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:)Alas, me and my friends said theyd never be famous with a name like that!!!!! Im loving the new web site a fantastic design and fantastic photos. Eileen, In the late fifties I played many of those venues, usually singing and paying guitar in the group called The Black Cats and The Billy Gamblin Trio. He was a great man. Other venues I remember were the RAFA club and The Bombers in Gateshead. I was told that Davey FINLAY my dad was sent to prison for 10 years for something done down the country but as I dont really know him I cant say. He played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. We split at 21, she had a daughter I remember, and I heard she died at 34/35 a great shock to me at the time, we were the same age and both Pisces. I was about 17 when Wilson Picket pulled me up onto the tiny stage at the Newcastle Club aGoGo Jazz Lounge. The building that held the club has long since been demolished. Also meeting up on Saturday at the Pit then up to the Go-Go in the afternoon, purple hearts were the thing to have instead of alcohol. Really interesting reading. I used to go to the Club A Gogo in 1967/1968 as a 15 year old and saw many great bands; Hendrix, John Mayall, Cream, Family and loads of others. Drink and lack of sleep took its toll.The candle which I burnt at both ends went out in 1977. so thank you for that! At the Dogs Bowl in South Shield we played with Chris Barber and his band, What a great guy Pat Halcox was, Also on the bill was Soonny Boy Williamson, that late great Southern states blues man. I never got to playground, when bloomers closed we all migrated to la dolce vita for a while but was never quite the same yes, loved dancing but fortunately my best mate Lesley was the same and we both hardly ever sat down ! Jean, I wonder if you could share any photos you may have of Bloomers nightclub. TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! i still havent managed to see any pics of inside Bloomers and would be really pleased if you could help, as Im not on Facebook. to commemorate these experiences I have recently cut a CD called Cats Nite Out on which I have included the R & R music we used then.I went on the sing throughout my life as a solo artiste, called Ray Donne for a period and then back to my real name. We went to Newcastle in 1967 to see them play Southampton. Under new management I. I still love to dance but have ditched the false eyelashes! Great band, very professional. I was a regular there in the 60s maybe 63-64-65ish Also played drums on I Keep Singing that same old song, Heavy Jelly (Skip Bifferty). i was discovered there by Dame Margot Fontaine and sent to RCA records to begin my recording career. View listing packages . I also wore a lot of mascara and false eye lashes which sometimes pealed off! Read more about the Club AGogo on this link. The club was in a street of semi derelict terrace house and the club itself was an ordinary terraced house with the music on the upper floor. According to her they had sex on the floor there. Many happy memories flooding back. He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. The original building has been demolished and has been replaced by a modern block, which now houses offices and a restaurant. FANTASTIC SITE. I worked in the baileys club Bloomers in bath lane first manager was Dave abbot who went to a bailey club in Stockton second manager was Bob Duncan who after three years moved over to manage La Dolce Vita . to be just a newcastle club owner & darn with the peace & love universal. My sister is Anna Louise Findlay. I now live in Florida where I teach piano and still do a few gigs. Hi I know Tommy and Davey findlay, Jesmond. 1967 Advertisement for La Strada in Sunderland. What a star she could have been. Then there was the cheese cloth shirts bought in the Handy side Arcade, Ken went full into the Flower Power with Kaftan and bells round his neck. Invaders Friday Alan Price Rythm Combo featuring Lound Mouth Burden Sunday. Now a block of flats. Those of us of a certain age will remember clubs like La Dolce Vita, Greys Club, the Cavendish and the Club AGogo. Gordon Clegg worked for the Post Office and passed away last year. I read all the stuff about The Maj and Rue And the Rockets, does anyone remember the resident DJ, a young girl (said to be the youngest professional DJ around. I was so petrified that I felt that every part of my body froze. