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One for the 'mature of years' on here - forgive me if this has been done before. Not seen it if it has.
Who remembers the pub rock era of the early to mid 70s? From the delights of local cover bands, to stalwarts like Brinsley Schwarz and Ducks Deluxe, to rising stars such as The Stranglers and Graham Parker & the Rumour. What a great time it was.
The best pub rock band I saw, and by some considerable way, was Dr Feelgood. Saw them in the early 70s in a pub in Northolt I think it was. Possibly the most electric atmosphere at a gig I've ever experience. Brilliant!
I used to be a regular at the Greyhound in Fulham Palace Road. Saw Police, The Stranglers and Supertramp amongst others in their early days. Didn't think much of any of them funnily enough. Alex Harvey was always great there.
Also saw AC/DC a the Red Cow which I later read was their debut gig.
Yes remember those days Greyhound The Nashville Hope and anchor ect saw many bands on their way up UB40 Elvia Costello wreckless Eric Q tips with Paul Young Joe Jackson Stiff record tours.Very lucky to be around for those Gigs
I used to go many of the pubs that had bands in the 70s. Many or indeed most bands were really good and a darn sight better than the pop groups of the time and indeed of today. These guys were excellent - lots of brass and thick Les Paul sound guitar remeniscent of Blood Sweat & Tears and early Chicago.
I used to go many of the pubs that had bands in the 70s. Many or indeed most bands were really good and a darn sight better than the pop groups of the time and indeed of today. These guys were excellent - lots of brass and thick Les Paul sound guitar remeniscent of Blood Sweat & Tears and early Chicago.
Walrus were excellent, used to see 'em at the Castle, Harrow Rd. Eggs Over Easy, Bees Make Honey, Ace, who went on to have a big hit single. So many, too many to remember !
Walrus were excellent, used to see 'em at the Castle, Harrow Rd. Eggs Over Easy, Bees Make Honey, Ace, who went on to have a big hit single. So many, too many to remember !
Windsor Castle, was it? I used to work the door there in the late 70's. I took the money and if there was any lip, I introduced you to Joseph and Clifford.
'Many of the bands disliked the venue or refused to play it after numerous run-ins with the management. Legend is the Iron Maiden refused to play early with the pub still empty. The subsequent row with the manager ended with Iron Maiden being banned- not that it did much to halt their rise to the top.â '
It's currently being refurbed, not sure into what though.
The Black Heart is my favourite pub for music now.
I was at this one, not my video. Jex Thoth nom nom nom
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Beer and Beef has made us what we are - The Prince Regent
Not really the scene that the OP is referring to but I can remember going to a pub that I’m pretty sure was called “The Byron” in Northolt in about 1967 to see gigs by a soul covers band called “The Keys”, who did excellent versions of things like “Knock on Wood” and “You Don’t Know Like I Know”. Was still at school at the time and the memories are a bit hazy but was wondering if anyone else remembered them.
Ah yes,but I'm a lot older than you lot.I remember Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac at The Star Hotel Croydon,Jethro Tull (with Mick Abrahams) at The Nag's Head Battersea and The Toby Jug Tolworth.Jimi Hendrix at the Black Prince Bexley.Free at The Half Moon Putney....... Pubs rock.
'Many of the bands disliked the venue or refused to play it after numerous run-ins with the management. Legend is the Iron Maiden refused to play early with the pub still empty. The subsequent row with the manager ended with Iron Maiden being banned- not that it did much to halt their rise to the top.â '
It's currently being refurbed, not sure into what though.
The Black Heart is my favourite pub for music now.
I was at this one, not my video. Jex Thoth nom nom nom
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I have a story about a guitarist in a band I was in and a Fenella Fielding sounding person who was not all "she" appeared to be when we went to watch a mates band play at The Windsor Castle. Spookily, it is a story I was relating to Joe Hylton at the Derby game last week.
Back on the original topic, I used to watch a bunch of bands at the Tithe Farm House in Ruislip including Vinegar Joe, Dr Feelgood, Hatfield & The North and personal favourites; Albertos Y Lost Trios Paranoias. The Winning Post in Chertsey also had some great bands including The Heavy Metal Kids,especially on the night that Gary Holton jumped off the stage during The Cops Are Coming and a surprised spectator stiff armed punched him unconscious in the air, the band kept riffing for a few moments and then it all just petered out and we went home.
I picked this book up 2nd hand in Frinton on sea about 10 years ago , I had no idea Nick Lowe was in Brinsley Schwartz.
