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Will be filling in more info Re NosmoKings ( The Nosmos) at a later date when I can confirm with Dave Tomlinson.... also Mark Day and the Knights (With Jay Turner)

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Re 'The Rockets' line up I forgot to mention Bob Kirkham Washboard when we were originally skiffle..

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I was Jack Groves' 'childhood sweetheart' until we went to different schools at age 11.
We lived on Hornby St and he used to serenade me by yodelling country and western songs as we sat under their privet hedge ('Roll along covered wagon roll along')
When we played cowboys and indians he was Roy Rodgers and I was Dale Evans.

I recall the very early days of the Rockets when they were skiffle, and I have mentioned them in other threads here.

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The line-up for the NosmoKings later to be the Nosmos.was...
Gordon Holmes Bass ( Me)..Dave Tomlinson Lead Guitar ..Alan Bradshaw Drums. Jay(James) Turner Vocals. just to correct they did not become the Jay turner 4 After..James left the group to go to London to sing with the Black & White Minstrals..The group then folded

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The Line-up Gordon Holmes (me) Bass..Dave Tomlinson Lead Guitar..Alan Bradshaw Drums. Jay (James) Turner Vocals. Would like to hear from anyone who heard us etc.... gordy

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I heard em, cant recall were though twas many moons ago, Nosmo kings was a play on No Smoking i was told?

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I was told the same with that one Cashy.

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I am trying to remember all the groups around the 60s, that I have not already mentioned before
Not in any order, Blue Diamonds. Wenders Way. Blue Condition, Happy Medium. Hobos. The Partners. Hi_Fi's Royston Jones. and theirs more to come when I get my thinking cap on... Your right about Nosmokings it was our group ( Me bass, Dave Tom Tomlinson Guitar ,Alan Bradshaw Drums & Jim Turner Vocals. but I can't remember who decided on the name ..I am still trying to get used to the webb and hopefully to be able to put on some photos at a later date when I find out how to do it.I have one of the first meeting of the accy rockers don't know if lennie put this one on, but one more time wont harm...

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The band was called Blue Diamonds. They played skiffle in the local WMCs
Roy Jones, Harry Boyer were other members. Pete Hibbert was the singer.

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I saw Nosmokings up springhill youth club in the very early sixties. If I can remember right.

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That was probably were i saw em?,had forgot about Spring Hill, its a begger this getting old.:D

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Hi there I am working on a project re The Warriors and would like to chat to you. Can you email me please and ill get back to you straight away. Hope we can talk soon.

Regards

David
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Hi All. Haven't been on here for a while, but thought I would do an update on the Soundcasters. We are now back on the road and doing a 50th Anniversary 'Tour' of Acci. Pop Club, Brooks, Platts, Sydney St., Bash Con, Stanhill, plus a couple of pubs, Victoria and Bay Horse in Baxenden. The 'Tour' starts at Acci Carnival on Sat. 13th June. We now have a very settled line up including new band members, most of whom you will know as they played in Acci sixties groups. Check it all out on our new website Soundcasters - About Soundcasters
Hope to see some of you around if you can make it. All for now Tony

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Well I never, just stumbled upon this, The Dappers used to park their van in Oswald street when I were a lad and I used to babysit for George Stalker on Spencer street who was one half of the James Boys. Never heard either band play right enough as I was far too young :-)

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Anybody remember the group the black cats

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When were they around mate? can't recall that name.:confused:

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Late 50s into the sixties Johnny whizz played a black burns..

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John was..is polish his mum..dad had the upholstery shop close to the spread eagle

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I remember The Warriors rehearsing on Saturday mornings for a while in the old church hall at St Augustine's on Bolton Avenue in Huncoat. This would be when I was aged about 12 or 13 in 1964 ish.

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I recall the Saturday morning rehearsals in St. Augustine's too, Choirboy.
By the way, in my other post I suggested The Warriors van was a Commer but I believe it was actually an old Bedford, like the one here. Was it painted orange, or is that another mis-remembered detail?
The Andersons lived opposite my grandparents, on the corner of Norfolk and Turkey Streets, and I certainly recall the excitement, at least amongst some of us early teens, when they appeared on Thank Your Lucky Stars.

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The Blue Diamonds Skiffle Group Members, Roy Jones,Brian Dudley,Harry Boyer, Barry Barnes,
Pete Hibbert, Ken Booth. Photos Of Accy Groups On Lanky Beat, Lankypedia A to Z.
Barney.

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Pete sadly died a few years back, could do a great Eddie Cochrane.:)

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Hi just found out that my mother was in the black cats in the 60s with her brother Melvin Tattersall my mum was Maureen Tattersall

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I used to wait on at Bold St WmC in the early 60's with a blond haired lad called Nick who lived right next door but don't recall him playing the guitar

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Hi Exile just come across this and don't want to split hairs but the Andersons lived at number 13 not the corner house. Cheers

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Cashy, if you see Paul again give him by best. (If he can remember me Frank Toner)

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i will mate if i remember my memorys crap these days.

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Thanks for the quick reply Olly, I knew Paul when he lived in Chapel St with his Gran, he worked at Thwaites as a delivery man. The names from the Derby bring back many happy memories. Ian I was told got done with Tony Mills and someone else for nicking mail bags from the station. Vito tried to sell me some Henna which he said was weed. One name you missed Billy `Jesus` Cook who sadly passed away. Sorry to hear about Florrie. I`ve been retired for a long time now and live in Heysham. All the best, take care.

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yeh i knew billy well told yeh my memories knackered i knew billys step brother also. though he didnt go drinking yon.

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Hi, just to let you know John Wieczorek, the founder of the Blackcats passed away a few days ago, will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace John.

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yeah,its Melvyn Yates,my Dad!