Jam booked but didn’t appear?? Hastings Pier 10th December 1977

Not sure if this is The Jam or were booked to appear and didn’t. Any ideas (Pete Fairless)?. They did play the pier on the 23rd April 1977 replacing Johnny Thunders.

Peter Fairless… While it would have fit their tour itinery – Canterbury, 9th and Croydon 11th, they didn’t play this gig. Shame!

Alan Esdaile… Thanks Pete, they must have been booked though.

Peter Fairless… Yes. The Jam website says Paul was at home in Woking doing an interview on that Saturday.

Mark Hardwick… Ha.I remember it was blowing gales that night, I walked down to the pier to see Johnny Thunders (who didn’t turn up) When I got there Jam/The Jam were playing instead. Unfortunately I turned around and went home again. So never saw the band.

Tony Court-holmes… missed it

Cunning Stunts – James Burton 1993

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Karen Sweatman….Cunning Stunts downstairs at the James Burton around 1993. Somebody called Jez on guitar (used to play with 3am), Gambo on bass and Nigel Millichamp on drums. Must have been halloween or something

Tim Moose Bruce…..went to an amazing party in 86 at Camber. we were playing ( Blind Bats) together with Cracked Mirror and Cunning Stunts. went all thru the nite with a big jam session at the end. bands still playing at 10 the next morning!

Yvonne Cleland….Reminds me of Unicorn Dad and Robo Dad.

Geoff Peckham….Me too!

Tim Moose Bruce… And the James Burton, or it’s previous name mr Cherry’s. A great loss when live music stopped there.

Alan Vale… Seen them at the Carlisle back in the day

Pete Prescott… Train spotting nights were great! And French nights !

Denny Laine R.I.P.

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More information… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67630264

Jacquie Hinves… I am so sorry to hear the death of Denny Laine. He was a wonderfully talented sweet man and I remember spending time with him and the McCartney’s and Jimmy Mc at the White Hart in Catsfield when they recorded at Parkgate Recording Studios. May he rest in eternal and everlasting peace. Xxx

Peter Fairless… RIP, Denny Laine. McCartney could only have dreamed of writing something as good as ‘Say You Don’t Mind’.

Colin Bell… I am heartbroken, Denny & I go back many years, I would not have had the life in music I’ve had without him. God bless, you’ll be forever missed.

Robert Searle… RIP Denny Laine

John Wilde… Thank you Denny.

Gerry Fortsch… Peace & Love.

Alamo Leal… Denny was a talented musician! I had the fortune to see him playing once and it was a huge lesson on simplicity and taste. My condolences. RIP.

Chris Howard… RIP Denny a very talented musician.

Mick O’Dowd… Really loved this guy. He was the REAL Moody Blues and never really got the acclaim that he so richly deserved.His solo career produced some under-rated classics and we all know what happened when he joined Wings. Co-writing Mull of Kintyre. He came across as a thoroughly nice person without the egotism that posses alot of less talented people, RIP Denny You Came You Saw You Conquered!

Dave Lelliott… RIP

Angela Mitchell… Rest In Peace Denny

Neil Partrick… Musician Denny Laine’s death announced yesterday saddened me as an unembarrassed fan of Wings since the age of 9 when I heard the classic single ‘Jet’ for the first time. Laine’s contributions to Paul McCartney’s new band were important, including co-writing ‘No Words’ on probably the best Wings’ LP, ‘Band On The Run’. A fellow Beat Boom northerner, with the early Moody Blues Denny was as important as McCartney in the shaping and influencing of the ’60s UK pop group explosion. In 67 he wrote and performed the classic psychedelic pop song ‘Say You Don’t Mind’. Laine became a key prop to McCartney in forging the solo Beatle’s new musical identity in the 1970s. However, it is surely for his/the Moody Blues’ take on the song ‘Go Now’, one of the greatest musical performances/UK pop singles ever, that Denny Laine should be most appreciated.

Drew Mclauchlan… I saw him with Ginger Baker’s Air Force in Cambridge in another millennium, but I never caught him in any of the “big” bands. Always loved “Go Now” though

Denny Laine with Colin Bell

Colin Bell… Tunbridge Wells 1997, Denny & band, which included some members ‘moonlighting’ from The Rubettes & me. 30 years on, almost exactly, from the release of ‘Say You Don’t Mind’ which I’m (attempting) to sing with him. A priceless moment for me & now a much treasured memory.

Catherine Ireland… Denny worked with Ray when we lived in New Romney and he was lovely

Leigh Mitchell… Great photos!

Joe Knight… Wow! That’s awesome!

Neil Partrick… That’s excellent Colin. Great pics. Which members of The Rubettes were in tow in the day?

Colin Bell… Hard to remember exactly now Neil, but i think it was Alex & possibly Mick, but we only met for a brief time on the day. It was a town festival & i was in charge of all the acts so I was running between Denny, Suzi Quatro, Peter Sarstedt & half a dozen other acts all on different stages, so i was a bit busy!

 

Suspect photo 1971 and Advert for Observer Dance with Highway 10th December 1971

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Robert Searle….That’s when Suspect had record out on Decca .It was called Belinda/Mariooka. Loved my short time with Suspect

Stuart Moir….Would be nice to look that young all the time eh!!.. The other guys in the band were Mick Ingram and Graham Putland and of course Dave “beano” Easton .. Many years devoted to the band and all who sailed in her

Paul Kilford… Where they all ” hair models ” at some point ? Just had a barbers flashback.

Andy Qunta… 2 great bands!

Vic Williams… Is that David Walliams in the front ??? Or his exact double don’t you think ???

 

Hastings Sound – Kings Road St Leonards-On-Sea Christmas 1975

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Harry Randall… That was a great place to hang out and get amps repaired bought my JTM Marshall 45watt for £90.00 I think they fetch about £3000 now wish I’d kept it!

Jan Warren… Oh them prices??!!

Tony Qunta… Yes wish I could buy an electric guitar for £16.50!

Kevin Burchett… Im sure hastings sound supplied some of the lights and disco gear for Scalliwags

Dave Nattress… Memories…bought my first PA there – HH MA100? 5/6 channel 10 mixer/amp and a 100w slave, AKG D1200ES mike, HH speakers on stands, then a pair of Carlsbro bass bins, then another mixer/amp. Hastings Sound was a good hang-out.

Kevin Burchett… this is a full page spread in The Observer and Hastings Sound are in it, when they opened Scalliwags

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Dave Weeks… Whatever happened to Leisure Music in Silverhill?