Is it my memory playing tricks on me?
Seem to remember them as a superb group that played at the Empire in Ossy when I was about 16 so say around 1960

Can't recall em lol, no mention on either "Lankybeat" or "Manchester Beat" so seem sunk without trace.:confused:

MargaretR 19-06-2013 14:56

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Originally Posted by lol1944 (Post 1063392)
Quite often look through this thread.
Nobody has mentioned "the rockets"!!
Is it my memory playing tricks on me?
Seem to remember them as a superb group that played at the Empire in Ossy when I was about 16 so say around 1960

See post #120
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ml#post1035468

It was earlier than 1960 - more like 1955/6

cashman 19-06-2013 16:17

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Ahh no wonder i can't remember em.:D;)

jaysay 19-06-2013 17:09

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Originally Posted by lol1944 (Post 1063392)
Quite often look through this thread.
Nobody has mentioned "the rockets"!!
Is it my memory playing tricks on me?
Seem to remember them as a superb group that played at the Empire in Ossy when I was about 16 so say around 1960

The Rockets Skiffle Group with Gordon Holms, and Jack Groves, Gordon was on the Tea Chest Bass as I remember:D

jaysay 19-06-2013 17:11

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1063408)
See post #120
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ml#post1035468

It was earlier than 1960 - more like 1955/6

I hadn't read your post when I posted mine Margaret, of course both Gordon and Jack lived on Hornby Street if I remember rightly

MargaretR 19-06-2013 17:16

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Gordon Holmes didn't live on Hornby St but 2 other members did - Jack Groves and Frank Isherwood. Melvyn Mann lived nearby on Fielding Lane.

Frank played the tea chest, Jack sang, Gordon played guitar and Melvyn played a washboard.
Skiffle was primitive but fun.

jaysay 19-06-2013 17:32

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1063423)
Gordon Holmes didn't live on Hornby St but 2 other members did - Jack Groves and Frank Isherwood. Melvyn Mann lived nearby on Fielding Lane.

Frank played the tea chest, Jack sang, Gordon played guitar and Melvyn played a washboard.
Skiffle was primitive but fun.

Forgot about Frank Isherwood but can't remember Melvyn Mann, Where did Holmesy live then, always thought he lived on Hornby Street, I know he did when he got married, he lived near to the Fielding Lane end back to Park Lane

MargaretR 19-06-2013 18:06

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1063425)
Forgot about Frank Isherwood but can't remember Melvyn Mann, Where did Holmesy live then, always thought he lived on Hornby Street, I know he did when he got married, he lived near to the Fielding Lane end back to Park Lane

I am not sure where he lived. He was still with his mum - I think it was somewhere between the war memorial and the town hall area.

jaysay 20-06-2013 08:05

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1063427)
I am not sure where he lived. He was still with his mum - I think it was somewhere between the war memorial and the town hall area.

Its just come to me Margaret, he lived in the wine shop next door to Gorrels grossers, can't think of the name began with a B? I think

james 20-06-2013 09:03

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Originally Posted by jwalker (Post 1062981)
was dickie rimmington with the scorchers/

Yes he was the singer with the band. There's a photo of him on here somewhere.

geoffhammond 31-08-2013 16:21

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That would be Geoff Hammond with two f's.

geoffhammond 31-08-2013 16:25

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Originally Posted by jack oakley (Post 866019)
The band was in fact called JUDE BROWN 1971 till 1981, you were right with Joe Murphy(lead & vocals) who now performs solo as Joel David, Steve Owen played drums for Jude Brown for just a short while while, but the drummer was Geof Hammond from Great Harwood, Ian Mitchell was Bassman. Joe Murphy, Steve Owen, Skip Holroyd, and Brendan Cook were the Midnight Hour 1965 till 1970. Jack,O

Geoff with two f's!

wadey 31-08-2013 20:55

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Sorry if this has been posted before but well worth a look

The Four Pennies on Manchesterbeat - the group and music scene of Manchester in the 60s

jaysay 01-09-2013 08:13

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1063501)
Its just come to me Margaret, he lived in the wine shop next door to Gorrels grossers, can't think of the name began with a B? I think