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. I worked at Newcastle Crown Court from 1978-1980, and during that time, I worked with Tommy Oxley, who has been mentioned here on this site. La Strada in South Shields opened around 1962 and ran throughout the 1960s. Ill gladly let you have copies of what I have a photo of Bloomers but boarded up and no sign and an internal shot of girls dancing and dry ice on the dancefloor from late 1960s also a flyer for the opening of Bloomers in July 1973. my info is that Bob Monkhouse did indeed have an input in Change Is..formerly the Picadilly club the resident band that opened the Picadilly in the mid sixties was The sixties may have belonged to London but in the seventies The NE was the place to be for the clubs! They played Family In My Own Time and Curved Air Back Street Love and T Rex Get It On. I had an input early in the posts re La Strada and Ken Maddison and was lead vocalist at the Sunderland and South Shields nightclubs. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 5 Bars & Clubs Open now By steveL794 This is a great Little bar great atmosphere and is such a welcoming bar, well worth a visit great chilling bar 3. He was on stage about ten minutes later and when he turned around to sing to people upstairs from the revolving stage the sauce had spread as a large black arc across his back. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. I wanted to tell him but I chickened. Its pubs, wine bars, and clubs, not to mention the myriad curry restaurants of Ocean Road, are just one of the attractions of the bustling South Tyneside seaside town. Today, the pub is called Kennedy's 3 of 10 The. I was too young to have gone to the legendary Club AGogo as I was still at infant school at Stanley, Co.Durham in the late 60s & 70s, but a good mate of mine John from my village in Burnopfield, was a regular there throughout the Go gos duration & John has told me over the years, all the stories & Im jealous as hell that I never had at least one night at the Club AGogo to enjoy it! The Kon-Tors didnt play original music but were a great cover band. I always say that a photograph is a moment of time captured, that youll never get back! 2 inch thick marine ply shells with heavy duty internal struts and mounting frames but man the sound was awesome, power, punch and clarity. I am researching his club appearances in the UK any help would be ace. Enjoy the trip. June 9, 2022 . The group met up last October for a reunion in Gosforth. South Shields is a coastal town in the North East of England at the mouth of the River Tyne, about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne. David and Tommy Finlay did work the door at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay. I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. These included Tommy Hendersons Latin American Group and others such as the Bernie Thorpe Trio and Mike Carrs Emcee Four. I beleive he appeared at a number of clubs in Newcastle and the north east. HAPPY DAYS>, Anyone still keep in contact with David or Tommy Findlay? 1. Nick Brandon, the singer (his stage name) worked at Wards the printers in High Bridge. We worked with the likes of the Shadows, Seekers, Joe Brown, Lonnie Donegan, Roy Castle, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, the Barron Knights, Freddie Starr(oh dear), Jimmy Tarbuck, Dave Allan, Engelbert Humperdinck, Val Doonjcan to name but a few. Driving my dads car along the wet cobbled Melbourne street to visit The New Orleans Jazz club on a winters night in the early 60s to see what I thought of the music / jazz experience set me up for life. I heard later from her father, that she married a fellow called Bill. He had retired to the Seahouses area with his wife. My old mans band (Alan NIcholson snr). Would anyone know where I may get hold of a photo of the Gay Trouper pub. Hope all is well. X. HiFred If you have any photographs of that time I would love to see them. In relation to the Hendrix gig my dads uncle was the manager at the Haymarket Hotel and he reckons the band had a pint in the back room ,presumably before they went on or between sets, Great to see Germain up there looking as animated as ever ..pity there is not a music track download of everyone in action! oops sorry just found them under media -great stuff thanks. Nowadays though I would just dance solo but back then I never did did. The Dolly Peel 12 Bars & Clubs Open now By SteveLorro Very cosy little pub, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of beers to choose from. Jean x, Jean that would be great. Me mam and dad met there in 1970 and Id love to get them a photo made? The building that housed the Marimba no longer exists. I noted last year when we posted vintage photos of clubs and music venues, that the 1970s and 1980s were great times in New Jersey for those who had a penchant for live music. Also, does anyone remember the DJ John Harker who worked at Annabels in Sunderland and in Whitley Bay but died a few years ago. In 2011, north east photographer and author, Ian Wright who now lives in Las Vegas, had the bright idea of organising a get together for the people involved in the sixties club scene. Both my grandmothers once worked in the Tyne Dock Hotel, now Kennedys at Tyne Dock, and I remember passing Slake Terrace on my way to work in Newcastle, with the Grapes Hotel and many other