As a side note of zero interest, Wilko Johnson gets his suits made at the bottom of my road in Sartoria tailors by the same bloke who made the Sid Vicious white dinner jacket in the 'My Way' video. He, Wilko, not Sid, can often be seen having a lunchtime drink in the Mariners leigh broadway.
I've heard fhat the Dr Feelgood gigs in the Leigh on sea Grand were Legendary. Shame the Venue is no more.
Don't need no politicians to tell me things I shouldn't be,
Neither no opticians to tell me what I oughta see.
pre Clash, joe strummer was in the 101ers, meant to be a very good band , based in the chippenham, off harrow road? i was 10 or so but read about them....i think a bootleg tape was found and made into a cd set.
Yes remember those days Greyhound The Nashville Hope and anchor ect saw many bands on their way up UB40 Elvia Costello wreckless Eric Q tips with Paul Young Joe Jackson Stiff record tours.Very lucky to be around for those Gigs
I lived in Putney for a while in the early to mid 70's Greyhound and Half Moon were watering holes I frequented on many occasions, how you guys remember the band names who played there is a miracle to me, was too pissed oand stoned and its surprising I got this far.
A place I have vague memories of is King Sounds (?) in Kings Cross, used to have all nighters and I got a lift a few times from the Geyhound with bands who had a gig there and went onto King Sounds to play after midnight, used to act as a 'roadie' to get in buckshe and imbibe in what ever 'Bob Marley' tobacco was on offer, innocent youth eh
I lived in Putney for a while in the early to mid 70's Greyhound and Half Moon were watering holes I frequented on many occasions, how you guys remember the band names who played there is a miracle to me, was too pissed oand stoned and its surprising I got this far.
A place I have vague memories of is King Sounds (?) in Kings Cross, used to have all nighters and I got a lift a few times from the Geyhound with bands who had a gig there and went onto King Sounds to play after midnight, used to act as a 'roadie' to get in buckshe and imbibe in what ever 'Bob Marley' tobacco was on offer, innocent youth eh
I have a story about a guitarist in a band I was in and a Fenella Fielding sounding person who was not all "she" appeared to be when we went to watch a mates band play at The Windsor Castle. Spookily, it is a story I was relating to Joe Hylton at the Derby game last week.
Back on the original topic, I used to watch a bunch of bands at the Tithe Farm House in Ruislip including Vinegar Joe, Dr Feelgood, Hatfield & The North and personal favourites; Albertos Y Lost Trios Paranoias. The Winning Post in Chertsey also had some great bands including The Heavy Metal Kids,especially on the night that Gary Holton jumped off the stage during The Cops Are Coming and a surprised spectator stiff armed punched him unconscious in the air, the band kept riffing for a few moments and then it all just petered out and we went home.
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I was at that Heavy Metal Kids gig. What about the time Gary Holton climbed up on top of the PA speakers and passed out? Great times.
Was just a bit too young to catch these bands in pubs but saw many of them a few years later, particularly rember The Blues Band , Nine Below Zero and I think Mickey Jupp on the same bill at The Cliffs Pavillion , Westcliffe on Sea about 1980. Seen Geraint Watkins ,who played with Nick Lowe and many others ,he is well worth seeing also plays with Slim Chance , featuring Charlie Hart . Good to see these guys , we wont see their like again.
I have a story about a guitarist in a band I was in and a Fenella Fielding sounding person who was not all "she" appeared to be when we went to watch a mates band play at The Windsor Castle. Spookily, it is a story I was relating to Joe Hylton at the Derby game last week.
Back on the original topic, I used to watch a bunch of bands at the Tithe Farm House in Ruislip including Vinegar Joe, Dr Feelgood, Hatfield & The North and personal favourites; Albertos Y Lost Trios Paranoias. The Winning Post in Chertsey also had some great bands including The Heavy Metal Kids,especially on the night that Gary Holton jumped off the stage during The Cops Are Coming and a surprised spectator stiff armed punched him unconscious in the air, the band kept riffing for a few moments and then it all just petered out and we went home.
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Well done Esox for giving Hatfield And The North a mention - a wonderful band with the lovely Northettes on backing singing. In other threads you've mentioned Farx at the Northcliffe Arms, Southall. A good place for bands back in the day, I liked The Spirit Of John Morgan. The first time I went to the Windsor Castle, it being a Watney's house (undrinkable beer), I took some flasks of whisky secreted about my person, bought a half of bitter at the bar to obtain a glass and tucked into the whisky. Ended up shouting at the pavement outside. You can't pace yourself if you're not buying drinks at the bar.
