DJ360 6,712 Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Will2017, thanks for the tip about the 'Playedinaband' site. A goldmine of info. Found this: Whichwhat pictured on the stage of the 360 Club in 1969. 50 years ago! I've consulted my 1969 diary and we had them booked on Sunday 2nd Feb 1969, and Saturday 19th April 1969, so very likely one of those dates. I will almost certainly have DJ'd both nights. Just for interest, the Exit sign just visible is over the 'Stage Door'/Fire Escape on the side wall of the club. Looking out of there you'd see St Mary's Church and a view down towards Boowul Market. I don't know if the fire escape has survived the conversion of the 360 club into flats. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will2017 34 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 DJ 360, I was the bass player in Litter-played at the 360 Club. You may have the DJ. Regards, Will2017 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Hi Will, According to my diary, we had Tiny Davis and Litter on Sun 16th Feb, and Fri 28th March 1969. You must've been decent or you wouldn't have got asked back!! I DJ'd both. I also have a vague memory of a band called 'Tiny Davis' Souls A Go-Go', but not sure whether that's imagination. Can you shed any light? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will2017 34 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Hi DJ360, Thank you for your comment. The 360 was a good club for live entertainment. Tiny Davis was the singer in Tiny Davis Souls A Go-Go. From recollection,prior to members leaving,the band had lead and bass guitars, drums,keyboard, two saxes,trumpet and female backing singers. Tiny was asked to join Litter after the original singer,Win Jones, left. Tiny (Vic Johnson) was the singer in the Newtones whose bass player later played in the Reg Guest Trio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thanks for that Will. As you say, 360 was a good club for live entertainment and while it was being run by us we had most of the well known local bands on, and a good few from outside the area. Also, since I DJ'd at the 360, Carlton Hotel, 76 Club Burton and many other places under the banner of the 'Magic Roundabout Disc Show', I like to think it was good for recorded music too!. Although I'm not sure any of us realised it at the time, we were in the vanguard of what later became the Northern Soul scene. We weren't 'purist' about it in the way that 'Northern' eventually became, but we played much of the relatively obscure music which was later 'adopted' into the 'Northern Soul' canon. However, we also played the slower and funkier soul from the likes of Stax and Atlantic, Minit, VeeJay etc., which wasn't adopted so much by the 'Northern' crowd, presumably because it didn't quite fit their favourite rhythm and BPM requirements. We also played lots of Ska/Rocksteady/Bluebeat/Reggae etc., as well as having a general guarantee that we'd play anything 'danceable' from the charts each week. Some of the bands we booked included: Carl's Fables, Clockwork Toys, Whichwhat, Pete and Billy Campbell and the Mighty Sparrows, Nerve, Sons and Lovers, Mickie's Monkeys, Octopus, Six Across, Root n Jenny Jackson, Baker St Ltd (Who became the original 'Samson'), Roy Gee and the Stax Explosion, St Louis Union. Many other names in my diary for bands which I have little or no memory of, such as Emery Chase, Land of Love, Flavour, Mark Bristol Five, The Grass, Mint, Phoenix City, Decoy Soul Band, Favourites, Red Wine Fair, Stroll Band ( I wrote 'poor' in my diary), Woody Kern, Heart's Art, Bitter Suite, Undermilkwood. Happy days! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will2017 34 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Hi DJ360, thank you for your reply. I remember most of the bands and knew some of their members. It was a great era for different genres of music both live and recorded. Regards, Will2017 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 The drummer that lived on Newquay rd.was his name Martin Jackson if so i went to the PCFE we were in the same class MVMR.i think he worked at Atkeys and played a few times in the basement at the NAAFI club this would be 1967 or 1968 iremember his father had a 1950s Sunbeam Alpine which we were always tinkering with 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okay M'Duck 5 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Eh-up-me-duck, It's me again, that Martin Jackson bloke. I wasn't the drummer in the Sparrows, reckon that was a guy called "Malc". I used to play guitar, Gibson 330 that I chopped in for a Rickenbacker... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hi there Martin Jackson bloke are you the chap i remember that went to PCFE and i think worked at Atkeys during that time if so good to hear from you are you still rocking? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okay M'Duck 5 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hi Ian, Great to hear from you too! Still got guitars but spend most of my time writing novels nowadays, "Believe Me, the Lost Treasure of the Templars, " "The Blade, Ben McVeigh & the Templar Poignard," and soon to be published: "Running with Fynn McCool" and sequal: "To Hook a Gilded Bird". 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Okay M'Duck how long have you been writing novels how long did you play in the band and work as mechanic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okay M'Duck 5 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hey up, Ian. Sorry I haven't replied earlier... been busy writing! First published in 2017, but obviously started well before that. I played in several Nottingham (obscure) bands including: The Paranoiax, Grindles People and then the Mighty Sparrows. When in the Sparrows, we were the resident band at the Calypso Club in the Lace Market. Carried on in the motor trade and ended up as a Consulting Auto-Engineer working mainly for the Trading Standards (as was) and many Nottm Solicitors. I fitted that in with teaching at West Notts College, and became Course Coordinator with Derby Uni teaching Engineering Sciences for Foundation Degree Motorsport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 .Hi Okay M'Duck hope everything is going ok with you in spite of this wicked virus how is your writing going? i am still working as we are considered an essential service but