.
Top left is Trevor Jones, once of Southsea and now Portchester who has done an AMAZING job of persuading people to buy copies of the book and so here we are at the end of November and he’s definitely Salesman of the Month. The pic (from the book) shows Trevor with two Parkas (now known as Limited S) but he’s also in the photo below from John Pounds – but which one might he be?
Perfect! (Thanks to Alan Christmas and I think Gary Webb). There really are nights like this ….
.
A pic to break the heart of Lenny Tench. Nigel Grundy says:
“Walking along the banks of the River Hamble I saw this abandoned Premier bass drum in the reeds. I know when people retire they sometimes call their homes Dunrovin, Dunlovin, Dunworkin etc. but which local musician has dumped his kit and gone home to rename his house Dundrummin?”
(Dave says) It made me wonder if it was a sneaky trick by the the neighbours or even Mrs Drummer (oops sorry, sexist assumption – of course I meant Mr/Mrs/Ms Drummer, partner of the original owner/artiste)
If you’re interested, I’ll be on Express FM tomorrow morning (Thursday) around 8.15/8.30, talking about the book. It’s the Adrian Knight Show and I think you can hear it live or later if you wish: http://www.expressfm.com/ (93.7 fm)
I’m also talking to the My Area local website tomorrow and hoping they will run an on-line story about the book. I’ll let you know
I’m told that Radio Solent have mentioned the book although I’ve had no response from them. I’m disappointed too that despite a very positive conversation with the News some weeks ago nothing has emerged (yet?). I thought a story there would have helped sales so I’ll keep hoping.
At present I’ve banked money from about 170 sales although there are quite a few copies of the book out there in the various shops and with one or two individuals. I would guess about 230/250 sold which is pretty good in the first month. To remind you, we printed 1000 and need to sell about 600 to cover costs.
.
Another sent from Nigel G. I have a feeling that this incarnation of Kimbells was run by Bob Jenkins who managed Virgin Circle. Lace came from the Talismen, Gold Dust from Gosport’s Blackout, Mick was in Heaven of course but WHO ARE Dubraile Skie – come to that how do you pronounce it?
.
It’s Paul again although I know nothing about Harvest – 1970s so too recent for me. I reckon there’s a piece to be written one day about all the long haired musicians of 1969 who took to bow ties in the 70s and the others who just got wilder and wilder …
.
Virgin Circle. Thanks for the pic to Paul Ellis (bass guitar). The Rack included Mick Dodd and Ray Bennett who left before VC. Nigel Slydell arrived from Hayling Island on keyboards (later in Mushroom). Then Alan Medland joined on sax and flute and they became Egypt (see above)
Full line up in photo, left to right, Ray Bennett (vocals), Melv Ball (lead guitar/vocals), Steve Grant (drums), Mick Dodd (guitar), Paul Ellis (bass guitar/vocals)
.
Here he is then, Pete Cross stalwart of the Pompey DJ scene. He’s just sent me a ton of splendid Guildhall 60s stuff which I shall bombard you with over the next few days (along with Egypt, Virgin Circle, the Rack, Paradise Found and the Oasis). It may be a busy week.
In the meantime why not ask mum for an old sheet of card from one of dad’s new shirts, cut it into a rectangle, paste the picture of Pete onto the right hand half (be careful with that bit – and with the scissors!), add more paste and glitter around the outside and you’ve made your own Pompey Pop Christmas card!!
PS Photo courtesy of Nigel Grundy and there are more of Pete/Tricorn on his website
.
Here’s what’s left of Ricky’s, the Marina, the Sound Barrier etc etc in Goldsmith Avenue and here’s a nice email from Richard. Send some comments, check out his You Tube stuff
Dave,
I have been looking at your web site with some interest, although it’s mainly earlier than the period I’m interested in i hope you can help.
I am an old Pompey soul man and get a bit fed up with all the Wigan Casino stuff. Although I was a regular at the Casino all nighter in the early days -1973/4 , my all nighter days started at The Marina, which played mostly the same records but a lot earlier. People came from all over the south coast, London and all towns south to go to the Marina.
It seemed to only open at Midnight on Saturday and was 10/- to get in. It always looks so sad now opposite the station and been closed for years as far as i can see.
I’m looking to get some stuff up on You Tube, records etc. Do you have any further info on it apart from what i have read on your site its being Ricky’s Club and looks to have become The Marina about 1970, which would have been about when i remember going there.
I have a Marina top 50 records which is what I’ve been looking to start putting on you tube.
Every week it began with the same three records about 12.30pm, when a decent crowd had got in.
“Wade in the Water” by Ramsey Lewis, played to get us ready
“You’ve got to pay the price” by Al Kent, to get us up – and finally
“Saturday Night at the Movies” by The Drifters,
The movies bit was turned down so we all sang, “Saturday night at the Marina”.
Then it was officially up-and-running.
Tears in my eyes just thinking about it.
(Calling Jimmy the Mook …)
POMPEY POP 