Holly Golightly has an uncontrollable, hysterical reaction to very bad news. I retired from the band in 1980 and moved back to Southend in 1999. Rod thinks hes in Vancouver. It was while we were at Alexanders that Mark went to Gibraltar and won The Gibraltar Singing Contest, this was like a mini Eurovision Song Contest. Jim. Yes, I do live in Vancouver on Canadas Pacific Coast. seabrook grays harbor county, wa, united states Plough Lane was a football stadium in Wimbledon, south west London.For nearly eighty years it was the home ground of Wimbledon Football Club, from September 1912 until May 1991, when the club moved their first team home matches to Selhurst Park as part of a groundshare agreement with Crystal Palace.Both clubs' reserve teams then used Plough Lane as their home ground until 1998, when the site . Phil Thomas and myself still perform in the Rayleigh based band Full Circle and Keith Chesher occasionally deputises on drums. Hello Bruce, If you need any information about the band please email me on timgentle@hotmail.com or phone me on land line +441642-557979 or mobile +447850-515058 Cheers, Have Fun. Watched Gangsters & listened to Stevie Wonder, Sex Pistols etc. How memory plays tricks on us all. Jim, I also have what seems to be the 12inch 15ips NAB copy master tape of Tim Gentle & His Gentlemen and The Monotones recordings at Regent Sound Studios in Denmark Street in 1964, the songs on the tape are, Someones in the Kitchen With Dinah, Somethings Hurting Me, So Sad, When Will I be Loved, The Fix, 1st take, The Fix 2nd Take, Heaven Fell Last Night, Let Him Go, Little Roses, Words of Love, Ive Been Thinking About You, and Thats My Song. A great loss but some great memories! but great reading all the forums,also we use to go to orchid ballroom purley. It was designed to be a demo studio and we quickly gained a reputation for quality recordings. He is frontman for a local group in Dorset who,s genre is punk/heavy metal/rap (OH,IT MAKES ME FEEL SO OLD!!! Mark would sometimes would perform some guest vocals when not changing a barrel, throwing out a trouble maker or stocking up the bars. He was a quiet modest sort of chap. Ian is now an eminent ceramicist. Cinderella Rockerfellas. This was our first meeting at the Ilford Palais with Andrew Loog Oldham, later to become the Rolling Stones Manager. Best Regards, Bruce Welsh, Victoria British Columbia, Canada. ada.lnk.to/Shadows. All images supplied by Colin Bell. Went to Tiffanys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqgESu4A_E4, http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/432/exhibition_to_showcase_southends_rich_musical_heritage. We had been staying at our home in France and the mail and papers had stacked up, meanwhile. I believe our first attempt at recording in a professional studio was around 1963 at The Regent Sound studio in Denmark Street. Originally, there was Maxine & Geoff singing, Rod Nolan on drums, Ian on bass (for a short while), Richard Bainbridge on sax, John Spinx on Vox Continental organ later we added baritone sax & trumpet. I often stayed with him and his parents as I didnt live in the Southend area. Brian stopped playing with the group as his businesses were commanding so much more of his time. The last re-union saw Dad and Jim guest play at my Sisters wedding in 2007, where they grabbed the live bands instruments and rocked for a couple of songsyouve still got it fellas! Mark, who had for many years been a good drummer, was a natural on this new instrument. Tunnel 267 - Wimbledon's Premier Bar and Club The club was built in the 1920s as the UK's first purpose-built ballroom. Tiffany & Co. Official | Luxury Jewelry, Gifts & Accessories Since 1837 It was a rich and much missed era of genuine live sound and great gigs, now smothered in miming, electronic sound manipulation and image above ability. Happy days. What I clearly remember is that it was him that suggested I stop playing the guitar, adopt a stage name along with Nigel and that the two of us should front the group as lead singers. Somebody did a website on me a couple of years ago. We new them well and played alternative nights at The Elms in Southend . The Ivy League who were enjoying chart success with Tossing and Turning refused to go on stage if we sang any of their numbers which they had heard us rehearse. Normally these sessions took place in the mornings, and after a late previous night at the club some of the higher notes were a little difficult. First to Review. I cannot use a computer and I do not text but my contact details can be found on the Moody Blues website. Anyway I happened to find this site and could not beleive all the information etc which takes me back to that era. We did, however, reduce the number of people in the group. Brian was great at playing like Hank Marvin whilst doing The Shadows steps with myself and Pete. Mark left the group in 1964 in order to pursue a solo career with Brian as his manager. Worked for Ford Research and Perkins Engines in their Consultancy Dept. Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in the UK capital: When is Wimbledon? Ever since that time I have been wondering who Alexander was. and The Elms was responsible for many a hangover!! 48 ratings [SFM] fredina's nightclub. After nearly 45 years,today I finally tracked down and met up with Jim Eaton at the Elms only to be greeted with the tragic news that Mark Lloyd had lost his fight with cancer.As a singer myself with another local group and who was frequently invited as guest singer with the Monotones in Marks absence, I admired him tremendously and counted him as a good friend.He was supremely talented with a powerful voice, capable of singing anything from good old rock and roll to ballads and everything in between. Hi Roger, The name of the seven piece group you mention was The Continentals. The early 60s were a fantastic time for fans of live music: the Southend Sound led to a number of serious legends. faculty website; Services. I used to love the end term dances with the Monotones playing. Would that be possible? Caesars, Streatham. Hi Mike, Its been a while since I looked at the site as I have just returned from Australia on a visit to my daughter and family. TIFFANYS - 1715 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA - Yelp Glad to hear that your Mum is still around, perhaps next time you visit you could look us up. I was a good friend of Gary Brooker at Westcliff High School and remember sitting in on a couple of The Paramounts rehearsals. I also worked at the Lyceum on the Miss World gigs, by that time I had formed a dance group with two other girls, we were called The Revolution. It was a flop. I understand you know my father Elliott Burchmore, I am trying to reach him. Tim still plays in a duo and a group in the north of England..he also has played with the Commitments and the Hit men / Class of 64.I went on to become a founder member of the Scottish Ballet Company and toured the world dancing with Rudolph Nureyev and sharing roles with Margot Fonteyn! I have surfed the tinternet for a similar image in vain. Nothing can compare to the brown, beige, cream random pattern on this midi length hooded monstrosity but they were all the rage then). As I recall we had music every night Modern and Trad jazz Mondays and Fridays, Pop Tues Thurs and Saturday and the lounge combo on a Sunday evening. Your email address will not be published. Hi John By pure accident I came across this site looking for old 60s photos of Southend. It features 9 tracks by The Monos, 6 by Mark and 12 of The Treetops. Whilst I am thankful for my time in the Monotones professional full time musicianship was not for me. . Hi Jim Still trying to contact carol hopefully will be successful and be in touch. Please consider donating archival materials such as photos, records, news clippings, scrapbooks or other material from the '60s. I have found where Tims business is and will try to make contact. Brian had three other venues Scotts in Croydon. I did own all of their UK records but unfortunately dont have them anymore. Well, the song was Its Great. Finally during the year Pete Stanley also decided to leave to concentrate on his business. This has never been played since it came out of Regent Sound, probably no good now, but should play it to find out? I also manage a band called The Hitmen http://www.thehitmen.eu with Mick Avory drummer from the Kinks and Eric Haydock original bass player with The Hollies. Glad to hear your son Christopher is doing well and my regards to Jim and Brian as and when you contact them. As ex-WHSB I too have lots of memories of those days generally, and of our association with the Monotones, mainly Nigel and Brian. Subscribed. Jim, I still remember fondly all those happy nights at The Elms ( and sometimes The Halfway House ) If you remember, I used to stand in for Mark occasionally You always wanted me to sing Only Make Believe and that blasted Trains and Boats and Planes. Later, I worked with Arthur Jim Smith, the Klansmens drummer: and he also played in our abortive Shades band: as did Douggie, ex Premiers. They called themselves JONAH AND THE WHALES, me being paternal (??) Condolenses to Marks family and relations. I used to run a little garage business in Southend and frequently attended The Elms and other venues where you played. Breakfast at Tiffany's - DELETED STRIPPER SCENE (9) - YouTube Tiffany Retweeted. To Gentleman JIM , my gracious Good- Bye , He was just EATON at Westcliff High . SUBSCRIBE. Its surprising what you suddenly remember at 3 in the morning whilst spending a pennyand not always the good things.in fact a bit of a nightmare from a performance at The Elms!! The Iconic Blue Box. Hi Sally, It was so good to hear from you, Pam and I were so pleased at your obvious success and of course Tims also. In May 