Hello, I am presently writing an encyclopedia of 60s U.K. Groups and was doing research on Tim Gentle & His Gentlemen when I came across this wonderful website and saw a message from Tims sister. Hi Jim, My memories go back to when I was a teenager at school, and going home, having to pass The Elms, I could hear a group practicing, and having just taken up the drums at that point, stopped and tried to look under the rotating front door of the dance hall at The Elms. Later in the 60s I often used to bump into Lionel: and in 1968> for a bit, I also used to train at the old Estuary Gym. They said it would be raised at their next AGM but to date have had no response. lucent health claims address; olaplex stock predictions; champions league 2008 09; tiffany's nightclub wimbledon. My first vocals included Marty Wildes Bad Boy and a tear jerking performance of Ole Shep I got to know Pete Stanley, Ian Middlemiss, Paul Dunning and Dick Vousden, who was only invited to join because he could play a reasonable version of Monty Sunshines Petite Fleure on a clarinet his mum had bought him. I recall that the group used to play at The Elms and also at The Halfway House on the seafront in Thorpe Bay. Your email address will not be published. So not good-bye JIM but AU REVOIR.. Well all meet again , later , in the HEAVENLY CHOIR . We used to buy speakers etc from an army surplus type shop and Petes dad would make the necessary enclosures. This proved to be very tiring for us, as we had to be on set at Boreham Wood before 8am every weekday for two weeks. I dont suppose you know what happened to Gordon? We did, however, reduce the number of people in the group. Brian became the leader of this assortment of individuals by virtue of the fact it was all his idea to start with. Went to his house. Might be good to meet for a pint at The Elms. All images supplied by Colin Bell. John married my sister and soon after moved to Southampton. So thanks for that, I am a nostalgia junkie and so enjoyed being reminded of those good times keep the music playing folks! Towards the end of 1973 Mecca were releasing more and more live bands in favour of DJs. Nigel went to OZ in 1977 and I still visit him every year, he runs an event management company and still keeps busy although suffering a few health problems at the moment. I expect youre at least a Grandfather by now! R.I.P Bash and entertain the great manager in the sky with your rendition of Jezabel. In 63 / 64 I saw a crime program on TV with a Beat Band involved in some way. I would very much like to get in touch with you! I remember the floor was packed with youngsters, who all melted away when the band returned. At the school actually more or less. I recall we rigged up some fake gear to smash up at the end of our set when supporting The Who. From 2010 Delilah's was one of the most popular nightclubs in Newport hosting live music events, foam parties, and all the busiest club nights. Still, I am glad to have fond memories, of not only helping the Monotones on the early path, but also being somewhat instrumental in putting the Elm on the local map as a live gig venue. Back to skool.Maffia Dance at the Midnight Lounge.Met Sam at the F&G (Fox & Goose) at 8.00 pm. So many of us have been driven nearly crazy for years trying to identify that song from that very (repetitive) scene. Could this have been the U.S Monotones ? Hi John By pure accident I came across this site looking for old 60s photos of Southend. Well push your creativity and go beyond your brief. Brian had struck a deal with Ted that the Monotones would rent the hall for a modest sum: and Ted would benefit from the bar take. I knew Gus at Westcliff High but he didnt play bass for us. The Monotones had two U.S. releases on the Hickory label, one of which, When Will I Be Loved / If You Cant Give Me All was not released in the UK. Although I was never in a band, I followed the Southend groups around the local venues and it was great to be reminded of them The Elm, The London, The Palace, Whitehall and Snakes Lane, Eastwood. As for the other Whirlwinds (which forced the name change) mentioned up further in this thread, I think that must be the band from Manchester area, brought together by Graham Gouldman of later 10cc fame. I was working in an estate agency at the time and I will always remember the look of horror on the face of my boss, who turned up one evening and had no idea I was in a group!! Glad to hear that your Mum is still around, perhaps next time you visit you could look us up. 