Dum Dum Boys – Oasis Club Rye early 80’s

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photos supplied by Barry French

Barry French, Judith Clarke, Neil Cartwright, Den Wootton and Andy.

Anyone remember the surname of the keyboard player?

Judi Clark… Found this site by accident as thought I saw Martin Stringer walking past the hairdressers in Silchester Rd yesterday, so Googled him and found that sadly he’s no longer with us. Nor Robin Heggie – another talent lost – and Steve Demetri. I believe that’s Andy Ellis on keys. We remained friends for many years but, sadly, he’s gone, too, 20 or so years ago. He suffered a brain injury from a motorcycle crash (pillion) which eventually took him some years later. Anyway, I was up to 3am absorbed by the family trees of the bands I was connected to. There was a shout out from Andy Knight on one of the posts. Don’t know how to get in touch, but maybe site admin can pass on email? I’ve been off the scene 30 years or more but it did prompt some fond memories. I’m alive and well in Bexhill. Big love to you all.

Nastassja Kashevsky… yes, it is Andy Ellis. He played keys in the Decorators with us!

Barry French… Great to hear from Judi! She did a brilliant job fronting us Dum Boys & composed some fine songs. My favourites were “The wind is crying” (Hope Ive got the title right) & a horror parody of “And then he kissed me” called “And then he bit me” So sad about Andy, he should have had long life of fun & gigging in front of him.

 

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shared from Denise Brace

Denise Brace… Had some good times in here

Steve Fox… Me too

Tony Court-holmes… blast from the past there mate

Paul Dunlinson… Great place

Julie Findlay-jones… Wow that’s a blast from the past, I’d forgotten about going there.

Ivor John… Wow I worked there for a while in 78 for Bob also owner of Rye Records & Denim

Bernard Baker… One of the best clubs I went to 1982 area.. An old geezer on the decks but so with it xxxx

Gerry Fortsch… Bob used the singles as beer mats and still put them on the turn tables, those were the days and they put on some good bands on the Thursday nights.

David Martin… Yes I’ve had some good times in there

Pearl Phillips… Loved that club..Bob Press..Bob Hamilton and Tom Kimmet..Good Old Days..X

Tony Ham… It was advertised as the friendliest club in the south, there were fights most weekends!