1964, Brian, Pete and myself took a short holiday in Amsterdam. My e-mail address is jimboeat@hotmail.com All the best Mike, Regards, Jim. BB. The home of Tennis on BBC Sport online. I dont suppose you know what happened to Gordon? Problem was, how could a then little known group fill the venue, on a Thursday evening when it was in any case competing with the London? Charles Lewis Tiffany's passion for acquiring rare and unusual gemstones paved the way for Tiffany & Co.'s longstanding legacy of discovery and exploration, establishing the company's reputation as a world-renowned jeweler. Lionel looked like a sort of overweight lump: how appearances can be deceiving! Stream Tiffany's Nightclub Rotherham 1974 by the glummer twins on desktop and mobile. In 1965 we became busier than ever and played several gigs at The Basildon Locarno as the support band to many chart bands. Could I get in touch with him?? If you contact Peter, he has my email address and I would appreciate a hello. The Locarno was closed between 1929 and 1934. Hi Pete, I was interested in your comments about our supposed recording of When will I be Loved and as I am pretty much house bound at the moment due to the snow etc. Toeing the line in all white, players find ways to stand out at Wimbledon. Pete was originally a local barber, working in Milton Street, which no longer exists. I was looking for something in my archives (I must organise them one day!) Although I was never in a band, I followed the Southend groups around the local venues and it was great to be reminded of them The Elm, The London, The Palace, Whitehall and Snakes Lane, Eastwood. I very much hope that this note will reach you and help me on my quest. Most of working life has been in aviation but now looking after sheep. I left Southend and went on to work in Oxford, before settling in Derby in 1970, where I opened a motor repair business which prospered well until I sold out in 1989. When I left Tiffanys I went to New York and ended up working for United Nations joined UNICEF which spawned a fantastic career as an aid worker working all over the world culminating in 10 years in China in the 80s. Somehow, I was introduced to Brian Alexander, as Paul Dunning was leaving the Monotones and they needed a bass player: bit of a challenge as Id actually never played bass, only lead and rhythm. I am also ex-Westcliff High School (1955-1960) and was for a time in the same class as you, Jim, and Andrew Rainbow who has corresponded recently. Sorry about the confusion with Gus Chesney, my memory must be playing tricks on me or the Watney Manns IPA was, at the time, too strong for a young lad like me. We were approached to return to Holland and play a four night gig at a club in The Hague which we eagerly accepted. The original bass player was, I believe, Graham Davidson (or Graham Dee), a friend of mine. And if you do visit, you may get the chance [ if the attendants not looking ] to touch Gary Brookers silk cape. He could play Merle Travis stuff while we were trying to get the hang of Apache! I have asked him to add any comments to this web page to bring everyone up to date on his life since leaving The Treetops. Strip Club Owner. I would not have traded it for anything else but often think of the early days in Leigh/Westcliff! Went to his house. ]However they did broadcast a pretend band playing Its Great and Anymore on No Hiding Place which was a very tame 60s version of The Bill.And how can we forget the Juke Box Jury when the panel reviewed Its Great and Tommy Trinder,an octogenarian music hall entertainer quipped they may think its great but I dont,and voted it a Miss.Well I would like to point out that his version of Champagne Charlie is for sale on ebay for 4.99.A copy of Its Great is on Musicstack for 26 not to mention a copy of What Would I do for 228!!!! We used to see various acts appearing there. I learned from my friend Michael Lynch that the song was What Would I Do by the Monotones, a group from Southend-on Sea in Essex, about 45 miles directly east of London. You may have these but if not I can send themif I can remember how to ! Jam with friends but no paid work. However, following the article graffiti started to appear around the school such as Jim for headmaster and What Would I Do without Jim. We introduced a set of vibes to our three guitars and drums line-up. General. Train was late had to wait hour. Small world. I fell asleep on the train and woke with somebody tapping me on the shoulder and saying Hello Rodney. Mark loyd/ nigel basham is still going in ausse. Later on I worked in the City with a guy who became my closest chum, for a while: and we formed a new group. Most venues only had a licence for two musicians, and playing chart covers wasnt easy with only two band members. We met up with Rod Clarke, who replaced me temporarily in 1965 and he was able to put names to so many faces [ my memory fails me too often