Day: 20 July 2023

Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – Hastings Pier 20th July 1972

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ticket supplied by Clive Richardson

Clive Richardson… The support band did not turn up, so Kingdom Come did a longer set.

Stan Atkinson… Was there, mad as a hatter ! very enjoyable gig !

Andy Davies… Oh I remember this! Fire was a big influence on my brother Simon’s disco show. His DJ name was Tony Kane and when he played that song he would wear my Nan’s fur coat, a creepy rubber mask and a flaming head dress, which was basically a bent pierced thin copper tube some elastic a piece of plastic tubing and a camping gaz cylinder for fuel. I used to have to light the gas coming from the copper. Amazingly the worst accident he ever had was a little burnt hair -he cultivated a pretty good Afro for a white boy in the 70s! Sadly 10 years gone on the 7th of this month.

Jeremy Harrison… I didn’t know Arthur Brown had been to the pier. Amazing it didn’t catch fire that night!

Paul Cullen… Does anyone remember who else besides Crazy world of Arthur Brown and I think Curved Air played at the Pilot field in the 60s?I think it was the Kinks but I’m not sure

Tracy Birrell… I was there and remember how crazy it was.Arthur set his head alight when he sang Fire!

 

Ricky Long R.I.P.

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Janine Hemsley… Sadly, yesterday Ricky Long passed away. Many of us will remember him as in the The Ricky Norman Sound/ Band. Great musician and fabulous guy. RIP dear Rick

Alan Esdaile… Very sorry to hear Janine.

Janine Hemsley… thanks, he was a great old pro whose band, with the Ted Crouch Band monopolised the music scene in the south east for many a year.

Stephanie Blackledge… indeed they did. Ted Crouch was such a character

John Gale… That’s sad.

David Gamble… Ricky was a dear friend and fellow member of the Lottbridge GC he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, perhaps you could keep us informed of the arrangements as and when they are known, We at the Club send our condolences to Christine and Family, Rest in Peace Ricky..xx

Carol Arnold… Sad

Stephanie Blackledge… We remember him with affection. If Dad were here he would be sending his condolences. So many happy memories RIP Ricky. Stephanie (nee Dann)

Alan Esdaile… Remember working with him back in the day and booking his bands. He was a great supporter of this page and will be sadly missed by many.

Martin Healy… Sad news may he rest in peace, condolences to family.

John Harper… Very sad news. We met many a time when playing at local Eastbourne seafront hotels. Condolences to his family. Please publish funeral arrangements when known.

Funeral arrangements...

Ricky’s funeral is on Wednesday 2nd August at 1.00pm, at Eastbourne Crematorium, main chapel.
No flowers, only mine, but if anyone wishes to do so, donations to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, c/o Payne & Sons, 143 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NN. Christine.