The Good Old Boys were originally formed as a vehicle to play live Rock 'n' Roll whenever the members were free from touring with their own bands. The astounding response they received has led them to become a successful band in their own right and as a result the combined talents of Alan Barratt, Nick Simper, Peter Parks, Simon Bishop and Richard Hudson provide a perfect blend for the 50s 60s Rock 'n' Roll / R&B enthusiast.
Alan Barratt (lead singer) started his professional career singing with Jo-Jo Gun. He has worked alongside the likes of Chip Hawkes (Tremelos), Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers and The Carlo Little Band (Stones). His unique, understated, relaxed vocal style has led to his continued success and popularity, making him one of the most sought after names in Rock 'n' Roll today.
Nick Simper (bass and vocals) needs no introduction. His name is synonymous with one of the greatest rock bands ever, Deep Purple, of which he was a founder member. He first played professionally with Johnny Kidd and The Pirates and his vintage bass playing is the bedrock for The Good Old Boys.
Peter Parks (guitar and vocals) played alongside Nick Simper in the Deep Purple offshoot band, Warhorse. He subsequently went on to record albums with the much-acclaimed Fandango and has performed with B.B.King, Paul McCartney and Simple Minds. His fine rock and blues guitar playing is a huge asset to the band.
Simon Bishop (guitar and vocals) was originally a session guitarist for the BBC. He has toured with Renaissance, High Society, and The Monks and has recently returned from session work in Nashville where his unique country rock guitar style places him in great demand. The unusual combination of the two contrasting guitarists adds significantly to the brilliance of the band.
Richard Hudson (drums and vocals) needs no introduction to Strawbs fans. Hud is never happier than when playing, and he keeps his hand in by playing with a range of bands, when not busy with his current project High Society.
An evening with the Good Old Boys is an exhilarating experience and one not to be missed. The coming together of five great musicians on one stage cannot fail to excite, and excitement, after all, is what Rock 'n' Roll is about.
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Their 2009 live album was recorded at an all day Deep Purple convention on 3 May 2008 to mark the 40th anniversary of the first Deep Purple performance in Denmark in April 1968. Line-up as above. The highly informative booklet lists some previous incarnations, with members including Chris Hunt (Blue Angel Orchestra/The Bruvvers/Lonnie Donegan and many many more bands throughout a long career) and even Rick Wakeman.
See also Hudson Ford, The Monks, Hud - The Actor, High Society, Velvet Opera, Hud's First Band!, The GBs,
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Albums Good Old Boys Live at the Deep Purple Convention
The Good Old Boys - Live At The Deep Purple Convention (Wymer Records, TSA 1001, 2009) Full album details on Album details page.
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Bit of a long one, but the lead singer lives down my road. They are genuinely fantastic, and they should be given their history. Still doing it, too.
A shout for the Mick Clarke Band playing the Blues somewhere in Brentford many years ago - another terrific band.
'Many of the bands disliked the venue or refused to play it after numerous run-ins with the management. Legend is the Iron Maiden refused to play early with the pub still empty. The subsequent row with the manager ended with Iron Maiden being banned- not that it did much to halt their rise to the top.â '
It's currently being refurbed, not sure into what though.
The Black Heart is my favourite pub for music now.
I was at this one, not my video. Jex Thoth nom nom nom
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Yeah, a lot of bands didn't like that regular were allowed in for free. We had a few run ins over this and on at least two occasions had a rep from a band stand beside us as customers entered demanding to know why someone wasn't paying.
Iron Maiden were surprised at the poor crowd size and rather let their ego's take over.
Whatever happened to The Hamsters?They were on somewhere practically every night.
Slim from the Hamsters was in the Kursall Flyers for one album, had a record shop in Southend in the late seventies and played in a pub covers band , Black Gold , who were class , late 70s early 80s
I lived in Putney for a while in the early to mid 70's Greyhound and Half Moon were watering holes I frequented on many occasions, how you guys remember the band names who played there is a miracle to me, was too pissed oand stoned and its surprising I got this far.
A place I have vague memories of is King Sounds (?) in Kings Cross, used to have all nighters and I got a lift a few times from the Geyhound with bands who had a gig there and went onto King Sounds to play after midnight, used to act as a 'roadie' to get in buckshe and imbibe in what ever 'Bob Marley' tobacco was on offer, innocent youth eh
I think you're thinking of the Scala Cinema in Kings Cross. Used be run by Duncan Ferguson who also had the Greyhound.
Saw Chicken Shack play there (well I would have if I hadn't nodded off before they came on). I remember two giant identical twins that acted as bouncers and frightened the life out of everyone and a guy with a bus conductor's ticket machine dishing out drugs.
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