public houses before they were demolished. I went to Change Is regularly from about 1969/70 until Scamps opened at the beginning of 1974 I think? Ironically my son is now engaged to Billy Furys great niece! The Majestic closed as a music venue in 1967 and became the Gala Bingo Hall. Just discovered this site. Great site look forward to any info. He was always a dapper dresser!! Does anyone remember my dad Mike Mccormick who worked for teddy berg at greys, Having read through these posts I dont think anyone has mentioned the fantastic group called the Gas Board they played at the Quay Club also the Majestic, Theres a bit about the Gas Board on this page, Liz: http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/. Bob Redhead. Cheers It was a Valentines Dance and we had to do the last part of the show as the audience were clamouring for dance music and they couldnt dance to the Moody Blues! Gosh this all brings back some fab memories of going dancing with my boyfriend at Change Is/Bloomers in Bath Lane from 1972 onwards and where I became a member at 14, still at school, yes 14, a rebel. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. I spent so many happy weekends there in the 70s and remember being devastated when it closed down and we all had to transfer to the dolce. I am still alive!! By Sam Johnson 24th Nov 2021, 4:55am - 2 min read. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 418 South Eldon Street, South Shields NE33 5SY England +44 191 456 4363 https://www.facebook.com/kennedyssouthshields/ Excellent 100% Good 0% Satisfactory 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0% Overall Ratings 5.0 based on 4 reviews 2. Apparently thats where John first spotted me when I was dancing and that was all I was interested in at the time! I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. Hi Cassie I still meet up with Paddy Plunkett, Bob Ackers, Bill Ross, Bryn Pringle, Cass, Bill Ross, Bill Colwill about every month for afternoon coffee. We actually had our engagement party (Nov 1974 I think) upstairs in Bloomers or Change Is not sure when name changed. I probably went there between 1971 and 72 (I was 18 in 72) and can remember the feeling if excitement at hearing the very loud music coming from a juke box. Hello, this has been a great read. The North East in the 60s as a wonderful time for musicians and performers and I am so pleased to have been there. I have fond if hazy memories of that weekend! If anyone reading this knew my mother or any other members of the Jimmy Bence Orchestra, please leave a comment on this site. The Mayfair Ballroom opened by the Mecca organization on 12th September 1961 and continued to be a major venue in the city for 38 years. Some magic names and places. The Majestic Ballroom is probably most famous for hosting the Beatles very first appearance in the city on 28th January 1963. Happy days. Greys; Dolce Vita; Cavendish. Great bloke and wonderful muso. A long shot here but wondering if you ever heard of a band called the Lyle Brown showband or similarplayed in whitley bay in the mid 60s. Hi My mate and I were upstairs buying hot dogs and I got ours and put plenty of Tomato sauce and Mustard on both and went to move away from the counter when a guy in a light tan suede cowboy Jacket backed into me covering his suede tassels in sauce. Sadly he passed away at a comparatively young age. blog 28 mentions thelate Mike Carr.. been on wikepedia and seems he still walks among us.. thankfully. I remember early 70s nightlife which began for me in the Dive Bar underneath the Swallow hotel. The Guys and Dolls, Marimba and the El toro featured a lot in my life then, my sister Ann Taylor worked as a receptionist at the Turks and has contributed previously, happy days. They are both sisters of my mother Loretta, who also worked there. Sandra ditched me after a couple of years and went to London and then Italy where she sadly died aged about 21. Our selection of photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recalls 10 South Shields pubs, past and present. Lol. Ray Grehan, who owned various night clubs including the Blue Note in Sunderland and the Crescendo Club at Whitley Bay, passed away about eight years ago. Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. A weird coincidence is that the bearded chap in the middle is a friend of my wife, hes called Jason Robson, he used to work on the boxing show at the Hoppings, I wonder if he also worked at the Go Go? Pete Wallis ( ex Juncopartners and Gamblers), Re Jean McGowan, there are some photos of the inside of Bloomers nightclub on Facebook site called 70s Newcastle Nightclubs if thats a help still have not found a photo of the outside in its hey day but still looking. _____________________________________________________________________, Great memories of the 60s, I met my wife in the club agogo in 1966 and we are stll together, when I remember some of the groups , and artists that I saw live in the clubs back then its just amazing , great days ,Im on face book if anyone remembers me . Solicitar ms informacin: 310-2409701 | administracion@consultoresayc.co. The club was managed by Ken Brady who used to be in the resident band at the Majestic in Newcastle. After leaving the Invaders I played there regularly with Blues Band Vermen, with the late Keith Waring on lead and harmonica,Malcolm,ex lead guitar from Kylastrones,forget bass players name and Les Proud singer. Read more about the Marimba on this link. I remember Chic, he did incredible things with the sound and lights. It was a no-brainer that these lads were something very special. Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall some of the many and varied pubs, past and present, of South Shields, As anyone who's ever done it will vouch - South Shields is a great place to have a night out (in normal times, anyway!). Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg Pete Coulson here ,was lead singer with the Pilgrims & later Bassist with the Hillcresters e mail is geordie38@wildblue.net would like to correspond & anyone else who remembers me from those good times,now living nr.Boston USA, cheers, Hi Holly here lead singer with Toby Twirl. I have just came across your great website while looking for information of the bands that played at the Seaburn Hall Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. Tommy Oxley can be seen in the film Get Carter. Remember them all.. Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. After he left the Gamblers he went to work for Ray Grehan. Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. La Dolce Vita was situated on Low Friar Street not far from the Mayfair Ballroom. After the gig was finished Joe was going home and this band of youngsters were sitting in the arcade, one of them said Joe, lend us 10 bob to get some chips, were skint and starving so Joe took pity and obliged, that band turned out to be the Faces and the kid he loaned the 10 bob to was Rod Stewart, Joe was always moaning he never got his 10 bob back. The last couple of times I've been in the beer has been very poor, I tried the Landlords bitter and old speckled hen but both were tasting dodgy. Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. Oz disco nightclub The date of this photograph remains a mystery but it shows the Oz disco nightclub in Garden Lane. Thank you. how about that for happenstance. There is a good article by The Evening Chronicle when the last record went on sale in auction. Robbie use to lean out of the passenger window as they were driving around shouting LOOK NO HANDS ! Anyone remember Jumpin Joe Jackson and drummer Geordie Kinnell from the 60s club scene? It has been lovely reading through these posts , brought a smile to my face x. I,VE JUST REMEMBERED I WAS THE DJ on the opening night of Sloopys the disco above La Dolce Vita. The Crays quickly found the law too darned hot up here and returned south after a short and unproductive trip. I am particularly interested to hear you worked in Change Is (I went there regularly from 1971-74 approx) my memories are of great music James brown, Fatback Band, Hamilton Bohannon, Family- Burlesque and Timmy Thomas to name but a few. Shields there was no late licence and it shut around 10-30. Also played at Muscle In as I was friendly with the owner Walter McCrae. `you may already have it? Theres also a poster from the 60s of The Seaburn Hall when the Crusaders supported the Moody Blues. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60s, the basement of The Jungle was a night club. Spent my late teens / early twenties in Newcastle 66 77 Worked in theatre but then at Change Is from 69 onwards till it turned into Bloomers, but have fond memories of all the venues listed here as well as Change Is. My mum used to sing with Jimmy Bence at the Mayfair back in the day. . The lion was not part of the act, the guy just had it as a pet,it was amazing when he walked into the club with the lion on the lead. He was a good friend many years ago. A long time ago! Does anyone remember the old New Orleans Jazz Club in Melbourne Street.the manager was Polish, Jurek.also his son, young Jurek, also his sister used to make an appearance every now and then. In 1967 I spent a short time singing with the Don Smith orchestra of the Oxford Galleries after we finished we always used the Cavendish club or Billy Bottos in Byker. Jean (still dancing) x. Such a shame it all came to an end way too soon. Hi Does anybody remember the Dolce Vita house band, a guy named Robbie was the bass player and I cannot remember the names of the drummer, organist and lead Guitarist. Save this search; Map View; List your business for Free! