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Ricky Long R.I.P.

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Janine Hemsley… Sadly, yesterday Ricky Long passed away. Many of us will remember him as in the The Ricky Norman Sound/ Band. Great musician and fabulous guy. RIP dear Rick

Alan Esdaile… Very sorry to hear Janine.

Janine Hemsley… thanks, he was a great old pro whose band, with the Ted Crouch Band monopolised the music scene in the south east for many a year.

Stephanie Blackledge… indeed they did. Ted Crouch was such a character

John Gale… That’s sad.

David Gamble… Ricky was a dear friend and fellow member of the Lottbridge GC he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, perhaps you could keep us informed of the arrangements as and when they are known, We at the Club send our condolences to Christine and Family, Rest in Peace Ricky..xx

Carol Arnold… Sad

Stephanie Blackledge… We remember him with affection. If Dad were here he would be sending his condolences. So many happy memories RIP Ricky. Stephanie (nee Dann)

Alan Esdaile… Remember working with him back in the day and booking his bands. He was a great supporter of this page and will be sadly missed by many.

Martin Healy… Sad news may he rest in peace, condolences to family.

John Harper… Very sad news. We met many a time when playing at local Eastbourne seafront hotels. Condolences to his family. Please publish funeral arrangements when known.

Funeral arrangements...

Ricky’s funeral is on Wednesday 2nd August at 1.00pm, at Eastbourne Crematorium, main chapel.
No flowers, only mine, but if anyone wishes to do so, donations to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, c/o Payne & Sons, 143 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NN. Christine.

Sounds Easy Band – Eastbourne Bandstand Boxing Day 1986

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Malcolm Cornford, John Hugget (sax), Les Maggs (drums), Janine Anne Scott (vocals), Ricky Douglas (bass vocals). Anyone know who the trumpet player was?

Roy Penfold… It wouldn’t be Bob Turner would it?

Janine Anne Scott… Sure is.

Bob Turner… Wow, blast from the past! I have good memories from that time – xmas concerts on the band stand, the Winter Gardens etc.

Janine Anne Scott… Had 3 gigs that day, great memories.

Ricky Norman Sound – 1970’s.

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Ricky Long… First picture 1976 at Moor Hall Hotel. L–R Norman Bennett, Ricky Long, Roland Dann, Marcy Scott. Second picture I think early 70’s Winter Gardens. Same 3 guys with Jillian Wheeler.

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Queens Hotel Hastings 17th May 1974.

Janine Anne Scott… Omg, I worked with Ricky too.

Andy Knight… By coincidence I am trying to track down Chris Dann, Roland Dann’s son who played bass with me around 1968/69, we did a gig in Battle Road, St Leonards I recall for the Youth Choir, with a guitarist whose name I can’t remember (Gary rings a bell though), if anyone knows the whereabouts of Chris or Gary that would be good. Tx

Christopher Dann… Hi Andy,  just saw this post so apologies for the late reply.  I do remember the gig in Battle road for the youth choir. The guitarist’s name was Gary Trent and he played a Gibson. He was in my class at the Grove.  I seem to remember that we only knew a couple of songs  !!

The Ricky Norman Sound – Manor Barn Tonbridge 1974

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Ricky Long… The Ricky Norman Sound at Manor Barn Tonbridge 1974 playing for Tonbridge Lions at a Castaways Dance with Roland Dann drums, Norman Bennett keyboard, Jillian Wheeler vocals and Ricky Douglas on Bass

Alan Esdaile… Roland looks a bit over dressed.

Ricky Long… But the punters made up for that

Janine Ann Scott… I remember those strides

Christopher Dann… I remember the Ricky Norman Sound because my dad, Roland, was the Drummer. I did a couple of gigs with them on bass when Ricky Douglas was otherwise engaged. Good band. I remember Norman Bennett played a Hammond organ which was quite a big deal back then.

Alison Sargent… He forgot his trousers