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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!

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Looking for a good sixties night?

Why not plan to spend a great night with "MY GENERATION MCR"?

Joyce, who founded the group, writes
"Back 2010 I founded the group for people in Manchester of a certain age who used to visit all the clubs in our city centre during the 60's.

Last night at Matt and Phreds on Tib Street we held a really good night, very well attended from ages ranging from 55 to 80 years old. Most of whom have memories of the Twisted Wheel, Oasis, Three Coins and all the other great venues we all loved back in the day. We have the Manchester dj plus a live artiste who performed music of all genres, bringing back memories of those golden years. You can follow us on Facebook My Generation mcr.

Our next night is on the August 27 Sun (bank holiday weekend) please give us a mention on your page, oh, its £10 for a table or a fiver to stand. Its a great dancefloor with brilliant acoustics. Come yourself, and check us out - you won't be sorry."

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 one thing may be of interest - there's pictures of me on there!

Paul

Little Frankie

Due to the work involved in the site upgrade, I was unfortunately unable to pay tribute on the passing of one of our original sixties recording artistes - Little Frankie. My apologies.

Now the site has settled, here is a great recording of hers - enjoy.

How to add to the site

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Interesting sections of the site you may have missed

My Story

We all have a story to tell - no matter what part we played in this great period in Manchester music. Add your personal story or contribute to the many tributes for Manchester musos who have now passed.

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Clubland Beat

A small section on the site - that gets lots of interest. Not all of us worked the beat/pop scene, many of us made a good living working the hundreds of local Working Men' Clubs. Can you add anything in this section?

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Stuff!

You may not have noticed a new menu option - Stuff.
Click on it and there's lots of extra information and reading for you on a huge variety of ... err, stuff!
Enjoy!