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The Abysmal Sisters – 1980

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supplied by Martin Stringer

Phil Thornton, Kevin Hoad, Tony Bird and Martin Stringer.

Phil Thornton… Well thanks for digging this out Martin ! (I don’t remember ever seeing this before) didn’t we have a bass player ?

Alan Esdaile… It would be interesting to know the story behind the props.

Tony May… A definite touch of The Bonzo’s by the look of this pic! (lol)

Martin Stringer… Hi Phil, hope all well with you and yours.  Can’t remember a bass player.

Tony Bird… the fifth member of the band was Mick Ingram and the photo was taken at my studio called Wing at Ninfield circa 1980 and the props what part of the studio decoration. Now that’s recycling.

Julian Richards… cannot forget the Abysmal Sisters , great music , lots of humour ! I went back to Bexhill in September 2014 for 3 weeks , live in Perth , Australia , my best mate Richard Crawley took me in to see Tony Bird , he even gave me a copy of the A/sisters on CD , what a great surprise , still sounds bloody good even after such a long time . Great to see Tony is still in business , you bloody Legend !!
regards , Julian Richards ( Formerly of Bexhill )

You can hear Tony talking about The Abysmal Sisters on my recent radio show… https://www.mixcloud.com/alan-esdaile-johnny-mason/johnny-mason-60s-and-70s-show-on-chr-with-special-guest-tony-bird-180719/

The Culprits – Royal Standard 19th February 2006

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The Culprits playing at the Royal Standard. (Martin Blackman, Kevin Hoad, Chris Barrett, Phil Gill) 19th February 2006

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Photo collage by Peter Millington

Alan Esdaile… Phil Gill with his happy face on! Martin seems to have got the hang of levitation.

Phil Gill….I’m guessing my happy face is because someone had just yelled “Can you do Mustang Sally?!!” in my ear for the fourth time that week

Martin Blackman….Blimey’ forget about this line up, must be time for a reunion! “Mustang Sally Denied”

Robert Searle… Now, come on Phil, you know it’s your favourite number

National Hero – The 58 Club Winchelsea Beach 1980

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Supplied by Tony Bird. Mick Ingram, Kevin Hoad, Paul Kendrick and Tony Bird

Tony Court-holmes… I had forgotten all about the 58 club, I remember getting pissed there once and sleeping on the beach. Oh happy days

Robert Searle… Another good photo

Yvonne Cleland… Moff!

 

Missing Persons – Only A Friend – 1980

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Recorded at Park Gates studio, Catsfield, Sussex (August 10th 1980). Produced by Ike Nossel, Mastered by Martyn Baker.
Song & Vocal – Stephen Winterbottom,     Guitar & Backing Vocal – Martin (Hawk) Luckhurst,
Bass – Martyn Baker,    Keyboards – Ashley Pepper,    Drums – Kevin Hoad.

Catsfield Steamers rehearsal

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supplied by Paul Dengate

Paul Dengate… I have this picture to hand, taken after the time I ran the Box. It’s a Catsfield Steamers rehearsal: Kevin Hoad on drums, John Burgess (later vocalist with Better Days), Brian Chainey just visible behind John, Jane Downes and myself (playing the Gibson SG mentioned in a post on this page a few days ago). Umpteen other Steamers would also have been there.

Yvonne Cleland… I used to work with JB. He’s now the rector at Fairlight church. Catsfield Steamers were a cracking band.

Paul Dengate… The Steamers are still playing, though not so often since Will, Jane, Jo and myself left at the start of this year

Tim Moose Bruce… I like the Plastix on the graffiti o the wall. Remember them as a Bexhill punk band.

Andy Caine… Hi Paul, is that the SG I bought from you?

Paul Dengate… Yes

Jinks – 1994 and 1996

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supplied by Peter Millington http://pet842.wix.com/jinks-the-group

photo one – 1994 – JINKS at The Firs – L-R Terry Chedzoy (Lead Vocals), Trevor Spears (Lead Guitar), Rodney Trowell (Bass Guitar), Kevin Hoad (Drums), Peter Millington (Keyboards)

photo two – Circa 1996 before playing at the Yelton Hotel. L-R Trevor Spears, Peter Millington, Kevin Hoad, Terry Chedzoy, Rodney Trowell – Posted by Peter Millington

Mick Mepham…..Looks like a Charvel on the left there Trev …. unless it’s a Kramer or an Ibanez …

Peter Millington….Charvel – spot on!

and from 2006 ‘ JINKS (Ginger, Ian and Terry) Performing “You Should Be Dancing” at the Royal Standard Pub in Hastings, Sussex

Darren Holmes… Did Terry’s shirt – go well with his tweed! Lol

Joe Knight… how could any one forget those shirts