152. We were approached to return to Holland and play a four night gig at a club in The Hague which we eagerly accepted. as the times, they were a changing. The Palace Hotel was another busy live gig venue: Mickey Jupp and The Orioles; the Klansmen. As regards Nigel/Mark I used to work at an air cargo company at Southend Airport in fact I am still in the air cargo business even at 65 but Nigel was always looking for a bit of extra cash and he used to drive our van to collect cargo from all over Essex on various occasions. Faculty's Students' Council FEIT. After a few months I noticed all the dust on my band trousers, it was gradually falling apart and that was the end of our Hawaiin session. But I do know we each received a handsome reward of 25 guineas [for young viewers a guinea was 1 and 1 shillingfor younger viewers thats 1 and 5 pence! You can get in touch with Rod via Jill. Nama kecamatan ini diambil dari nama Pasar Minggu yang ternama tersebut. Fugley. This gave another string to our bow as I sang most of the current pop songs, our drummer Ron sang the Andy Williams type ballads, and Dave covered the soul and reggae. The group were Banned: but invited back after a week or two, however the deal was different. This was our first meeting at the Ilford Palais with Andrew Loog Oldham, later to become the Rolling Stones Manager. I joined them around 1966 on guitar- I was playing a Harmony H75 when I joined & changed shortly to a Gretsch Tennessean. Before 1973 two dance spots existed as separate venues both owned by club entrepreneur Peter Stringfellow. Had to hide from this mate of Sams so he could not get a taxi with us (oh how tight is that? During the year Mark, Tony and myself were asked to appear as a holiday camp trio in a film being made at Elstree Studios. The Ailsa Five used to meet and practice (If the caterwauling noise could be so dignified!) Have had contact with Pete but love to hear from you. This cant be the same Monotones that do The Book of Love, or could it? Parlophone R5669 1968 Mississippi Valley/A Man is a Man. 3/26/2008. The Elm was then a venue for mainly jazz: Kenny Baxter and the SMJQ were Sunday afternoon regulars. Later, I opted out as my career was more important. Probably true to say that it was in part Pete Stanleys sound that inspired me to buy an Epiphone Rivoli when I was playing with the Right Attitude. Terrible winds outside nearly got blown away on my way home. This record enjoyed limited air play as Radio One didnt start until 1967. The manageress told us that the room was needed for business and told us to wait in the hall, it was only then we realised we had booked into a brothel! I remember this had 4 strings but an unplayable bottom E. Peter always turned up for practice knowing the bass line of any new song. Most of the tracks were converted by Jims good friend John Corless, a computer expert, and the remaining few by myself, which explains the occasional sound of a stylus hitting the vinyl! Protection of businesses such as night clubs was rife and it wasnt long before they moved on Tiffanys. I took a gig at Surfers Paradise and decided to stay there on the 22 miles of glorious beach where the traffic wardens walked around in gold bikinis! He had suffered with bad health and unfortunately became a victim of Covid . Boy! So did the band not much later. I much more got into American pop. Sam phoned at 3.50 but I wasnt in.I phoned him at 6.00pm.He came round at 7.15 pm & went at 11.15pm. My wife also reminded me (We both used to commute to the City) Nigels late father was the stationmaster at Chalkwell, on the Fenchurch Street Line. The venue had also enjoyed success as a cinema but also in turn a skating rink and dance hall, until 1971, when the Gaiety ballroom closed and in 1972 it reopened as Tiffany's nightclub. Mecca saw these wins as a cause for celebration at the club and were told to play one special night dressed in tennis gear. After years of living abroad I was so glad to be home and find this webpage about the Monotones as I often did a little spot with them at The Elms in 1964 under the name of Jimmy Dingo and later worked with Jim Eatons brother Freddie doing security work at venues.It has been a nice walk down memory lane for me and glad to know that some of us are still going. We eventually bought a couple of Selmer Selectortone amps and a Watkins Copycat echo unit.proper gear! Whats more he was tone deaf and couldnt hold a note to save his life! He was like a group all by himself! By . the band into perfoming