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Hi Jim, Pete and others I note you see Nigel Basham in Sydney on occasions. I rarely read the local rags now, owing to lack of time! Westcliff High has a lot to answer for !! Office Hours; University. The Locarno Ballroom, Sauchiehall Street, photographed in 1930 when it was for sale. Then we gave up nights to return to days , Where JIM successfully created A . This proved to be very tiring for us, as we had to be on set at Boreham Wood before 8am every weekday for two weeks. 1971 saw the release of our next record, Without The One You Love backed by So Here I Go Again. Took her dog for a walk round the cemetery. (Hmmmmm!) John Portley, aka Exeter's Mr Entertainment. We left Southend in 1966 and went to play at Tiffanys night club in Wimbledon.Our name was changed to The Treetops and we released several records under thet name ( these regularly appear for sale on e-bay along with Monotones records ). Cha c sn phm trong gi hng. met a chap in Rayleigh High Street today, he reminisced about a group called Force Five or Whirlwinds, there were 2 Petes in the group, one was a drummer, can anyone throw some light on them? This was the first of four releases on the Pye label. Hello Steve, I would be pleased to talk with you. Following the release of California My Way in 1968 we did not release another record until Mississippi Valley in 1970. Nothing can compare to the brown, beige, cream random pattern on this midi length hooded monstrosity but they were all the rage then), (that must mean the number of weeks with Sam). I . [SFM] fredina's nightclub. Share. His Father was a very accomplished carpenter and made Peters first bass. So, it was Brian, Pete, Gary and myself who did the TV work during that year. It was in 1965 that we released our final two records as The Monotones, No Waiting and Somethings Hurting Me. The old Plough Lane was Wimbledon's home from 1912-1991. Explore The King of Diamonds. Hi Pete, Thankyou for your reply and information regarding Southends rich musical heritage.It is amazing how many musicians come from the area ( and still do !! I lived in Craven Gardens and the smog was down to less of a metre in front of your face and you could not see your feet. Thus, for a couple of gigs, (Whitehall off of Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff and the community hall, in Snakes Lane Eastwood, I became the Monotones Bassist. Nevertheless we sold a good quantity locally and were reasonably happy with our first attempt. Later on I worked in the City with a guy who became my closest chum, for a while: and we formed a new group. He said that he had some friends back home who strummed a few tunes together and I was invited to join in. We didnt get away from the club until after 1am and had to leave for the studios by 5.30am. Trust life has been good for you too we are set to continue to travel for a while with 10 grand-children spread between Wellington (NZ), Queenstown (NZ), Melbourne and closer to home (Lake Macquarie) at Manly, Sydney. Most of the tracks were converted by Jims good friend John Corless, a computer expert, and the remaining few by myself, which explains the occasional sound of a stylus hitting the vinyl! In 1978, Paul Anka's disco club Jubilation opened on Harmon Avenue near the Strip, and it was considered one of the first true dance clubs in Las Vegas. An accomplished naturally talented drummer and a versatile vocalist. Hi Jim hope this finds you well, sorry for the delay in replying but lost the site never mind, computors arent my best media tool, have problems with remote controls to the video, you can contact me on acchelsea@hotmail.com, hope to hear from you soon. Kecamatan Pasar Minggu terletak di Jakarta Selatan. Nigel went to OZ in 1977 and I still visit him every year, he runs an event management company and still keeps busy although suffering a few health problems at the moment. Hi Jim, I regret that I was too young to see the Monotones at the Elms, but I knew you from when I was a pupil at Southchurch Hall boys school. 15/06/2022 It is with deep sadness that I tell you of the passing of Jim Eaton . He said that he had survived for seven years with the illness and a few more weeks would be no problemsadly he didnt make it. So many of us have been driven nearly crazy for years trying to identify that song from that very (repetitive) scene. As for the other Whirlwinds (which forced the name change) mentioned up further in this thread, I think that must be the band from Manchester area, brought together by Graham Gouldman of later 10cc fame. Samantha's was in a basement off Regent Street and I was introduced . Having been musically socialized by the AMERICAN FORCES RADIO (a definite underground radio station in Nuremberg of the fifties) ELVIS being my awakening obviously. Nigel, the club Manager, guested most nights with a big ballad or two, and we each took turns to play records in the break. And my eight year old son Theo, has started playing guitar and already has done a few small gigs with another eight year old drummer Sam, and is very proud of being thrown out of a pub we were playing in, because he was still there after 9 oclock, he feels very Rock & Roll, such fun. I never did get over the fear of doing it again.I only found out yesterday of Bashers death and was really sorry to hear it. Hello to Jim Eaton , Brian Alexander, Nigel Basham, Pete Stanley and Andy Rainbow. Good to talk to you, regards Pete Stanley. Once again I was searching for a replacement and found probably the best keyboard player I had ever heard. We were all very lucky to experience and enjoy the 60s ! Never before, or since, have I been