Alan Essex… One of Joe Meek’s bands.
Lawrence Ralph… Is this the same Riot Squad, that David Bowie recorded 4 – 1967 demos with, released on a 2013 Acid Jazz label E.P ?.
Alan Essex… Yes a young David Bowie joined in 1967, after the death of Joe Meek. Some info and a picture here:
http://www.musiclikedirt.com/…/david-bowie-and-the…/
Janie Watson… Steve Maxted was one of the best dj’s.
supplied by Sarah Harvey
Mick O’Dowd… Went to the Vanity Fare gig but walked out half way through along with alot of others. The between numbers banter was absolutely pornographic. Not what you’d expect from a band like this.
Gerry Fortsch… Suspect did great Spencer Davis covers
photos supplied by Jozef Maxted
Jim Breeds… Brilliant 🙂
Caz Simpson… Oh wow! That brings back so many memories!
Janine Anne Hemsley… OMG
Eric Harmer… I remember going on stage on the down a yard of beer comp
Caz Simpson… Does anyone remember George? The lovely guy who always ate the raw eggs
Kevin Burchett… I remember George I think he came over from Bexhill he was always on the stage
John Wilde… George was never afraid to get out on the floor and be the first to dance.
Mick Knights… He also walked from Bexhill and back every evening!
Andre Martin…. Steve [ with the shades] taken at the Black Umbrella Promotions Day for PYE records at Shepperton Studio – mid 1970s, he is standing next to the handsome hairy one – ME !!
Pete Pursglove… ha ha remember him well ,good show he used to do
Alan Esdaile… DJ Johnny Francis special guest on the Tamla night.
David Edwards… The SBJeans were probably past their sell by date in 73
Andy Qunta….I remember going to this one. Was a big Edgar Broughton fan back then. Loved their Wasa Wasa album.
Alan Esdaile …..I’m pretty sure I went to this and think I saw Edgar Broughton Band 3 times on the pier. I don’t remember Sarah Gordan’s House of Bondage but I expect I was tied to the bar when they were on.
Tony Court-holmes…remember it well, nice pun alan
Mick Knights….The question is, should they have allowed the demons in, in the first place!
Alan Esdaile…. out demons out
Henry Mann…..Never saw them but once had a round of golf with Steve Broughton and Tom Newman.
Mark Sims…..Out Demons Out. That was one of Edgar Broughton’s song as I remember.
Mick O’Dowd……Who or what was Sarah Gordon’s House of Bondage? Sounds intriguing!
Paul Sleet... was at this one. Sarah Gordon in sexy dominatrix gear!
Geoff Peckham… I was certainly there. I seem to remember Edgar Broughton turned up late (takes some doing for an all niter, doesn’t it!). He explained that when they were crossing the Thames they saw someone threatening to jump off the bridge, so he stopped and managed to persuade him not to…I’m sure that’s what he said! Thanks, Alan. So I must have seen Blonde on Blonde there then.
Andy Qunta… I kind of remember he was late, but I don’t remember the story of why! Wow! Hard to argue with an excuse like that! Much better than the usual “dog ate my homework” stuff!
Steve Maxted… good to be reminded of those great all nighters that I was DJ at, thanks Alan.
Henry Mann… Played golf with Steve Broughton about seventeen years later.
Terry Hardwick… Another band I supported at Kingston Polytechnic also Van Der Graaf Generator
Kev Potts… Steve Maxted was the best DJ. Hi Steve i am 65 now i remember when i was about 18 at the Aquarius night club Thursday Nights good old days. Beer drinking, eggs with the shell on and those bloody thunder flashes.
Steve Maxted… yes haha
Tony Court-holmes… i was there
Miltons Fingers, 1968. Left to right: Tony “Spike” Milligan, Milton, Alan Stevenson and Bert Coupe. photo: https://garagehangover.com/miltons-fingers/
Judy Atkinson… I remember going to see Steve Maxted at the Aquarius club in George St, Thursday nights in the 70s
Haze photo supplied by Robert Searle
Ticket supplied by Diane Leigh, autograph is on the back of the ticket
Robert Searle… Back left is Robert Searle on bass, Les Harding guitar,Colin Rotheroe guitar. Front is Les Pennock vocals Bernie Marchant vocals and Dave Funnel drums. Bob, Les Harding and Colin Rotheroe backing vocals. Got my trusted Fender bass in my right hand. Hated those steps at the back of Aquarius where we bought the gear up but had a great night. We also did the Cobweb before the Aquarius opened. John booked us.
Robert Searle… Saw the Sweet at the Aquarius.Ive heard bad reports of the Sweet but that night , they were brilliant.Their playing was just as good as say Deep Purple ,their vocal harmonies were fantastic. That night at the Aquarius proved how good they were.A great rocking group with great vocals.
Alan Esdaile… I was at that Sweet gig and we were packed in like sardines. They were very good.
Leigh Wieland-Boys… I was there too, remember it like it was yesterday!
Robert Searle… A real great thumping backing ,great musicians.Vocals were fantastic with Andy Scotts high vocals were unbelievable, real professionals.
Chris Giles… I saw Sweet at the Aquarius …my friends dragged me along…. I wasn’t keen to see them… I was shocked they were brilliant one of the best acts I’ve seen.
Barry French… I was knocked out by Sweet at the Aquarius, I was expecting a pop band, & if my memory serves me correct I think they opened up with a WHO medley.
Matt Thomas… Too young but got sweets autographs
Ian McGilvray… Great Band. My favourite
Ronald Burgoyne… That must be when we saw them Mac
Ian McGilvray.. I think it was Ron. Great band with excellent harmonies.
Merv Kennard… that was a good night, so was the dlwp gig last December.
Paul Bryant… Fantastic band.