Its Great which became the high spot of every performance. His solos were often intense and quite unintelligible. I dont see much of him nowadays which is a shame as it was him that started everything. I never did get over the fear of doing it again.I only found out yesterday of Bashers death and was really sorry to hear it. Reading your recap of the Monotones early years brought back so many happy memories for me and Im a so glad to hear that you are still fit and well. In 1965 we became busier than ever and played several gigs at The Basildon Locarno as the support band to many chart bands. Tiffany's was a nightclub that was at the end of the road from where I lived. Went to his house.Train was late had to wait hour. Alexanders club was very small when compared with Tiffanys and the stage could hold no more than a trio of musicians. Our high heeled Baa Baa boots were bought from the famous Bond Street boot maker Anello and Davide. It would be great if there were to be a Monotones reunion at the Elms..I would be there!!!! With regard to the Regent Sound tape. Hi Pete, I recently sent a copy of When Will I Be Loved and If You Cant Give Me All along with several Treetops recordings to Chris. Caesars, Streatham. 12520. It was designed to be a demo studio and we quickly gained a reputation for quality recordings. Tony Wilson. As I was listening, a great big guy with a beard, apparently the manager of the pub, with an Alsatian dog came out and asked what I was doing? Much more information about the band came when Jim Eaton and Peter Stanley left detailed comments about the band. This volume covers UK bands who released at least one single between January 62 and December 66. Vogue sold a couple of records locally and soon dissolved. Pasar Minggu adalah sebuah kelurahan yang terletak di Kecamatan Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan. "A blend of mature British Wine and Fine Malt Whisky" no wonder my head hurt. Paskelbta 2022-06-04 Autorius hacker wallpaper 4k ultra hd Colombia DB8934 1972 Gypsy/Life Is Getting Better. ( even if its on a zimmer frame!) Description Discussions 0 Comments 0 Change Notes. Mark had also taken on the roll as the club manager, looking after the day to day running of the club. Holly Golightly has an uncontrollable, hysterical reaction to very bad news. For questions about gifting and jewelry, contact a Sales Professional. Having played in various groups (In those days, a band was a large group of people who played a large variety of disparate instruments! If youre interested Jim is broadcasting 2 interviews with BBC Essex recalling our period as The Treetops. Great to find your site, which I stumbled on accidently. ): also as an Ex-Westcliff High School pupil, albeit, somewhat more elderly than Brian Alexander and crew, music was then something rather different from the violin lessons I grudgingly took on Saturday mornings would you believe! In February 1964 we decided it was time to release a record. Tiffanys was designed in a Polynesian style with fake palm trees, lots of foliage and twinkling stars covering the ceilings. Train was late had to wait hour. Our stage was set into a cave with a door at the back leading to the dressing room. Typically, we were required to record five numbers in a three- hour session. Then we gave up nights to return to days , Where JIM successfully created A . I arrived this time just a few days after he passed away,he had phoned me the day before saying he was looking forward to my visit. Just a final few memories to add of my time at Alexanders before I got a proper job. (just remember I type how I see it!!!). Hope this clears this clears up a few things for you. Paul, Hello Ian .. great to read your entry.it brought back many memories which at 67 Im finding increasingly difficult to recall! What a blast finding this site nearly 50 years down the track. So sorry to learn of the passing of Jim Eaton. He had been a Japanese POW. A wonder they never had to be called the U K Monotones. Tiffany Retweeted. Toeing the line in all white, players find ways to stand out at Wimbledon. I met Nigel Basham (who later changed his name to Mark Lloyd ) during a performance of a school play. He is going to the Dr. tomorrow cos he cannot breathe properly nor swallow.Fi phoned. SUBSCRIBE. With regards to our CD, please contact me direct at pncstanley@talktalk.net with your address. At this stage I was teaching in a secondary modern school with some very difficult pupils, it really was a tough job. This image