these days ]now where was I.ah yes, if you have time [ no excuse as youve retired ] check out his CV at http;//www.themoodyblues.co.uk/page46.htm..Im always impressed by those who made music their life. Favorited. I became friends with Brian and we found we had two common interestsguitars and girls. I remember Gary always getting out his drum sticks betwen classes and giving a drum solo on his desk. The new club, which was to be called Bentleys was based on the same successful format and again required a trio of musicians. Mecca saw these wins as a cause for celebration at the club and were told to play one special night dressed in tennis gear. The bridge is especially fine, with tremolo guitar behind the vocals if I say that I love you, and you know that its true . Dino Coccia, a session drummer and occasional dep, took over. Many a good night meeting nice girls and enjoying the Treetops. I left in 1961 to go to University to read Engineering as I could not see that music was a profitable career. Another local venue was The Halfway House pub (if I remember the name correctly) by the sailing club at Thorpe Bay on the Esplanade. 15 Manchester nightclubs you might remember from your youth If you wish to contact me through Chris (rchrisbishop@gmail.com) you may be able to help me out. I have to stop me now from getting carried away: let me say so: In this year I saw them ALL. Pete and Jim were unable to forward your email address and I am very loath to post my email address into public domain blogs as there are some nasty harvesting software that could give me a hard time. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon - kestonrocks.com The Elms was our local haunt Tuesdays and Thursdays and every other Saturday as I recall 1 shilling and sixpence om Tuesdays and two bob on Thursdays. 3 talking about this. In 1975 Tiffany's opened. best concrete pond sealer; mortal kombat 11 kronika fight; teacup poodle wyoming. Would be delighted to supply a CD if you email me direct at pncstanley@talktalk.net and Ill give you details. Exterior view of Tiffanys night club in London. May 1966 P018524 He said that he had some friends back home who strummed a few tunes together and I was invited to join in. Would you have an e-mail address that I might write to him at? Terrible winds outside nearly got blown away on my way home. I remember Lionel from the Estuary Gym, as I trained there. The band gives a sharp performance on the flip, Is It Right though the song is less distinctive than the top side. My name is Judi and I was a waitress at Tiffanys. The two other most popular groups were The Whirlwinds and The Paramounts ( later to gain fame as Procul Harem ). tiffany's nightclub wimbledon - shantisrl.com This obviously could not continue and it became necessary to find another drummer/vocalist. Wallpaper Engine > Workshop > DahSharky's Workshop . I took on another organist, but this time someone who could sing as well. Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/treetopsband imposters if you ask me! Up to five concerts per week, and watching EVERYTHING on popmusic on TV and there was some! They would need to be of high-ish resolution, probably not copied from the Garage/Treetops website. In 63 / 64 I saw a crime program on TV with a Beat Band involved in some way. J dancing with Adam all night. Mark had been living in Sydney, Australia where he ran a successful event/management company. 1920s. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon - coinfluence.in Do you remember these South West London nightclubs? Their leader at the time was Jimmy Mack the keyboard player. Hi De Hi Jim Well I think weve gone full circle.We started the band by rehearsing in Brians garage [his parents and gran must have been glad it was at the bottom of the garden!] They later went from strength to strength and he became, eventually an agent. Finally, can anyone remember an excellent guitarist who used to play with Pete Willsher in a cafe on the Southend East sea front. Pasar Minggu adalah sebuah kelurahan yang terletak di Kecamatan Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan. Nigel was renamed as Mark Lloyd and I was given the ridiculous name of Thurston Crane! It possessed more lumps than a giant toad! I much more got into American pop. I havent visited the web site for some time so apologies for the delay in my reply. Blog Home Uncategorized tiffany's nightclub wimbledon. Played a Futurama / Selmer(?) Is Brian still in this world? Colin Bell. It was one of the premiere south London nightspots of the time, with Glenn Miller, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin among the top names to grace its stage. club xl harrisburg capacity; pivotal group snapnurse; what happened to sofia's daughter in john wick 3; rachel lavine robbie kaplan; Theres 3 of us Monotones still alive and kicking ( rocking ? )
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