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Formby Hall (Atherton)

The Formby Hall was in Alder Street, Atherton, Lancashire.

Find memories of Formby Hall - supporting The Equals, Sounds Incorporated, Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon and playing there in our own right many times. Also being a judge in Miss Atherton 1968 (or 69).  Booked by Jimmy Bunting.

Lots of gigs in Atherton area. Great times.

Paul - Phoenix City Smash - 31/3/13

I grew up about hundred yards away. In the 1960’s my mate and I climbed up a drainpipe to get a glimpse of the Kinks and the Four Pennies. Later I watched the groups Paul mentions. Also Desmond Dekker and the Aces appeared, all arranged by Jimmy Bunting who ran a church youth club.

The 70‘s duo. Medicine Head also performed.

Jimmy arranged a Motown night with a band a few years ago. It was a sell-out and a nostalgic reminder of a great era.

David Brown - 20/1/13

 

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Christopher Gregory
1 year ago
Radio one road show in the 70's
Emperor Roscoe or Stuart Henry can't remember which?
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Paul webmaster
5 years ago
Thanks for adding to the site Jimmy.  Fondly remember your work and the gigs.  Always a great night!

Can you add anything to the site?  Tickets, posters, memories, bags of money?  Keep well.
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Jimmy Bunting
5 years ago
I helped organise many, many dances in Atherton, both at the St George’s School, Derby St, where we held our church youth club.  The Formby Hall saw many top groups of the day, all organised by church and youth club.  Johnny Johnson, the Equals,Desmond Decker, Sounds Incorperated to mention a few.  All our dances had the PhoenixCity Smash Band as support.
Very many happy memories of a fantastic era. Soul Dances, etc.. 
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