could have imperfections as its either historical or reportage. We approached Pete, our original bass player, and were delighted when he agreed to come back with us. Even after all these years Monotones/Treetops memories are still going strong. As ex-WHSB I too have lots of memories of those days generally, and of our association with the Monotones, mainly Nigel and Brian. Thought I would let you know that since the hay-days of the 60s, the band continued to meet up after Tiffanys. All but Elvis who did not come. For those of you that may be interested and remember her, Christine Wilson who worked at Tiffanys on the door/cloakroom then, and as I now joke was a committed Groupie, I proudly call Mum! You opened our entry into your website as a result , for which we have always been grateful . First came across him at WHSB Sports day when he putt the shot for a school record, throwing the shot far further than the existing record. We got our gigs through agencies, doing eight or more sessions a week in pubs and clubs around London. club xl harrisburg capacity; pivotal group snapnurse; what happened to sofia's daughter in john wick 3; rachel lavine robbie kaplan; And I pressured (??) They of course smashed the real thing, something we couldnt afford to do. 1424 Lower Main St, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793-1918 +1 808-249-0052 Website Menu. The Elms was our local haunt Tuesdays and Thursdays and every other Saturday as I recall 1 shilling and sixpence om Tuesdays and two bob on Thursdays. Occasionally he would have to rush off stage between songs to change a beer barrel or sort out some other problem. I recall our first three opening numbers as Lullaby of Birdland, the theme from A Man And A Woman and Let There Be Love. I dont suppose in a million years you will remember me, but I remember the Treetops and knew your wife, Pam. They like a good tale at AFC Wimbledon; their remarkable history is full of them. Id be very grateful for any information you can provide, and any and all information used will be acknowledged and credited. I now live in the beautiful Adelaide Hills and go back to Essex every Christmas to see Mum. You may have these but if not I can send themif I can remember how to ! Your recollections are very coincidental as, at present, there is an exhibition in Southend showcasing the bands that came out of the area. And a belated thanks for all the great music. Almost everyones gear was home brewed in those far off days: my first serious amp was constructed from an old radiogram, given me by a relative: and the case was made of massively solid ply of about 1/2 thick, which was old partitions dating back to the 1930s from the building I worked in in the City from circa 1958 for a spell. )Hopefully I shall be visiting family in Chalkwell and Leigh-on-Sea in the next few weeks and endeavor to take a nostalgic look down memory lane at the beecroft ( as long as they,re not hung in the ladies!! Good memories. New Continental Club, Harter Street, Manchester. He only stayed a short while due to marital difficulties, and our next drummer Pete Trout, was to be with us for a further five years. Thanks to the boys for giving me some happy memories Sue Ryder. She maybe back at skool tomorrow. Since I play by ear, these gigs could be tricky, remembering each set! 1964 saw the release of our second record Its Great which once again took us back to Regent Sound studio for the recording session. Unlike the Monotones who were all Grammar School boys the Whirlwinds were working class boys from nearby Canvey Island, not the most salubrious of places to live in as it was flooded in 1953 and over 100 people died. Retired in 2005, had the regulation heart attack, recovered and bought a Strat/Roland Jazz Chorus and currently trying to play Joe Pass/Lil Darlin properlyfailed. Thank you for any help you might be able to give, and look forward to hearing from you. We were asked if we would play on a Sunday night at The Elms, as guests of the resident jazz trio headed by Barry the Bass. This wasnt a dance, but more of a cabaret and we had to entertain a seated crowd who seemed more interested in their drinks than anybody on stage.We decided we needed an act rather than just churn out pop songs. Cinderella Rockerfellas. . Incredibly, we would often record, mix and master a complete album for clients in a day! As you know I played with The Monotones / Treetops at The Elms and Tiffanys in Wimbledon in 1965/66 and Mark was a good friend and a great chap. I settled with the conviction of it being Dave Alexander, an American blues singer, or Arthur Alexander, an Ameican songwriter though I could never find the title in either of their work. knew a guy called Phil, who played in a local group. Copyright Chris Bishop, 2022, except where noted otherwise. 