Jimmy Cliff late 1966
When Jimmy Cliff split with The New Generation in late July 1966, he was backed by a series of groups between August-December 1966. Both The Soul System (which became The Attack) and Dave Antony’s...
View ArticleJimmy Cliff & The Shakedown Sound
Jimmy Cliff & The Shakedown Sound #1 Jimmy Cliff – lead vocals Kevin Gammond – lead guitar, vocals (left in October 1967 to join Band of Joy) Terry (Verden) Allen – organ, vocals John Best – bass...
View ArticleJimmy Cliff & Wynder K Frog
In late February 1968, Jimmy Cliff split with The Shakedown Sound and teamed up with Manchester group, Wynder K Frog. I think the line up below is correct but I would be interested to hear from anyone...
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Carl Douglas & The Big Stampede
Carl Douglas & the Big Stampede, 1967 Carl Douglas & the Big Stampede at the Candelight in Scarborough on January 27, 1967, at the Flamingo on January 28, and at the Klue J. Klub, March 12....
View ArticleThe Witchdoctor, Catford
The Witchdoctor in Catford was a notable rock venue in Southeast London and was located above the Savoy Rooms. It opened in October 1965 and mainly hosted bands on Saturday nights. I’ve started a list...
View ArticleKenny Bernard & The Wranglers
The Wranglers were a Southeast London band formed around 1963. Judging by early photos they were a four-piece outfit before joining forces with singer Kenny Bernard, who was from Trinidad, in 1965....
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Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band 1967-1968
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, late 1967.Clockwise from front, Peter Carney, Geno Washington, Hans Herbert, John Culley, Dave Greenslade, Clive Burrows and Lionel Kingham (photo from Buddy...
View ArticleTiger’s Head, Catford
The Tiger’s Head was a popular music venue in Catford, Southeast London during the 1960s. The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band played here many times during their early years. The gigs below are taken from the...
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Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band 1968-1970
Ram Jam Band, late 1968.Top, left to right: Buddy Beadle, Hans Herbert, Geno Washington, Keith O’Connell and Rod BabyBottom, left to right: Steve Gregory, Pete Carney and John Culley. Photo courtesy of...
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The Beat Syndicate
The Beat Syndicate, circa 1965, from left: Tony (the drummer), Jim Newton, John Maskell, John (the bassist) and Mick GeorgeJohn Maskell wrote to me about his group the Beat Syndicate and sent in the...
View ArticleThe Cromwellian
Located at 3 Cromwell Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the Cromwellian Club was a notable London rock venue that was opened in 1964 by entrepreneur Tony Mitchell and part owned and...
View ArticleChislehurst Caves, Chislehurst
Chislehurst Caves in the south eastern suburbs of London is a 22 miles long series of tunnels. During the 1960s, the caves were used as a music venue and many notable artists played there, including...
View ArticleGlenlyn Ballroom, Forest Hill
Located at 15 Perry Vale, the Glenlyn Ballroom in Forest Hill, Southeast London was a popular venue for Mods in the early-to-mid 1960s. The Who were regulars in the 1963-1964 period when they were...
View ArticleEl Partido, Lewisham
The El Partido in Lewisham, southeast London was located at 8-10 Lee High Road and was a popular spot for young Jamaicans and local mods. The excellent Transpontine website notes that King Ossie Sound...
View ArticleThe Scotch of St James
The Scotch of St James, situated at 13A Masons Yard, Westminster was a notable music venue in the 1960s and a popular hang out for rock musicians, notably The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Jimi...
View ArticleBlack Prince Hotel, Bexley, Kent
The Black Prince Hotel in Bexley, Kent was a popular live music venue during the 1960s. I’ve started to compile a list of artists that performed there and would welcome any additions as well as any...
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The Loose Ends
The Loose Ends, scan courtesy of Alan Whitehead. Left to right: Roy Davies, Rick Marshall, Alan Marshall, Peter Kirtley and Alan Whitehead (late 1965). Alan Marshall – lead vocals Ron Bryer – lead...
View ArticleThe Speakeasy
The Speakeasy club, located at 48 Margaret Street in London, was a notable music venue that opened in 1966. During its heyday, the club was frequented by record industry and artist agency executives...
View ArticleSibylla’s
Sibylla’s nightclub was situated at 9 Swallow Street in Mayfair and was opened on 23 June 1966 after a pre-opening celebration the night before. Beatle George Harrison was one of the investors in the...
View ArticleThe Bag O’Nails
The Bag O’Nails was a popular hang out for rock musicians in the 1960s. Situated at 9 Kingley Street in Soho, the venue is probably most famous for being the place where Paul McCartney met his future...
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