Bennerley 19 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Does anyone remember a band called the Junco Partners ? I went to school with Mick Dale, the guitarist, the drummer was I believe Richard Williams , this band was my introduction to "the blues band" I saw them at the Duneon Club and a couple of other places, loved em' the real thing at last I thought and still do. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Here you go Bennerley indulge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennerley 19 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I think this may be have been a different band, but thanks anyway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Sorry yes that group was from Newcastle but you may be interested in the article below which I believe is written by the guy who was the drummer in The Junco Partners. http://rockcriticsarchives.com/interviews/richardwilliams/01.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I knew Richard Williams well, and he did drum for a local Junco Partners. He was a budding journalist with the NEP I believe. He lived at Burton Joyce, and later progressed to tv presenting. Maybe early Old Grey Whistle Test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Spot on with that FLY as mentioned in above . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Sorry Dave, I posted before I read it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bennerley 19 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not to worry Fly2, the bass player was a guy called Ray from Long Eaton, he apparently made some of the bands speaker cabinets, this sounds like a bass player I played with much later in a rockabilly band called the Bop Cats and he was also called Ray, came from Long Eaton and built the bands PA cabinets - same guy ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,674 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I remember Richard Williams too . All my pals were from Burton Joyce in the 60s and they knew him . We would often see him in the L Shape Room cafe after leaving the clubs . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 His father was the local vicar I think. We had some good parties at his house. One night we played 'You Keep Me Hanging On' by Vanilla Fudge virtually all night. I bet the neighbours loved that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I knew Richard Williams well, and he did drum for a local Junco Partners. He was a budding journalist with the NEP I believe. He lived at Burton Joyce, and later progressed to tv presenting. Maybe early Old Grey Whistle Test. The Richard Williams who presented early Whistle Test (I remember seeing him on there) was apparently born in Sheffield, and went on to become a prolific writer and journalist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Williams_(journalist) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I guess this isn't the same band then? And a page on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJuncoPartners/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,674 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 It's the same Richard Williams , born in Sheffield but moved to Burton Joyce . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul brooks 0 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Great guy mick dale had some good times with him and Dave turner when Dave managed the jules et Jim on. Stoney st Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I was just watching a programme I'd recorded from BBC4 on Friday night called 'Girls in Bands'. There was a piece on Vinegar Joe featuring Elkie Brookes, and the Great Robert Palmer. Low and behold, there was Richard Williams on drums. This must have been between 71 and 74, as Vinegar Joe only lasted three years or so. I assume that this footage is from The Old Grey Whistle Test, which Richard presented at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul brooks 0 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Dave Turner was the leader of the junco partners, wish I knew what happened to mick dale a great guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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