67 years old and still cannot act my age, Hi Ian I am putting on an evening with Brian in Derbyshire in September and am wondering if you have any publicity-style piccies for Monotones/ Treetops. Reference to the Seven Up TV series stirred some memories of a BBC film about youth of the day which featured us playing at The Elms but I dont recall it being broadcast,do you? Are you able to act as agent or alternatively give me his email address ? Good to see two of my fellow band members have made contributions to this site. I wanted to acknowledge your blog just briefly at this stage, in the hope that you can send any press cuttings as mentioned. I would first like to acknowledge your kind message on behalf of his family and friends. I hope you can help. Anthony came off worse. (Its not and never has been the Elms by the way). I remember having an important gig to do but our equipment was very sad, and when I mentioned this to Brian, he said Thats OK you can borrow our equipment I was yet again over the moon. Menu. We were all very lucky to experience and enjoy the 60s ! The blasted Covid has a lot to answer for. One thing is very certain, I will never ever gig again. I now am resident in Spain. I still play in a 70s Rock band and a duo in the North East of England http://www.chevrons74.co.uk I am the one with the long hair playing guitar and keyboards, I am still running Tim Gentle Music, but now mainly as an online store. Jim Eaton. Glad to hear your son Christopher is doing well and my regards to Jim and Brian as and when you contact them. Following the recording of our next record Why Not Tonite/ Funky Flopout Martha also decided to move on. There were problems at Tiffanys during the first couple of years. He decided we needed to change our image and accordingly we all went to Carnaby Street to be fitted with our new Beatle suits. Crocheted Doughnut Ring. Im meeting up with Jim to visit The Beecroft Gallery to see where they have hung them..probably in the loos, but if so hopefully the ladies !! Anyone can find this group. The reason for doing it now is that my application for the evening event to be part of the Wirksworth Festival has to be in by May 2nd. Move It Big Bad John Give me Money (Ray Charles?) Easy to forget the other top local bands and how good they were. I remember them well and the plethora of delightful ladies to whom I owe a debt of some gratitude. Pleased that you were able to respond. Our first group consisted, it seemed, of anyone who could sing, strum, bang or blow an instrument. 1966 saw more changes in the band. miami building collapse update victims / timothy o'donnell chicago / timothy o'donnell chicago Jim Eaton : Jim replaced me as rhythm guitarist when I left for University and was 10 times a better player than I was. This is a memorial page for Tiffanys in The Glen, one of the best nightclubs in Bristol between the late 1960s and mid 1980s. After nearly 45 years,today I finally tracked down and met up with Jim Eaton at the Elms only to be greeted with the tragic news that Mark Lloyd had lost his fight with cancer.As a singer myself with another local group and who was frequently invited as guest singer with the Monotones in Marks absence, I admired him tremendously and counted him as a good friend.He was supremely talented with a powerful voice, capable of singing anything from good old rock and roll to ballads and everything in between. Called at Js first for a drink.Bev was upset about some bloody lad again. The next release,in 1968,California My Way brought the following review from a music critic..Ive heard more than enough about California..especially with my chances of ever getting there I wonder what he thought of the B side Carry On Living which was an homage to Whiter Shade Of Pale, with organ intro and the opening line Let the moon turn to cheese and the stars garden peas!I suppose he would have said our follow-up Mississippi Valley goes to prove the influence,on us,of America and its music.Which brings me full circle again as I also take the opportunity of congratulating Chris Bishop on his excellent website without which we wouldnt have discovered the release of When Will I Be Loved.

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