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Manchesterbeat
Celebrating the North-West's incredible 60s music scene
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Over the generations, the Manchester area has nurtured thousands of musical acts, ranging in styles as diverse as music hall and Madchester.

But it was the sixties that was the first to bring the music to the people.  There were groups in almost every street, kids playing their music without thought of fame - just fun.

Although many were adopted on a national scale, others were content to stir only local interest before their eventual demise.

Despite their lack of national commercial success, they were part of the tremendous Manchester area music scene that continues to play such a major part in our lives.

Proudly based in the sixties, these pages salute the groups, agents, disc jockeys, shops and clubs in the Manchester area that gave us all such a great time! Memories that have lasted a lifetime!

Enjoy the site ... Add to it ...  Revisit! 

Just a few books left

I have just acquired a small cache of Manchesterbeat books - all in new/not read condition. 

Volume 2:   1 available     Volume 3:  3 available    Volume 4:   3 available      Volume 1 and 5:   Sorry all gone :-(

Books will be sold at cost - Book and postage/packing
Books cost me approx 11UKP each and basic postage (standard envelope plus bubblewrap) and part of the Paypal charges 7UKP  - Total cost 18UKP

Due to the nature of Australia Post charges (books are in Aus), there is no discount for multiples as costs are charged in 250 gram blocks.  Books and envelope just under (its very close).

How to buy:

Just email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating what you want - first come, first served basis.

I will then email you with Paypal details. 

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON THE BOOKS  - the pricing. postage info is out of date.

New website

If any of you may be interested, I have just created a new site for our southern friends https://www.kentbeat.uk 
No major links to Manchester groups but may be of interest.

Paul

 

        

We have seen so much sadness recently, as musicians/entertainers of our era pass away.

Time to celebrate those who are still very much still achieving.

Sit back an listen to the excellent Paul Stevens - and view his pages in My Story , The Opposition, The Emperors of Rhythm and Paul Stevens and the Javelins.

Gerry and The Pacemakers and the early 60s Lancashire scene (thats both ends of the Mersey), in truth, played a pivotal role in my life - far more than anything from the USA.

RIP Gerry (and Derek)
 

Most popular pages

  • Home page
  • If you remember the 60s ...
  • All about Manchesterbeat books
  • Talk of the North (Eccles)
  • Stage lighting
  • About the site
  • Blighty's ex-Monaco (Farnworth)
  • Revamped song titles
  • Missing Links (Oldham)
  • The Ampliferters page
  • El Bossa Nova, Todd Street
  • The Plaza Ballroom
  • Top Ten Club (Belle Vue, Gorton)
  • The Twisted Wheel (Brazenose Street then Whitworth St)
  • The Vedettes
  • Youtube
  • Manchesterbeat Volume 1: The Early Years
  • Hardrock (Greatstone Road, Stretford)
  • The Drums page
  • My favourite pictures

Pages recently added/updated

  • Emperors of Rhythm - Paul Stevens and the Emperors of Rhythm
  • Home page
  • Paul Stevens and the Javelins
  • Cabaret Club (Manchester)
  • Poco-Poco (Stockport)
  • Heartbeats
  • Puritans
  • The Crowd
  • Powerhouse 6 / TD Backus and The Powerhouse
  • Rastus Mack Soul Band (Cheadle Hulme)
  • Nield and Hardy (Gortoncross Street, Gorton and Stockport)
  • Westerner
  • Free Trade Hall
  • The Black Abbots (Chester)
  • Bredbury Hall Country Club (Bredbury)
  • Confederates
  • Camel Studios (Poynton)
  • Fagins (Oxford St)
  • Stamford Hall (Altrincham)
  • Casino Dance Club (Newton Heath)

Recent Comments

  • Andy Palmer said More
    What was the address of Reno’s back in 1978?  In my mind it was close to the Salisbury 9 hours ago.
  • Geoff Burgess said More
    I played bass with the cortina in the mid 60s Great times 13 hours ago.
  • Rick Le Coyte said More
    I'd be very grateful if anyone could pass on any information & memories of a Manchester duo called The Bird Twins (aka... 15 hours ago.
  • Stuart Ogden said More
    Used to love Shmoe's Corps when they played the 'Catacombs' at Bottom o'th Moor, Oldham.
    I would have been 15/16yrs and... 18 hours ago.
  • Bill Chislett said More
    Hi, Frank and Kit are still living here in Bath but not too well. He was about the best Country act on the British scene.  22 hours ago.
  • John Rayman said More
    No Lilford  park connection to Leigh Itchycoo park written well before they played Leigh. 1 day ago.
  • John Rayman said More
    This Co-op Hall not Leigh. Beatles only played Casino Leigh. 1 day ago.
  • Brian T. said More
    The Plaza was my stepping stone to career with the Mecca Organisation in the late 50s, I just wanted to get close to the... 2 days ago.

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Cabaret Club (Manchester)

11 January 2021
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The Crowd

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Rastus Mack Soul Band (Cheadle Hulme)

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The Black Abbots (Chester)

02 December 2020
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