surrounded by so many beautiful women. It was back in Nineteen Fifty Eight , We became musical MONOTONES mates . The band performed right through to 1977 all over the South-East, London and East Anglia with only three changes in personel: Bob Church was replaced by Roger Dupuy in 1964, Phil Thomas left the following year, and my brother Keith Read took over lead guitar from Adrian in 1973. ]However they did broadcast a pretend band playing Its Great and Anymore on No Hiding Place which was a very tame 60s version of The Bill.And how can we forget the Juke Box Jury when the panel reviewed Its Great and Tommy Trinder,an octogenarian music hall entertainer quipped they may think its great but I dont,and voted it a Miss.Well I would like to point out that his version of Champagne Charlie is for sale on ebay for 4.99.A copy of Its Great is on Musicstack for 26 not to mention a copy of What Would I do for 228!!!! Unfortunately, one young guy over-tuned on beer decided to misbehave and after Lionel had warned him a couple of times, this fool decided to get physical: rather large and stupid mistake. Required fields are marked *. Nevertheless we continued to mix the learning of new tunes with studying for our imminent O level exams. My wife also reminded me (We both used to commute to the City) Nigels late father was the stationmaster at Chalkwell, on the Fenchurch Street Line. ada.lnk.to/Shadows. Stream Tiffany's Nightclub Rotherham 1974 by the glummer twins on desktop and mobile. The Elms was our local haunt Tuesdays and Thursdays and every other Saturday as I recall 1 shilling and sixpence om Tuesdays and two bob on Thursdays. Its good to read all the happy recollections you all have of the early years, and I would definitely be up for a jam session with the lads sometime, especially if Fugley brings his spoons! 616. Wimbledon's latest opening is located at the end of The Broadway near the Polka Theatre. Would that be possible? The Elm Hotel was a popular pub with a dance hall on the side. Mark sang his songs with huge epic endings such as Im Gonna be Strong by Gene Pitney and Jezebel by Marty Wilde and Frankie Laine. On the subject of Pete Willshire I recall going with Bash to rehearsals to do the backing of one of his records where Pete was one of the backing guitarists. We have to organise a reunion before we all fall over. With the reformed group and with Ian Middlemiss taking over rhythm guitar we started to play more gigs in church halls, school dances, garden fetes etc with the occasional guest singer such as Ian Tripcony who sang a couple of Freddy Cannon hits. Somehow, I was introduced to Brian Alexander, as Paul Dunning was leaving the Monotones and they needed a bass player: bit of a challenge as Id actually never played bass, only lead and rhythm. I wonder how many of those members of local bands went on to musical careers. But it was the YEAR Of MAGIC music wise: The BEATLES were about to explode, Meseybeat took over and everything changed completely. I should also say that in the 1960s, Keith (who had a recording studio at the time) produced records for the brilliant local guitarist Pete Willsher, who is mentioned elsewhere on this site. Yes, Pam and I do remember you and of course Gordon. Hi Chris , Firstly , I can confirm it is a photo of The Whirlwinds sent to you by Graham Rousell . The new club, which was to be called Bentleys was based on the same successful format and again required a trio of musicians. Incidentally, I spoke with Pete Willsher a short while ago and after spending time abroad he is now back in Southend. Would you have an e-mail address that I might write to him at? And a belated thanks for all the great music. 1. I last saw Mark when I was travelling by train from Lowestoft to London in 1986. Later, I opted out as my career was more important. Championships Schedule. http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/432/exhibition_to_showcase_southends_rich_musical_heritage . I am striving to ensure the accuracy of information before committing to paper and it is in that regard that Im hoping you might be able to help me with some information about this group. This of course meant giving away some of my earnings, clearly a situation that could not go on. Both bands had an extremely loyal following. What I clearly remember is that it was him that suggested I stop playing the guitar, adopt a stage name along with Nigel and that the two of us should front the group as lead singers. Hi, I have just heard off the sad passing of dear Nigel my thoughts are with his family, I worked with Nigel,Jim,Brian at Alexanders night club as well as being a regular at Tiffanys Wimbledon. Holly Golightly has an uncontrollable, hysterical reaction to very bad news. What a blast finding this site nearly 50 years down the track. The greatest respect for Gary Brooker and Procol Harum, one year earlier than I at WHSB. There was a load more copy stuff but I do not remember. Went to town with Sam at 2.00 pm. But I do know we each received a handsome reward of 25 guineas [for young viewers a guinea was 1 and 1 shillingfor younger viewers thats 1 and 5 pence! Hi De Ho..Pete. Hi Alan, yes I do remember the great times we had at Tiffanys and Alexanders.if you remember it was myself and Nigel who nicknames you Fugley ( because you were too good looking! ) Mecca saw these wins as a cause for celebration at the club and were told to play one special night dressed in tennis gear. We cut several records as The Treetops when the lineup comprised Brian Alexander (lead guitar and backing vocals), Jim Eaton (rhythm guitar and lead vocals), Pete Stanley (bass guitar and backing vocals), Mark Lloyd (lead vocals, vibes and harmonica), Martha Smith (lead vocals and piano) and Pete Trout our very fine drummer. For those reading this with a good memory of faces of the stars at that time, I have a number of photos that I am unsure of. . For questions about gifting and jewelry, contact a Sales Professional. 