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Very sad new indeed.

Is it Lionel Bart.

Was that person trying to give Paul a sweet at the end.

RIP Sir George.

Very sad news.

Is that Lu Walters in the centre.

Happy Birthday to both John and Sean.

Thanks; It does look like it was a fun place to hang out and see some wonderful bands.

I have read the diaries and although the entries are short I actually find them rather enlightening at the world of the 1950's teenager. I love the emerging trend of watching sci fi movies and horror at the cinema. Johnny's love of going to gigs and parties. I love how you get a feel for the cellar ...

Thank you for posting those images. The Iron door club looks so cool and oh how young does Rory and Ringo look.

Do any photographs of Rory Storm and the Wild Ones exist as apparently McCartney played keyboards with the band when needed. Also I cannot find any photographs of the show when Rory subbed for Lennon who was sick with laryngitis. Also the Tom Egbers book is a quite loving portrayal of the group the ...

Just been reading about RSATH buying their first tour bus as they could not haul the amps on the regular bus anymore. To save on the cost they shared the minibus with other bands have you any memory of the bands dosing this at the time and have you any RSATH stories you could share.

Is this thread still active as I bought the Tom Egbers book on Rory Storm and found his life to be truly fascinating.

To Brammy;

I believe the people in the Alan Caldwell and the Raving Texans are as follows.

Alan Caldwell (left)
Johnny Guitar Byrne (front right)
Reg Hales (washboard centre)
Jeff Truman on tea chest bass (back)

Spud Ward joins replacing Jeff the following month.