Just discovered your blogsite here and its amazing. 1962 1966 We had made a number of changes in the group by this time. He had been a Japanese POW. We approached Pete, our original bass player, and were delighted when he agreed to come back with us. We were given the job of scene- shifters, and one of my tasks was to let the back cloths down on cue. Spookily that was the time we moved to the area from Liverpool. We live in Surrey but my wife hails from Exeter and her sister is a keen dancer and regularly attends Rock n Roll evenings at Beverley Park, Torquay. Monday and Wednesday evenings were trad jazz nights with acts like Chris Barber and Acker Bilk. rutland regional medical center trauma level; ac valhalla store codes; kssa council of superintendents; oven baked french dip sandwiches; sammy gravano son; tiffany's nightclub wimbledon. I have STILL got that first recording of What Would I Do but sadly my copy of Somethings Hurting Me got ruined. If ever your down this way would be great to catch up and exchange a few memries. It was good to hear from you and so pleased you stayed in the business, I thought you would as you were so passionate about your music. Theres 3 of us Monotones still alive and kicking ( rocking ? ) The home of Tennis on BBC Sport online. In early 1966 we auditioned for a residency at the new Mecca Tiffanys which was due to open in April of that year. Jim broadcast two interviews with BBC Essex last September recalling the good old days in Southend and if you are interested he is doing another two on 11th and 18th June recalling events and recordings during our period as The Treetops. Pete Stanley also decided to leave and concentrate on the business he had started with his brother-in-law. Just found your 2010 account of the music scene in Southend in the 60s. I was fortunate to meet up with Jim again at The Elms the day after Nigel died. Who dreamed up all these maniac names? Atlanta, GA. 239. Brian and I fairly quickly decided I was not going be the next Jet Harris and I would be far better as manager. Im meeting up with Jim to visit The Beecroft Gallery to see where they have hung them..probably in the loos, but if so hopefully the ladies !! We knew this was going to be an important night for us, as several Mecca directors would be there. Raducanu appeared to be in fine health while at British Vogue and Tiffany's annual fashion and film party in London last week, suggesting that the bout of illness set in at the last minute . Might be good to meet for a pint at The Elms. I had some fun times. They certainly were fun times and I know sometimes you and my brother had your work cut out keeping out the un-desirables . Its surprising what you suddenly remember at 3 in the morning whilst spending a pennyand not always the good things.in fact a bit of a nightmare from a performance at The Elms!! He decided we needed to change our image and accordingly we all went to Carnaby Street to be fitted with our new Beatle suits. Washed my hair & then J came round. best concrete pond sealer; mortal kombat 11 kronika fight; teacup poodle wyoming. Hi Judy, Good to hear from you. Somebody did a website on me a couple of years ago. BW Mick. At this stage I was teaching in a secondary modern school with some very difficult pupils, it really was a tough job. Tiffanys was a nightclub that was at the end of the road from where I lived. As you can see, it was a decade of big shoulders, V-necks, perms and page boy haircuts for the girls and smart shirts or Saturday Night Fever . I see you still play the occasional charity gig with Full Circle, I think I am right in saying I have seen you a few time at the Priory Concert in the Park. The comment about Seven Up is brilliant and I am going to write to the BBC to try and find a copy, so thank you for posting. Its worth checking out his website on http://www.popset.com.au, Dont Worry Baby/ I Remember. They used to work in a factory called Herrmanns (making cabinets) during the 1960s and did quite well during their time together x, I remember Tiffanys at Wimbledon in the 60s ! I occasionally bump into the sister of Nigels girlfriend at the time, Sandra and she had a video of Nigel singing on Oz TV still signing Jezebel would you beleive. Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/treetopsband imposters if you ask me! I dont see much of him nowadays which is a shame as it was him that started everything. Occasionally he would have to rush off stage between songs to change a beer barrel or sort out some other problem. That certainly brings back memories. The Watermill in Surrey and Bentleys near Chessington just off the A3. Were they ever bloody heavy! It will contain a discography from which you will see that in fact we didnt release When will I be loved . I also manage a band called The Hitmen http://www.thehitmen.eu with Mick Avory drummer from the Kinks and Eric Haydock original bass player with The Hollies. I . . To Gentleman JIM , my gracious Good- Bye , He was just EATON at Westcliff High . I am writing a book about my travels and adventures and was sorting through some papers and found photos of you guys! Going back to my nightmare.I have to confess that having written the words Somethings Hurting Me,I decided to leave the band in 1966 so that Rod could sing Rag Doll with you for the Tiffanys audition and I knew he wouldnt survive being called Un Garconand it would only be a matter of time.Well,in fact there was No Waitingand Brian came knocking on my door..to be continued !!! ]Going back to the beginning,in 1959,when I asked my Dad for a guitar he replied Ill make you one.He was a first class furniture maker and thought he could apply his skills to making a musical instrument.He did just that but although it looked good every time I re-tuned the strings the neck bent and eventually they were half an inch away from the frets.I believe he thought my interest would be short-lived but he went on to make speaker boxes and amplifier cases and the bands first roadie was my brother-in-law.it was a family affair!To my Mum and Dads credit they gave their blessing to my quitting a secure job with Barclays Bank to play guitar full-time.Im sure Dads skilled fingers were crossed behind his back!When we speak of