Reply With QuoteWell Heaven and Bangs were the biggies, but one of the places I really enjoyed musically was the Copa in Earls court, it was where the real record collectors and music freaks hung out, terrific back in the day.
Platinum Record [Level 8]
Where did we all go every weekend to dance and listen to all the latest HINRG music ??
In Manchester, I went to ROCKIES and HIGH SOCIETY - they always played the best HINRG dance music. ROCKIES was lucky enough to have Manchester`s finest HINRG DJ - the late, great LES COCKELL. This guy was a genius behind the turntable and I was lucky enough to get to know him over the years as I was a regular customer at his little record shop in the gay village.
Many of the gay bars/pubs also pumped out all the latest HINRG hits - especially THE REMBRANDT & NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
Ahh... Those were the days....
Indie Release [Level 4]
Well Heaven and Bangs were the biggies, but one of the places I really enjoyed musically was the Copa in Earls court, it was where the real record collectors and music freaks hung out, terrific back in the day.
Platinum Record [Level 8]
Did you see many live PAs by HINRG artists ? In the Manchester venues I got to see artists such as Hazell Dean, Angie Gold, Marsha Raven, Man 2 Man, Rofo, and many others.Originally Written by straight acting
Unfortunately I never got to see Evelyn Thomas /Miquel Brown or Earlene Bentley
Indie Release [Level 4]
Yes I did , as well as spend time in the Studio with some of them. My favouirite was Evelyn Thomas she was lovely and in fact lives near me in SW Florida these days.
Platinum Record [Level 8]
Cool. Is she still performing/recording nowadays ?
Indie Release [Level 4]
Evelyn is not recording or performing as far as I know. It's been a long time since I spoke with her though.
Platinum Record [Level 8]
I notice she has a website on the internet with info/pics. It does not seem to ahve been updated for quite some time though. It stated she was under new management and was organising some performance dates.
Underground Hit [Level 5]
My favourite club in Birmingham from my clubbing days was Tintins...such a geeat atmosphere! I saw Hazell Dean, Lonnie Gordon and Take That there!! :D
Gold Record [Level 7]
yes i met evelyn too on her very first trip here,a couple of weeks later she had a hit [weak spot] im sure she was over the moon, and youre right she was lovely :P
Indie Release [Level 4]
Diskodisc are you from the NW originally , did you ever go to Blackpool Mecca??yes i met evelyn too on her very first trip here,a couple of weeks later she had a hit [weak spot] im sure she was over the moon, and youre right she was lovely :P
Platinum Record [Level 8]
Hi Rich !!
Lonnie Gordon is a firm favourite of mine - You can get a great compilation CD of hers from Clone Zone for about £8.00 - Its got all the hits on it 8)
Gold Record [Level 7]
yes im from the nw and i went to the mecca as soon as i could walk from 1972
Indie Release [Level 4]
I went from 76 , and the Ritz dayers too, still speak To Curtis every week , and get the occasional e mail from Levine.I really loved it when the music changed from Northern to Disco and Funk.
Gold Record [Level 7]
i know a couple of forums youd be tarred and feathered for saying that :lol:
Platinum Record [Level 8]
Yes... then get "drawn n quartered" !! LOL...True though it is... :lol:i know a couple of forums youd be tarred and feathered for saying that :lol:
Indie Release [Level 4]
Yeah well that's the northern Soul people for youi know a couple of forums youd be tarred and feathered for saying that :lol:
Platinum Record [Level 8]
It always seemed more political rather than about the music ! -shame...Yeah well that's the northern Soul people for youi know a couple of forums youd be tarred and feathered for saying that :lol:
Advance Promo Copy [Level 3]
We went to Rockshots in leeds or Rockies in Sheffield, Fagin's In Bradford and The gemini in Huddersfield
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