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!! Reference to the Seven Up TV series stirred some memories of a BBC film about youth of the day which featured us playing at The Elms but I dont recall it being broadcast,do you? To read the full history of the group and its change to the Treetops, read through the comments below. Dave Brown was an amiable person who loved reggae and soul. It would be great if there were to be a Monotones reunion at the Elms..I would be there!!!! However, discarding a career in Londons Stock Exchange (Different then: stockbrokers wore top hats and striped trousers! hi jim of treetops tiffinys wimbledon, you prob wont rememeber us brothers 4 of us use to come to tiffinys with others & great times , my younger brother always had to much to drink & go out back & set the alarms off, & the bouncers said not you again. I would very much like to get in touch with you! Colin Bell. In a numbered seat! Kode Kemendagri. After a few months I noticed all the dust on my band trousers, it was gradually falling apart and that was the end of our Hawaiin session. So I went to my trusted record dealer and ordered it. Spookily that was the time we moved to the area from Liverpool. As last year, the fourth round singles matches will be spread across two days, and the Gentlemen's and Ladies' singles matches will be mixed through the quarter-finals. This obviously could not continue and it became necessary to find another drummer/vocalist. Brian informed us that our days as resident band at Tiffanys were probably numbered. We knew this was going to be an important night for us, as several Mecca directors would be there. Nothing can compare to the brown, beige, cream random pattern on this midi length hooded monstrosity but they were all the rage then). I havent visited the web site for some time so apologies for the delay in my reply. One of demos we recorded was a song titled Nice Legs Shame About The Face This demo found its way into the charts, I believe by a group called The Monks. The following year Pete Stanley of the Monotones sold me his homemade bass guitar. Jim Eaton and Tony Edwards turned up at one of our gigs, and after auditioning the wall of sound, offered me a residency at Alexanders Club, playing four nights a week, sometimes five. from roy. We both promised to keep in touch but unfortunately we didnt. After nearly 45 years,today I finally tracked down and met up with Jim Eaton at the Elms only to be greeted with the tragic news that Mark Lloyd had lost his fight with cancer.As a singer myself with another local group and who was frequently invited as guest singer with the Monotones in Marks absence, I admired him tremendously and counted him as a good friend.He was supremely talented with a powerful voice, capable of singing anything from good old rock and roll to ballads and everything in between. In May 1964, Brian, Pete and myself took a short holiday in Amsterdam. Hope this sheds a little light on a time long ago but not forgotten. The Mustangs. Hi Judy, Good to hear from you. Yes, I do live in Vancouver on Canadas Pacific Coast. It was at the height of the punk scene and accordingly all manner of weird looking people would turn up. Brian had written a song called Another World and I also vaguely remember recording our version of the Everley Bros When Will I Be Loved. The pop bible of the day, The New Musical Express, described the release as promising. This obviously did not deter the BBC, as during 1968 we could be heard every weekday throughout the whole year! Brian knows I am looking for some visuals and so I hope he wont mind me getting in touch in this way! He used to come in the club most Friday evenings and was possibly the cause of a number of problems we suffered. A great loss but some great memories! Somehow I carried these sheets back on the mainline train from Fenchurch Street. Our first gig in front of an audience was in Eastwood Church Hall and is best remembered for the fact that there were more people in the band than in the audience. The home of Tennis on BBC Sport online. All the best, Jim. And if you do visit, you may get the chance [ if the attendants not looking ] to touch Gary Brookers silk cape. This caught the attention of the headmaster who informed me that I was probably in the wrong job, he was right and I left. Hi Pete, I recently sent a copy of When Will I Be Loved and If You Cant Give Me All along with several Treetops recordings to Chris. Alexanders was fun and I cant remember why you left, we had a succession of managers after you, no one quite as much fun.I think Tony was on keyboards when you were there, he formed his own trio and went to Benleys and I got Paddy Kirby on keyboards who was brilliant. Would it be possible to have that transferred to a CD, as I know we would love to add it to our collection. They called themselves JONAH AND THE WHALES, me being paternal (??) As regards Nigel/Mark I used to work at an air cargo company at Southend Airport in fact I am still in the air cargo business even at 65 but Nigel was always looking for a bit of extra cash and he used to drive our van to collect cargo from all over Essex on various occasions. Thursday evenings were the night: and hundreds of kids in Southend beat a path to the London. Tim, Some great comments here. Finally during the year Pete Stanley also decided to leave to concentrate on his business.