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Category Archives: memories of 70s
‘So Alone’ The Junkie Class of 78
Whatever our attitude to drugs was in the 70’s there was a general consensus that heroin was a bridge too far. We knew it killed people, Janis Joplin, Tim Buckley, the lead singer/guitarist of our favourite local band Meals had … Continue reading
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Tagged 1978, drugs, johnny thunders, junkie, peter perrett, punk, sex pistols, so alone, steve jones guitarist
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When to Wear the Hat
It was Bobby Elliott who started it all. Elliot was drummer for Shane Fenton and the Fentones who I touched upon in my Alvin Stardust post a few months back. Elliott then joined Manchester band the Hollies just as they … Continue reading
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Tagged adam ant, bobbie elliott, drums, hats, more hats, ritchie blackmore, the hollies
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WHO Month-The Lonesome Death of Keith Moon
September 6th 1978. Paul McCartney held a midnight screening of The Buddy Holly story preceded by a celebrity studded meal at the Peppermint Park restaurant. McCartney now owned the rights to all Buddy Holly songs and was celebrating Holly’s birthday … Continue reading
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Tagged death of keith moon, drums, John Entwistle, Keith moon, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, roger daltrey, the who, who are you
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WHO Month….LIVE !!
In 1965 my father Colin quit his job for a new one in Aden. Bearing in mind that up to this point we had barely left Norfolk I see in retrospect what a bold move this was. I can only … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlton Football stadium, gigs, John Entwistle, Keith moon, LIve Music, Pete Townsend, roger daltrey, the who
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Who Month. Out of my brain on the 5:15
I was trying to make sense of this Rock thing. By 1973 the world of rock was beginning to really captivate me. It was a journey without a map, all I had was the New Musical Express and late-night radio … Continue reading
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Tagged anectdotes, John Entwistle, Keith moon, Pete Townsend, Quadrophenia, roger daltrey, the who
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It’s Who Month !
It’s July, and here with The Future Is Past It’s Who month. If you like July and like the Who you are in for a great month ! Or perhaps not… For me the Who are the most frustrating band … Continue reading
The Creation of Alvin Stardust
In December 1959 TV producer Jack Good went to the airport to meet American rock and roll star Gene Vincent with a view to putting him on his show. Good was met by a casually dressed quiet spoken polite individual. … Continue reading
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Tagged alvin stardust, gene vincent, television
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