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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! 

 

A recently found recording of The Dollies singing A Kind of Hush, off a reel to reel recording of Dee Time.

Looking through BBC Genome leads to : Dee Time BBC One First broadcast: Tue 1st Aug 1967, 18:25 on BBC One London An early evening scene with Simon Dee introducing his guests Stirling Moss, The Dollies, Chris Farlowe, Stan Stennett, The Tremeloes. 

Our thanks to Kevin Ellis

 
Help please
 
1.   The Alexandra Park heritage group are trying to build a history on the Moss Side carnival. Can anybody assist with info on the kind of music that was played there over the 1970s and 80s.
It would mean a lot to the people working on the project and those who live in Moss Side and visit the park. 
 

Can you assist with

  • Any info on a group called THE MODS, around circa 1964.  
  • Any info on Kirk Daniels?
  • Any info on Dennis and the Beatmakers? 
  • Any info on B.G.'s (from Bury area)
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can assist

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

Most popular pages

  • If you remember the 60s ...
  • Dave Cave
  • Kevin Lane
  • Talk of the North (Eccles)
  • Home page
  • Hardrock (Greatstone Road, Stretford)
  • Missing Links (Oldham)
  • Hollies
  • The Twisted Wheel (Brazenose Street then Whitworth St)
  • About the site
  • Blighty's ex-Monaco (Farnworth)
  • Top Ten Club (Belle Vue, Gorton)
  • Top of the Pops - BBC Studios (Rusholme)
  • Stage lighting
  • The Ampliferters page
  • Oasis (Lloyd Street)
  • The Plaza Ballroom
  • Magic Village, Cromford Court, off Market Street
  • The Vedettes
  • Factotums (Audenshaw/Droylsden)

Pages recently added/updated

  • Oceans 11 (Rusholme)
  • Birch Park Palace aka Oceans 11 (Rusholme)
  • The Monday Big Beat night at The Bodega Jazz Club
  • Bodega, Cross Street, Manchester
  • The Regency Club (Rossendale)
  • Demons
  • Club/Venue Opening dates
  • Accrington (M.S.G.) Club
  • Talk of the North (Eccles)
  • Hi-Spot Cabaret Club (Oldham)
  • Waterloo Hotel (Oldham)
  • ARDRI IRISH CLUB (Chorlton on Medlock)
  • Friendship Hotel (Oldham)
  • Queen's Theatre (Blackpool)
  • Casino (Burnley)
  • Bold Street Social Club (Accrington)
  • The Majestic - Accrington Con Club
  • The Jazz Cabin (Accrington)
  • Square Deal Bingo Club (Nantwich)
  • Ritz Ballroom (Accrington)

Recent Comments

  • Brian Holden saidMore
    Sadly Gerry is no longer with us. 5 hours ago.
  • Michael McAuley saidMore
    My old work mate from Roy Hall cash & carry, Les Heaton, I remember him telling stories about his time in the Yaks, he...8 hours ago.
  • Martin Bennett saidMore
    You too? We were from Broughton/Fulwood and followed 'em as they were definitely the best group doing the rounds. Saw...14 hours ago.
  • Steve saidMore
    Spent many nights camping outside in the 70s to make sure I got tickets in the morning. The nights spent there were...2 days ago.
  • Autloc saidMore
    Spider Jive appear in the third episode of the Granada TV series, The Nearly Man. It was broadcast on 18th November...2 days ago.
  • Tony West saidMore
    I played there several times with the Dallas Jazzband in the early sixties. I recall the mirrors on the pillars. 3 days ago.
  • Melvin Thorley saidMore
    Mel Thorley, Stockport.....a favourite week of my life late 60s would be a drive out for a drink to The Smoker at...3 days ago.
  • Ray saidMore
    Love to see the photo Venessa having worked there in the 60s.. ?4 days ago.

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Oceans 11 (Rusholme)

28 January 2023
Oceans 11 (Rusholme) The Ocean 11 Club was in Anson Road, Rusholme, Manchester 14. This club had been called The Birch Park Palace. ...
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The Monday Big Beat night at The Bodega Jazz Club

28 January 2023
The Monday Big Beat night at The Bodega Jazz Club On Monday, September 17, 1962 saw the opening of The Monday Big Beat night at&n...
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The Regency Club (Rossendale)

20 January 2023
The Regency Club (Rossendale) The Regency Club was at The Victoria Hall, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire and opened on Friday, February 9, 196...
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Waterloo Hotel (Oldham)

10 January 2023
Waterloo Hotel (Oldham) The Waterloo Hotel was in Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire....
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Friendship Hotel (Oldham)

03 January 2023
Friendship Hotel (Oldham) The Friendship Hotel was at 2 Mumps, Oldham, Lancashire. It was built in 1795 as The Hat and Beaver. In 1874 th...
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Queen's Theatre (Blackpool)

29 December 2022
Queen's Theatre (Blackpool) The Queen's Theatre was in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, Lancashire and opened on Wednesday, February 6, 195...
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Bold Street Social Club (Accrington)

28 December 2022
Bold Street Social Club (Accrington) The Bold Street Social Club was in Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire....
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The Jazz Cabin (Accrington)

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The Jazz Kabin (Accrington) The Jazz Kabin was at The Accrington Stanley Sportsmen's Club in Peel Park, Accrington, Lancashire.   Info co...
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Square Deal Bingo Club (Nantwich)

28 December 2022
Square Deal Bingo Club (Nantwich) The Square Deal Bingo Club was at 24-26 Market Street, Church, Nantwich, Cheshire and opened on Saturday,...
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