Day: 24 August 2023

John Kingdon R.I.P.

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Colin Tapp… Hi to all members to let you know that John Kingdon has passed away after a long illness. I played bass guitar and John was the front man and singer in The Humperdinks.

Leigh Mitchell… So sorry to hear this. His band played at my brother’s wedding in 1974! I used to see JK around town a lot back then and he always remembered me from the wedding, lovely guy

Lloyd Johnson… Sad news Colin

Alan Esdaile… I’m so very sorry to hear this very sad news. Many happy memories of seeing John perform on stage. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Colin Bell… I’m so sorry to hear this, he was a lovely, kind and considerate man, deepest condolences.

Funeral details and tribute page..

https://john-kingdon.muchloved.com/

Barry French… Very sad news. I met John when the Humperdinck’s did a couple of gigs with Soulxpress at the George Street Hall. A really nice gentleman.

Allison Brampton… I’m one of John’s children and I’m putting together a scrap book of photos, if anyone has any they would like to share please email me allisonbrampton@googlemail.com

 

The Phoenix City Setback – Hastings Pier 24th August 1968.

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Sarah Harvey… The Phoenix City Setback – August 24th, 1968. I know nothing about this group. Anyone remember them?

Mick O’Dowd… Not even a vague memory.

Andre Martin… There was a band of similar name from Manchester who were a hard working soul band in and around the NW, This could well have been an opportunity to play for a London Promoter – John Schofield. I have check my diary and that is who was booked in but I have to say that I don’t have any memories of the night.

Alan Esdaile… Not a clue. I thought Marshall Scott would have remembered buy no joy.