Seeing this thread again reminded me of the name of the wine shop it was the Bureau wine shop

lauramckie 20-12-2013 15:34

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hello folks! just looking around on here after speaking to my mum earlier. My dad was in a band called Happy Medium around in the late 60's/early 70's, anyone remember them?

jaysay 20-12-2013 17:15

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Originally Posted by lauramckie (Post 1087727)
hello folks! just looking around on here after speaking to my mum earlier. My dad was in a band called Happy Medium around in the late 60's/early 70's, anyone remember them?

Is you father called Andy, Laura:confused:

lauramckie 20-12-2013 17:21

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Yes, he is! :) do you remember him?

jaysay 20-12-2013 17:29

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Originally Posted by lauramckie (Post 1087740)
Yes, he is! :) do you remember him?

Give the reprobate my regards next time you see him,:D just tell him you've been talking to John Farrer. We used to move around in the same circles in our teens, quite a long time ago now:eek:

lauramckie 20-12-2013 17:39

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1087743)
Give the reprobate my regards next time you see him,:D just tell him you've been talking to John Farrer. We used to move around in the same circles in our teens, quite a long time ago now:eek:

Will do! I work with him at the family business, let me know if you've got any stories i can use against him! My mum (Yvonne, you might know her), has tried to call Gordon Holmes as she think he has some of their old material and i'd love to have a listen!

Jonz57 15-03-2014 10:14

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I think they may have been around in the same period as this group of youngsters, probably all under 15 at the time...

Jonz57 18-03-2014 13:47

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Thinking about it, I think this more likely to be sometime around 1967?

Jonz57 18-03-2014 14:28

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Yes, I Remember that evening in 1965. It was very exciting for me at the ripe old age of 11!! Great memories

DaveinGermany 18-03-2014 17:55

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Originally Posted by Jonz57 (Post 1098356)
Yes, I Remember that evening in 1965. It was very exciting for me at the ripe old age of 11!! Great memories

Australian group are they? :rolleyes:

Jonz57 18-03-2014 21:57

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The only way I could ever get any money out of em!

cashman 26-03-2014 18:35

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Seems another of Boris @ Dansaks "Geoff Greenwood" Lead Guitar, has died, Wynonie told me last night, another of me old classmates gone.:eek: R.I.P. Geoff, Funeral 2-15 Accy Crem on Friday if anyone knew him.

putsinker 07-09-2014 10:31

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Treadwheels and so on, was the band, Germany, no way, never got further that USA (uther side of Accrington) Ray Ormerod on drums, John Wiora on Bass, Roy Taylor vocals (Top Man) Alf "The vicar" on keyboards and yours truly on lead guitar. Wow, thats bringing back some memories.

putsinker 07-09-2014 10:40

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin (Post 624017)
I had a cousin from Clayton who was singer in the Dappers, his name was Billy Drinkwater, he was a joiner, and worked at Lancashire bar fitters, he worked with a bloke called Geoff Whiteside.

Billy Binks and Jeff Whiteside, I worked with them at HP Calverts builders, Back Burnley Rd Clayton. Had a site on Roman Rd in Darren, on the Moors, bluddy cold up there in Winter. John Wiora from The Treadwheels and so on was the apprentice plumber there. And Alan Bradshaw from The Nosmo Kings was apprentice bricklayer. Whoopee them were the days.

cashman 07-09-2014 10:42

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Worked wi Roy Taylor fer 23 years, was still living up Bash last time i saw him.;) Did they get a tour of Germany n split before taking it then mate? I remember a mention in Evening Telegraph about a Kraut Tour or summat.:confused:

putsinker 07-09-2014 10:44

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin (Post 624756)
Billy Drinkwater ( Bean ) and the Dappers.

