He was about 6 2 and 15 stone at the time, which was not too bad for a 17 year old. THE TREETOPS.More personal memories by Jim Eaton. Just too soon and tragic. They of course smashed the real thing, something we couldnt afford to do. Played a Futurama / Selmer(?) Pete Stanley also decided to leave and concentrate on the business he had started with his brother-in-law. Hello Roy Sorry Ive not replied earlier due to unexpected busy diary. Brian Alexander : This guy was a totally useless WHSB academic and just had to be a musician as he would not have made it in a 9-5 job. ( even if its on a zimmer frame!) I had their two U.S. 45s on Hickory and the killer final Pye one (Somethings Hurtin Me) and they were rocking. This meant more auditions for a replacement female vocalist. The Locarno Ballroom, Sauchiehall Street, photographed in 1930 when it was for sale. I am sorry to hear Gary died, the last time I saw him, his Son came into my shop to buy some drums, I think in the 80s, saying his Dad would come in and sign the HP forms to buy them, and later that day in walks Gary, apparently his office was one block up from my shop, it was great to see him. Hi John By pure accident I came across this site looking for old 60s photos of Southend. Our high heeled Baa Baa boots were bought from the famous Bond Street boot maker Anello and Davide. During Brians frantic guitar solo in Route 66, he kicked a leg up and unfortunately revealed a part of his lower region down the side of his shorts. However, on the positive side that we can now afford reliable equipment we could only dream about in the early 60s, when much of our gear was home-made, including the bass guitar built by Pete Stanleys dad, which Mick subsequently replaced with the Burns Vista Sonic Bass he still plays today. So I went to my trusted record dealer and ordered it. baltimore accent translator; gamit ng pang uri sa pangungusap; power bi custom column if multiple conditions; tiffany's nightclub wimbledon . A great person whom I had a lot of respect for both as a singer and musician but Im so glad that I had that chat with him in February. You could get my telephone number from her via her sister and give me a call. The campaigners claim the All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) designs for a new 8,000-seat show court and 38 other grass courts on a golf course next to the world-famous SW19 club breaches a . We catch up with Mark in Sydney every couple of years. 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. With thanks to Stephen Gent for this memory of Wimbledon Contact Stephen Gent . Claimed. 666. I remember them well and the plethora of delightful ladies to whom I owe a debt of some gratitude. I must say I get envious as I would love an opportunity to join such a group so if ever you need a vocalist/rhythm guitar.let me know. 1. Thought I would let you know that since the hay-days of the 60s, the band continued to meet up after Tiffanys. And me right in the middle of it! To Gentleman JIM , my gracious Good- Bye , He was just EATON at Westcliff High . We eventually bought a couple of Selmer Selectortone amps and a Watkins Copycat echo unit.proper gear! Is Brian still in this world? Strip Club Owner. I look forward to hearing them on Strictly Come Dancing! I havnt got your Instamatic memory but you certainly rattled my recollection-box. I very much hope that this note will reach you and help me on my quest. I . 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. Gary was an excellent pianist and vocalist and I particularly remember them rehearsing a couple of Ray Charles classics, Whatd I Say and Georgia On My Mind. I dont go to South end very often now but was there last year and showed my husband some of my old haunts and told him about the White all and the London inn. Reading your recap of the Monotones early years brought back so many happy memories for me and Im a so glad to hear that you are still fit and well. Hopefully will be in touch. Please contact me at
[email protected] if you can loan or donate original materials. Mr Brownlee was the boys P. E. teacher then and he spent many hours with me at the school pool and Chalkwell beach trying to take up diving again after I dived in the pool and knocked myself out on the bottom. Even after all these years Monotones/Treetops memories are still going strong. Nigel Basham : I was responsible for his Mark Lloyd stage tag. There were problems at Tiffanys during the first couple of years. Model Homes?? We did, however, reduce the number of people in the group. With regards to our CD, please contact me direct at