most things in town have come to an abrupt stop.I only made a couple of trips to Norfolk and both times were to Hunstanton the first trip was in 1964 when the Midland General Bus Company motor rally club had a day trip there we all travelled in a convoy me driving my old faithful 1960 Morris 1000 and the second trip was about eight years ago when Jill and i and her cousin and his wife went for five days very nice coast and countryside.Going back to the days at Atkeys can you remember a chap by the name of Bernard Bowler he was a salesman there and called at my fathers garage at Watnall about every two weeks trying to flog BMC parts.Anyway take care keep clear of the virus and good luck with your book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okay M'Duck 5 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 2:17 AM, IAN FINN said: .Hi Okay M'Duck hope everything is going ok with you in spite of this wicked virus how is your writing going? i am still working as we are considered an essential service but most things in town have come to an abrupt stop.I only made a couple of trips to Norfolk and both times were to Hunstanton the first trip was in 1964 when the Midland General Bus Company motor rally club had a day trip there we all travelled in a convoy me driving my old faithful 1960 Morris 1000 and the second trip was about eight years ago when Jill and i and her cousin and his wife went for five days very nice coast and countryside.Going back to the days at Atkeys can you remember a chap by the name of Bernard Bowler he was a salesman there and called at my fathers garage at Watnall about every two weeks trying to flog BMC parts.Anyway take care keep clear of the virus and good luck with your book. Hi Ian, been a long time getting back to you, sorry for that! Back down in lockdown again but things could be worse I s'pose! Yep, I do remember the name you mention, and if it's the same bloke, he certainly loved his ale! My novel, RUNNING with FINN McCOOL was published on the 1st of September on Amazon under my author name, Martin R Jackson. Getting five-star reviews! My next novel is already written and ready to go. TO HOOK a GILDED BIRD should be published early next year. Both novels are historical thrillers involving the Special Irish Branch and the protagonist James Asher, who is given an alternative to the gallows. The young man, accused of murder, is given an alternative; to go under cover and spy on the Invincibles, a band of Irish insurrectionist. Enough said before I spoil it! Thanks for the good wishes, Ian, and keep safe! https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B08H5TDFQ7/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hi Martin good to hear from you glad everyone is ok, i have ordered your latest book FINN McCool should be here next week. I have got to get into shape now we are getting a blizzard on Sunday with between 30-40 cms of snow so there will be lots of shovelling. I will be purchasing your latest book in the New Year. Take care and stay safe Happy Writing Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Your book arrived today Martin looking forward to reading it,thanks for naming it after me LOL. Take care Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okay M'Duck 5 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Ian, Brilliant that you have bought my book, Running with Finn McCool, thank you so much! I look forward to your thoughts on it! The other novel, To Hook a Gilded Bird, is just going through a final proof reading at the mo (having no publishing agent, this is a DIY jobby!). I'm told by the misses that this book is the best she's ever read, but her review's obviously biased!!! It's a much faster reading historical-thriller, a murder/mystery involving the Special Irish Branch and a London gang of female villains known as the Forty Elephants. Yes, they really existed; the story being, their name derived from Elephant & Castle area plus the fact they looked like fat elephants after their thieving forages in London's department stores! You can find posts about the books on Twitter montyjaxon1, email montyjaxon@yahoo.co.uk All the very best for Christmas and the New Year! Kind regards, Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Hi Martin i am really enjoying your Finn McCool novel just about at the end the train is coming into Watford dont know what will happen some twist of fate i would imagine. Reading the book you can sense dirt and the fog of Victorian London and the gaslight ghoul feeling. Its a great novel i will be getting your next one To Hook A Gilded Bird. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year be careful with the covid Ian and Jill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi Martin just to let you know i have ordered your book How to hook a gilded bird it should be here next week looking forward to reading it. Hope everything is ok with you all the best for the New Year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 just took a few moments to read about Nottingham companies. After reading about Lymns furneral company I thought about other's that had Nottingham backgrounds. one that i did not see was "Hopewells" this was also a family company The first shop was on St Ann's Well rd they lived on Robin Hood chase To-day they are still going strong Not company but they famous people Bendigo Sue Pollard William Booth Leslie Crowther the boxer Harold Larwood Hidi/Hi tv show Salvation Army actor cricketer Jake Bug Alan Sillitoe Mr Marks /Mr Spencer Mr Griffin/ song writer singer Writer Saturday night Started on one of Nottm also was on Market markets D H Lawrence Eastwood notts Jane Torvil /Christopher Dean Son's & lovers Won Gold Olympics ice skaters Can you name any more???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 The most important one of all???? ROBIN HOOD??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Wm.Player the fag man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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philmayfield 6,089 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Sir Walter Raleigh, the bicycle maker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Thought that were the Plantfit. He's a famous bike mekker. And what about Jesse Boot, the famous cobbler. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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