He got "Billy Binks " at work Hee Hee

putsinker 07-09-2014 10:51

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 660950)
Nearly sure there was a big bloke played with them called Dave, can't think of his last name, but he used to work in a trade hardware store on a street which ran between Sandy Lane and Plantation Street, can't remember the street name or the store, :confused:

Dave Tomlinson.

maxthecollie 07-09-2014 11:50

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Originally Posted by putsinker (Post 1116200)
Dave Tomlinson.

Wasn't the store R.M.Willaims ?

putsinker 07-09-2014 12:44

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 1116203)
Wasn't the store R.M.Willaims ?

R M Williams yeh

putsinker 07-09-2014 12:59

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Oh WoW, I've just read this post from the beginning,, I've laughed and cried so many times, I know many of the names of these culprits, I think I might even be a distant relative of one of them.
I started out with Treadwheels, then I played with The Senators from Arrod, then The Mustangs from Darren, The Dolphins from Burnley (We pinched it from The Holly's when they changed their name) Then we got the residency at The Dolphin Club in Colne, which was held previously by The Holly's. Wow my brain hurts, after that I played with a comedy show band from Freckleton, Mynzapint. I now do an occasional gig solo doing all my own comedy material.

Just before I left Thailand I did a spot for Peter Bowden of Bowden's pies Accrington. He has a restaurant/Bar in Nong Khai North Thailand. Anyone see Roy Taylor, give him my best. I will be speaking with Wammy on Facebook shortly, wait till I tell him about all this,if he doesn't already know.

cashman 07-09-2014 14:06

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Have been trying to catch Roy fer awhile now, will give him yer best if i collar him,;)

daveyesman 13-02-2015 09:36

Jon Anderson & The Warriors 1960s
 
Jon Anderson &The Warriors beat group, remember them in the 1960s?
David Watkinson author of Yes: Perpetual Change and organiser of the Accrington Yes / Jon Anderson exhibition some 10 years ago is looking for help with memories, photos and memorabilia of the band from that time. They played around Lancashire, London and even Germany.
The Warriors were a popular band at the time and are now remembered for producing the international rock band Yes front man Jon Anderson. Jon has had hits both with his solo work, Yes and Vangelis. David a former Boltonian is gathering information for a new book project.
If you feel you may have anything to help, you can contact David by email :-
[email protected]

landhusweg 14-02-2015 09:00

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Anybody remember "Lennie Herbert" and his Group? Lennie used to Play "Bass" (old wooden tea-chest with a pole and string)!!

Cheers

Philip Kenyon
Formerlly Belfield Rd.

Big Dave 14-02-2015 11:44

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Roy Taylor now lives in Mellor Brook, wife was talking to him in Blackburn earlier this week

cashman 14-02-2015 12:14

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Originally Posted by landhusweg (Post 1133236)
Anybody remember "Lennie Herbert" and his Group? Lennie used to Play "Bass" (old wooden tea-chest with a pole and string)!!

Cheers

Philip Kenyon
Formerlly Belfield Rd.

Seem to recall Lennie was a member on here, Think he also used to have summat to do wi the music at the Pop club? Pete Hibbert was singer for Lennie @ Teenbeats, Pete sadly died about 4 years ago. its somewhere on this thread if yeh look back.

gordy 12-03-2015 14:13

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Originally Posted by lol1944 (Post 1063392)
Quite often look through this thread.
Nobody has mentioned "the rockets"!!
Is it my memory playing tricks on me?
Seem to remember them as a superb group that played at the Empire in Ossy when I was about 16 so say around 1960

Thanks for the interest .Would like to put things correct re 'The Rockets'
Members myself Gordon Holmes (Guitar).JK Groves known as Jack.(Guitar Vocals) Frank Isherwood Tea chest Bass,, Melvyn Mann guitar .Jeff Smith Guitar Vocals. Derek Smith Drums.Jack Haworth Main Vocals .. Yes we played at All Three picture places in ossy We had many guest Vocalist ..Lionel Morton ( Pre.4 Pennies fame) (we would pay his bus fare from Blackburn ) Jim Crawshaw ( Remember the Blue Spridget).awaiting more memory to fill in any more info..


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