from Roger Bristow Dizzy Tiger Music a great listing of groups that played in Hastings from the 60’s to the 70’s.
Hastings Pier – 1962-1974 plus some later gigs.
These you will find under the archive link at the top of the page:-
Aquarius – 1971 – 1974
The Cobweb – 1968 – 1970
The Witch Doctor – 1964 – 1967
plus more…
A great picture of Factory from Andy Qunta’s website www.andyqunta.com
I asked Andy where the name ‘Factory’ came from and got this reply :
Well I was working in a factory around that time, it was on an industrial estate. (Tich Turner was working for another company on the same estate, which was where I first met him). I don’t know if that’s why we called it Factory, but maybe. We thought of it as a band that made music, therefore – Factory. The first name we had was Jack Plugg, which we thought was hiliarious for a couple of weeks, and then the joke wore off! A friend of mine at Hastings College, called Dave Gurney, suggested we call ourselves Cherubim, Seraphim, Angel & Tone! Umm, thanks, Dave! Andy Qunta
Drummer – Lol Cooksey
Students Leaflet. This should read Nik Turner not Ink Turner!
SMART 4
Nice Day and good to be back at the White Rock Hotel, great venue for a coffee and a chat. Talk was about a paper gig guide, new logo on our website www.ninebattles.com which reflects a 70’s feel. Hastings Pier, will the theatre be big enough to attract top names, Bob Knight’s memories. Excellent tv show on David Bowie. Possibilty of organising an early evening get together. ‘Venuu’ in Geroge Street has gigs lined up and a new venue in Kings Road ‘Kave Gallery‘ which used to be ‘The Happening‘ many years ago and John Wilde’s connection. Andre’s press cuttings and lots of interest in the local 60’s band ‘Deep Purple‘ featuring Titch Turner. Andre has promised some more great pictures soon, so watch this space. Don’t forget if anyone has any old band cuttings photos etc, please feel free to post them here. More talk on the Disc Jockey Record Shop and Alan Jensen. Kevin Carlyon has been asked to screen test for the new series of ‘Big Brother’. Mick Mepham’s write up in the paper. Carnival FM Radio from the Jenny Lind in August. Still trying to track down Colin Parker aka Colin Bell. Also chat on Steve Maxted, The Equals, Geno Washington still putting on a great show and looking forward to seeing the flight of the Vulcan over Hastings on 16th June.
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Another good session at the White Rock Hotel – we covered a lot of ground and I have some more research to do – that’s what happens when we get together and share experiences and stories, great stuff, great location, great people, and I can also confirm as I had lunch beforehand GREAT FOOD – well done Lawrence and the staff. Will keep posting and looking forward to the next meeting. Andre Palfrey-martin
Interesting site which list what prices records got at auction.
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great site Alan – found copies of ‘Peter Pan hits the suburbs’ going for loads !!
Philip George Thornton
The next get together is Friday 31st May 3.30pm at the White Rock Hotel.
Please mention to anyone you think will be interested and don’t forget if you got any old pictures, cuttings, etc bring them along. I look forward to seeing everyone.
