Monthly Archives: April 2017

Straight outta Sarfend

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

As well as Ginger Baker another loss this month was Barrie Masters who has passed away at the ridiculously young age of 63. I published this post some three years ago and I hope it demonstrates something of the impact … Continue reading →

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It was 40 years ago today …. The Clash

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Having been diverted, for a while into the realms of 70’s pop I have just managed to miss the anniversary of the first Clash album.That’s quite fitting though as I was late to the party 40 years ago. It took … Continue reading →

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The Strangely Popular Peters and Lee

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

In many respects popular entertainment in the 70’s continued in the tradition that had started with the music halls at the end of the Victorian era. The growth of television meant that there was a demand for entertainers who were … Continue reading →

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The British Jackson 5…..The Nolans

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

If it’s one think that the Beach Boys have taught us it is don’t form a band with members of your own family or, if you do at least don’t have an abusive father in charge and don’t become so … Continue reading →

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Gonna Make You A Star….David Essex

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

The career of David Essex has paralleled that of Paul Nicholas, both were products of the 60’s beat boom who have diversified into acting and musicals, both have had hit singles and both are sex symbols into their 60’s. Essex … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Pop…Paul Nicholas 

Posted on April 2, 2017 by

Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine.I don’t believe in guilt and so I can’t have guilty pleasures but if I did I could admit to a fondness for ‘celebrity’ TV reality shows. I don’t mean Love Island or … Continue reading →

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