school friends I cant overlook the person who taught me my first chords,namely Dave Munday who sadly died in his teens.The memories start filtering through,despite the effects of alco-ziemerand I hope to contribute more anecdotes in the future. Obviously so traumatic my mind switched off at that point but I do know that from that performance on I was relagated to singing background oohs and aahsand I imagine Brians infamous twiddling with knobs was him turning down my microphone! THE TREETOPS.More personal memories by Jim Eaton. Please dont worry about your comment re Pam, you were not to know. 67 years old and still cannot act my age, Hi Ian I am putting on an evening with Brian in Derbyshire in September and am wondering if you have any publicity-style piccies for Monotones/ Treetops. I have also recently managed to find a couple of their hits on a CD; Fab Gear: Beat Beat Beat Vol. Thanks. Watched Q7- Spike Milligan & Scully they were great. Jim has my number. During my blabbering apology, I asked him if he could play anything and he mumbled that he had once sung in a choir. If you wish I can be contacted on pncstanley@talktalk.net Good to talkregards Peter. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon. ). The new club, which was to be called Bentleys was based on the same successful format and again required a trio of musicians. Would be delighted to supply a CD if you email me direct at pncstanley@talktalk.net and Ill give you details. Please contact me at rchrisbishop@gmail.com if you can loan or donate original materials. The Paramounts, of course: who totally eschewed whatever was In and continued with their focus on R & B. Tiffany's, Carter's Five-and-Dime. If you wish to contact me through Chris (rchrisbishop@gmail.com) you may be able to help me out. Subscribed. Either way , if it were available , Im interested in buying that copy . Called at Js first for a drink.Bev was upset about some bloody lad again. Some of our first amps were not even enclosed, just a mass of valves and capacitors etc sitting in an open box. Brian stopped playing with the group as his businesses were commanding so much more of his time. During this diary this venue will be mentioned a lot. I actually went to school with Gary Nichols, now sadly no longer with us, and also with Robin Trower. I was working in an estate agency at the time and I will always remember the look of horror on the face of my boss, who turned up one evening and had no idea I was in a group!! The link is quite amusing btw! I went on to play guitar and form a band called Tim Gentle & His Gentlemen, and under the guidance of Brian, and only 14 years old, released a single called Someones In The Kitchen With Dinah in 1964. Promo shot for Now Waiting, from left: Jim Eaton, Brian Alexander, Gary Nichols and Pete StanleyMark Loyd backed by the Monotones with session musicians: Parlophone R 5277 -I Keep Thinking About You / Will It Be the Same (1965) Parlophone R 5332 Everybody Tries / She Said No (1965) Parlophone R 5423 When Evening Falls / When Im Gonna Find Her (March 1966), Note that all his solo releases spell his last name Loyd, Parlophone R 5628 Dont Worry Baby / I Remember (1967 also released in the U.S. on Tower 388) Parlophone R 5669 California My Way / Carry On Living (Feb. 1968), Columbia DB 8727 Mississippi Valley / Man Is a Man (1970) Columbia DB 8799 Without the One You Love / So Here I Go Again (1971) Columbia DB 8934 Why Not Tonite / Funky Flop-Out (Oct. 13, 1972) Columbia DB 9013 Gypsy / Life Is Getting Better (Aug 3, 1973). ): also as an Ex-Westcliff High School pupil, albeit, somewhat more elderly than Brian Alexander and crew, music was then something rather different from the violin lessons I grudgingly took on Saturday mornings would you believe! Of course! The only touring Dad does now is baby-sitting the Grand-children in Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire as a day to day part of retirement. Details on. Im pretty sure he was. I am sure the fun was shared by all others around us. What a blast finding this site nearly 50 years down the track. Hello fellow GARAGEHANGOVER enthusiasts. he also has some records floating about called mark loyd licence to thrill I am nigels/ marks great grandson, so any info wanted just ask. Finally during the year Pete Stanley also decided to leave to concentrate on his business. Who is playing at Wimbledon 2022? Went via Ricks house cos we had to take some records back, (obviously Sam was waiting for me at the station, oh the age before mobile phones he would have been there and no way of knowing were I was how did we cope?). You mention Nigels girlfriend Sandra, myself and Pam were with her yesterday. Brian Alexander played guitar as well as Jim (didnt know his surname) Pete played piano and Nigel Basham was on drums and also was lead vocals. I wanted to acknowledge your blog just briefly at this stage, in the hope that you can send any press cuttings as mentioned. I would not have traded it for anything else but often think of the early days in Leigh/Westcliff! I didnt emigrate to Australia though. The Elm was then a venue for mainly jazz: Kenny Baxter and the SMJQ were Sunday afternoon regulars. I ended up working there in the box office at Alexanders until 1976. I remember having an important gig to do but our equipment was very sad, and when I mentioned this to Brian, he said Thats OK you can borrow our equipment I was yet again over the moon. Yes, Pam and I do remember you and of course Gordon. Mark took over as drummer and continued his role as lead vocalist. As you know I played with The Monotones / Treetops at The Elms and Tiffanys in Wimbledon in 1965/66 and Mark was a good friend and a great chap. Description Discussions 0 Comments 0 Change Notes. Nevertheless we had some air time on Radio Luxembourg and the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London. There was a load more copy stuff but I do not remember. Jonas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqgESu4A_E4. I still play in a 70s Rock band and a duo in the North East of England http://www.chevrons74.co.uk I am the one with the long hair playing guitar and keyboards, I am still running Tim Gentle Music, but now mainly as an online store.