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); But if you were there and you cant remember much, then this site will jog your memory, at least about the local north east music scene of the mid to late sixties. Along with La Dolce Vita, the Cavendish featured some of the best acts on the cabaret circuit. Does anyone remember the Sands Club at Whitley Bay which is where I met my husband, his favourite haunts were the Old Vic Whitley Bay and also the Sovereign pub which was a good starting point for an evening out. Some good people who were pioneers back then and desrve a lot of credit for making Newcastle (a millon miles from London)a firm favourite with some great artists in the 60s from all over the UK and abroad wanting to play this region. Just spent a couple of hours wallowing in nostalgia. Like George I have been looking for pics for years. My favourite place ever was Scamps. I regularly caught last bus from Sunderland (where my Wife lived) to Worsick Street but missed last bus to Fenham so went to Jazz Lounge at Club Agogo until 01.30hrs and hada a few beers and watched some great acts.I then caught the All Night Entertainment bus from the Central Station at 02.00hrs with a Bun Burger in my hand from Bowers. Two Scotsmen together in a nightclub, what could possibly go wrong! Thursday nights at the Agogo were the highlights of my week thats when the big-name touring acts played there, and admission was seven shillings and sixpence. I live in France now,so dont get many chances to visit the old stomping grounds. I know this is a long shot. Amongst those talked about were two men who were heavily involved in the north east club scene in the sixties Mike Jeffery and Ray Grehan. Fantastic read! They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. It was situated at the junction of Newgate Street and Low Friar Street. Great bunch of guys. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. Does nobody remember the Jimmy Bence Orchestra the resident band at the Mayfair? I was a DJ at sloopys,(along with Dave), Bloomers, The Oxford plus many more including a club in Whitley Bay on the Esplanade. I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. Hi Dave Coates enjoyed reading your post I dont live in Newcastle but had lots of contacts, friends and customers from my Disque records days in town. The demon drink (Pernod) was to blame. HI, I have often wondered what became of Margaret Armstrong who lived on Benjamin Road in Howden and worked in a large Civil Service Centre (name forgotten). power bi relative date filter include current month; old nightclubs in south shields. Sydney Australia. As I am on a roll heres another one, local group from the Felling, started off as a skiffle group and went on the play many venues Ritson Hunters Silver Six, they had a female vocalist Ann Castlehow I think she was called which was unusual at the time, think they played the Oxford a few times, not sure of that tho, they eventually spawned the Decca Rhythm Group with Jimmy Laine. If I had three wishes . My dad Bob Stephenson (pianist) played at both La Dolce Vita and La Strada. I remember the 60 they where wonderfull years. I have tried to find photos of places frequented for such a short time but at the time felt like it would last forever. There were two lads called Tich and Grass who frequented the club and fancied themselves as hard men.They beat up Paul Williams, who was then with Mayall, when he bumped into one of them. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. We also went to the Cellar Jazz Club in South Shields and to the jazz club at the Grange Hotel in Fulwell, Sunderland where lots of art students from Sunderland Art College went. The drummer had an American car. The Tunnel nightclub, Jarrow, December 1991 (Image: NCJ Archive)1 of 9 Sylvesters nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, circa 1990s (Image: NCJ Archive)2 of 9 The Casablanca. Good times- great musicians. Good Luck, Hi Jill, I had a great time.Lots of memories. Hi Fred A TOUCH OF VELVET, A STING OF BRASS your intro tune? The concept was that the club would not be the same from one week to the next. The club was taken over by the Bailey Group in 1965. The Whitley Bay boys club venue was called Zone 22. I talked to Ken Brady today and he remembers Pete with affection. After the party scene at John Osbornes house, the camera pans along a set of party goers as the police raid the party, and Oxley is one of those. Ian Galbraith was one and I understand he subsequently became the Mayor of Sunderland. He must have been in his late fifties in the time I knew him, and I think me may no longer be with us forty years on. I worked at La Strada with your Dad in the early 70s. I was then a young post-grad at Kings College 1966/67 and my girl-friend and I attended the Cavendish club regularly. The Beacon The Beacon in Green's Place on the Lawe Top was one of the oldest pubs in South Shields, having served drinks since the late 1800s. I have fond memories of the Cavendish Club from 1967. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 5 Bars & Clubs By steveL794 This is a great Little bar great atmosphere and is such a welcoming bar, well worth a visit great chilling bar 3. I was the original keyboard player in the Junco partners when we were resident at the agogo. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? The Downbeat was situated in Carliol Square, Newcastle not far from Worswick Street bus station. Im the daughter of Ken Maddison who had a resident trio in various local clubs in the 60s the Pickwick in Whitley Bay, La Strada in South Shields, and the Baileys clubs in Newcastle, I remember him being at La Dolce Vita, and (I think) the Latino.Sadly hes not around any more to ask, but I remember as a child hearing some of the names you mention here. The only place in South Shields at the time that charged an entry fee. Billy. pm me at cmburney@outlook.com. I went back to work the club circuit in the 70s 80s and 90s but it was not the same, Hi, I wonder if anyone remembers a night club in Northumberland St I think it was above Callers it used to have a resident belly dancer and a casino. Bernie died a couple of years ago and I hear his collection of guitars were donated to The Sage. 2. I dont suppose anyone remembers Colin Lee? Reviews; Claim your business; Escape. Chirpy with a ready smile you were always a favourite of the Gamblers female fans. The Downbeat was another of Mike Jefferys clubs. 5th Gear - Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19th Hole - North Hills, PA. 25th Hour - Wilkes Barre, PA. 94th Aero Squadron - 2750 Red Lion Rd. Her stage name was Julie Johnson. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. JT, Try playing the 1967 Gamblers version of Cry me a River (on YouTube) Certainly stands the test of time. She said: "The pubs of South Shields are numerous and each has its own fascinating history. 9. Brings back many memories. To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. Gordon Livingstone. We were also friends with Clive Lee who was a total fruitcake in the style of Freddie Starr! I have very blonde hair so Don Smith the band leader insisted on calling me Mike White. I went to a place in 1972 which I knew only as the dive bar and could never understand why. away from him: Jeffrey managed the ANIMALS & JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE like small club bands. I am a cockney! Sounds as if those were the days alright! The Guys & Dolls ran as an unlicensed venue and described itself as a coffee dance club. Sorry to waffle on just wanted you to sayhello if it should be by any chance the Bill Colwell from 1967/8 years at our Newcastle shop. If Pete is still around you could use my email to get them together. So the Kon-Tors had to play a second set at Wetheralls in Sunderland as part of the fee. Can you believe I used to have to buy a friend a drink just to get her to dance to something I loved probably JamesBrown or Family or something great! Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. The Criterion, on the right, Ocean Road, South Shields, 1970s (Norman Dunn), The Neptune Inn, South Shields Pubs, by Eileen Burnett, published by Amberley, The Tyne Dock Hotel, South Shields, 1938. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! Photo: Shields Gazette Photo Sales 2. Just stumbled across this, I am the son of David Finlay please put all your stories from the hay days so I can get some sort of history to pass on to my kids as my mother jackie and davey split up when I was a baby and I only have his reputation to talk of and dont know if what I am told is true. re comment by margaret duz comment no. But I am sure that they also got a lot of bands from London. Please post photos, memories and exploits from your favorite hangout. Often return back to the area and go walkabout. The club was opened on 6th February 1963 by the Levey brothers from Wallsend. If I could do one thing before its too late it would be to help her reconnect with people from her past in what was the prime of her life. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. My dad nicknamed one of youre daughters shoulders I think her name was Siobhan or Dionne or something? We step back for just a while to the South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Boldon of four decades ago. Tinker Smiths Oh how I wish I couldve been there! Restaurants in South Shields 1. They always wore wine coloured suits and cowboy small ties. Fuelled by this success, they picked a fight with Family singer Roger Chapman who proceeded to chin both of them in two minutes. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). Bringing back lots of stories! I remember Pat mentioning names of people like Keith Crombie, Tommy Finlay etc who she met through Ron but the rest of us never met them. We used to wet the backs of our hands and press them onto someone elses hand trying to transfer the fluorescent stamp that was needed to get into JAZZ LOUNGE.