[email protected] with your address. 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. Brian, true to his entrepreneurial character went on to open two further clubs to add to his portfolio of businesses. 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. We had a long chat and he was on his way back to Australia. The pictures of Tiffany's are almost all from 1980. you may have wondered what song the kids are dancing to during the party scene towards the end of the film. My wife spotted the letter from Jim Eaton in the Southend recorder, November 19th, 2010. From which Robin (As he is now known) Trower developed his style and much sought after skill. Tiffany Retweeted. Locarno. Yes, Pam and I do remember you and of course Gordon. J dancing with Adam all night. Personally I put this down to Pams amazing tea, pork pies and pickle! Behind every dream is the dreamer. Talk about a trip down memory lane. Glad to hear that your Mum is still around, perhaps next time you visit you could look us up. This was the first group I played regularly with and it was great fun. Unfavorite. By 1980 I had been in The Monotones/ Treetops for twenty two years and was married with two children. This gave another string to our bow as I sang most of the current pop songs, our drummer Ron sang the Andy Williams type ballads, and Dave covered the soul and reggae. I opened my eyes and there he was looking me in the face and I hadnt seen him for 20 years. Mention of the bass guitar I sold you brought a tear.my Dad made it.How long did it survive,and have you any photos ? He said that when he finds time he will upload a selection onto this website, I look forward to that. 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. I have surfed the tinternet for a similar image in vain. Places like Tiffanys are sadly missed but great memories. Can you reply to this with an e-mail address and I will contact you.Hope to hear from you, Regards, Jim Eaton. Good to see two of my fellow band members have made contributions to this site. and came across this. A Pavlov Dogs learned behaviour situation. We remembered when he tried to teach me the Chet Atkins style of finger picking he was so good at, sadly he failed miserably! Hi Judy, Good to hear from you. Collaborate with our global Enterprise Sales team. I was also a classmate of Nigels and Colin at WHSB and I can remember the very early times, in the small school gym., when Nigel was drummer Brian was guitar and If Im correct the first lead singer was a boy (as we all were then) called David Tripcanny, not sure of that spelling. 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. A born business man always on the look out for the next opportunity. Anthony came off worse. Grahams father, George Rousell, photographed a number of groups in the 60s, including the Whirlwinds. Visible. They said it would be raised at their next AGM but to date have had no response. It was originally a cinema I believe in the 50s, then it was a nightclub called the Moulin Rouge. Los Angeles Times, August 31, 1950. Got up at 11.45 am (still obsessed with time I see).My head is a bit heavy cos I was drinking Scots Mac & Martini last night. Still, I am glad to have fond memories, of not only helping the Monotones on the early path, but also being somewhat instrumental in putting the Elm on the local map as a live gig venue. If there is ever an Elms reunion, count me in. I didnt get to Alexanders as by that time I was in the states. Protection of businesses such as night clubs was rife and it wasnt long before they moved on Tiffanys. Every time I drive past the Elms I remember you all and the wonderful times we had. Early Years. by | Jul 10, 2021 | opentimeclock 2004 login | list of navy reserve units | Jul 10, 2021 | opentimeclock 2004 login | list of navy reserve units Many of us who went to 'the town' for a night out during the 1970s or 80s will have finished off at 'Tiffs' at some point. Private. We met up with Rod Clarke, who replaced me temporarily in 1965 and he was able to put names to so many faces [ my memory fails me too often these days ]now where was I.ah yes, if you have time [ no excuse as youve retired ] check out his CV at http;//www.themoodyblues.co.uk/page46.htm..Im always impressed by those who made music their life. Dundee's largest nightclub was given a new lease of life last year when it was taken over and turned into 1980s and 1990s themed Club Tropicana and Vogue. ada.lnk.to/Shadows. Around this time we got involved with a guy, who I believe was a friend of Brians family, named Nick Kirby. Former Tiffany's nightclub bartender James Cassells, 57, recalls working at the venue opposite the cop shop at Kildare Rd with fond memories for two years from when he was 19. It turns out to be a demo recorded before their first Pye 45, released in the U.S. without the groups knowledge! I remember being part of the crew that practised in Brians garagemainly Everly Brothers numbers at the time. When we arrived on the first day, a very officious commissionaire at the studio gates, checked his artistes list and told us that we were male small partscertainly no good for our street credibility !! Jim Eaton, Ron Brown and I rehearsed our main set a mix of chart covers, evergreens, Rons jazz spot, and of course Jims wunderbar Ol Shep rendition. The last re-union saw Dad and Jim guest play at my Sisters wedding in 2007, where they grabbed the live bands instruments and rocked for a couple of songsyouve still got it fellas! Hi Rod, Yes, I am still around but fast approaching my 107th birthday, you cheeky sod. Colombia DB8934 1972 Gypsy/Life Is Getting Better. 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 ). One I particularly remember was recorded in Birmingham and hosted by Murial Young. His memory is better than mine ! For engagement guidance, contact a Diamond Expert. I have been coming to Sydney every year since 1996 and saw Nigel every time I was here. Hi Jim, Somewhat belatedly I found your reply to my posting as a result of hearing of Nigels untimely death. but great reading all the forums,also we use to go to orchid ballroom purley.