Marks sense of humour got us through many trying times, Brians business acumen kept the band employed, and yours and Peters talents glued everything together. In April 1966 we opened the new Tiffanys club and started a new phase in our career with a new name, The Treetopsbut thats another story to follow. Whats more he was tone deaf and couldnt hold a note to save his life! The Watermill in Surrey and Bentleys near Chessington just off the A3. Favorite. i wonder if you remember me, Malcolm Wilkins, often known as Max? Photos of the bands early years sent to me by guitarist Ian Middlemiss can be seen on this separate page. 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. Who is playing at Wimbledon 2022? I remember Brian Clarke who used to transport your gear around and I used to help him on many occasions in fact I went with him to Brians 21st birthday party in Mill Hill if recall correctly. During this time Brian snapped a string while fine tuning his guitar. I would first like to acknowledge your kind message on behalf of his family and friends. Whiter Shade still an evocative, innovative arrangement of Bachs work and still works for me in 2011. The Atalanta Ballroom, Woking. Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol. 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. Pete Stanley also decided to leave and concentrate on the business he had started with his brother-in-law. (below just refering you to the scene setting post) http://diaryofa70steen.blogspot.com/2007/05/i-guess-next-step-in-this-to-set-scene.htmlooo name drop name drop . (he looks a prat btw), I met Ian Hislop last Saturday as well - gosh, oh my head is spinning with the mere mention of your celeb spotting. Atlanta strip club DJ Awesome hires best friend to murder wife: police She destroys her apartment and throws her cat against the wall. These came about following a request from the government to the BBC to broadcast popular music, following the ban and shutdown of the pirate radio stations. Yes, Pam and I do remember you and of course Gordon. And thats where one evening I saw Johnny Kid and the Pirates live, with the legendary Mickey Green, then. I was constantly on the lookout for another occupation, knowing that my good education at Westcliff High School or all my exam certificates would count for nothing at my age. Mark had also sang a number of cover versions of hit songs for the Music For Pleasure label. please send me details of where to send payment for cd of records made by yourselves. 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. Well push your creativity and go beyond your brief. TIFFANY'S BAR & GRILL, Wailuku - Menu, Prices - Tripadvisor I recall we rigged up some fake gear to smash up at the end of our set when supporting The Who. Sam phoned at 3.30 & 5.15 pm. Mecca had already indicated that they didnt like The Monotones name ( I dont blame them ) and as we were an all male group, some managerial genius decided we were to be called Les Garcons, the French for The Boys. Having played in various groups (In those days, a band was a large group of people who played a large variety of disparate instruments! They left Southend for a residency at The Trocadero just off Piccadilly Circus which was to become the first of many Tiffanys clubs, run by Mecca, to open throughout the country. Got a couple of patents granted, wrote half a dozen papers and messed about on emission control and invented the DI passenger car diesel engine. He always had time for everyone. ( probably because it happened too quickly! Tiffanys was a nightclub that was at the end of the road from where I lived. Regards Chris. I also worked at the Lyceum on the Miss World gigs, by that time I had formed a dance group with two other girls, we were called The Revolution. 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. I have asked him to add any comments to this web page to bring everyone up to date on his life since leaving The Treetops. Glad there are people who remember those great nights at the Elms etc.. Jim Eaton. Any body that knows me from then can e mail me at daviddowns@sky.com. It was great to hear it again after all these years. 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). I hope this sparks a few memories and fills in some gaps in the Southend music scene. Mark loyd/ nigel basham is still going in ausse. 48 ratings [SFM] fredina's nightclub. He was not only a great singer musician but had so many other talents. Brian informed us that our days as resident band at Tiffanys were probably numbered. I am trying to find out when and where they formed, when they disbanded, and who the founding members of the group were and what instruments they played, and who also contributed to the vocals. 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. Move It Big Bad John Give me Money (Ray Charles?) I've never been to this strip club, but their sign which I pass everyday on 75 now says, "Recession Special: Lunch $5." Apparently, though you can't have breakfast at Tiffany's, you can now have a $5 lunch. Personally I put this down to Pams amazing tea, pork pies and pickle! 1920s. Early Years. To say this song has charm would be an understatement, even more so if youve seen Seven Up. Mark Lloyd and Jim Eaton singing the EverlysWhat Would I Do was the first of four singles they released on Pye in 64 and 65. This record enjoyed limited air play as Radio One didnt start until 1967. The pop bible of the day, The New Musical Express, described the release as promising. Worked for Ford Research and Perkins Engines in their Consultancy Dept. Does anyone know what happened to Billy Butler who guested with us from time to time? 341,587,075 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. Their original vocalist, Nigel Basham also performed separately under the name Mark Loyd and was backed from time to time at local gigs by another Southend band, The Mustangs, who also originated at Westcliff High. 31.74.04.1001. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon Following the recording of our next record Why Not Tonite/ Funky Flopout Martha also decided to move on. Jim has my number. I started to deputise a few evenings to another guitarist so I could stay home more. Its worth checking out his website on http://www.popset.com.au, Dont Worry Baby/ I Remember. Both bands used to play regularly at St. Clements Church Hall and other places but St. Clements brings back fond memories of the Mums and Dads dropping their kids of at St. Clements to see what was usually 4 or 5 bands on in one night, only coke and crisps were served and the place was always packed. 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. It will contain a discography from which you will see that in fact we didnt release When will I be loved . Saturday night at the Kursaal that brings back memories. Although we all attended the same school, I first became aware of Brian during a school trip to Germany in 1958. Tiffany's (Oxford Street) - Manchesterbeat Hi Jim, Pete and others I note you see Nigel Basham in Sydney on occasions. Emma Raducanu plays in 30,000 Tiffany pearls at Wimbledon During the year Mark, Tony and myself were asked to appear as a holiday camp trio in a film being made at Elstree Studios. I think I still have it stashed away somewhere. 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 . Tiffany Hill. So sorry to learn of the passing of Jim Eaton. Just discovered your blogsite here and its amazing. A fellow guitarist , a singer of songs , Perpetual performer , socially strong . Alas all long since sold to pay the mortgage! First came across him at WHSB Sports day when he putt the shot for a school record, throwing the shot far further than the existing record. In the 1960s the band were regulars at The Elms, The Halfway House in Thorpe Bay and the Kursaal Ballroom but we also played all the yacht clubs in the area and many times at the Cliffs Pavilion. 1967 brought the release of Dont Worry Baby and although nothing compares with the excitement of our first release,for me it represents our best recording.Im a big Brian Wilson fan and I like to think we did a worthy cover version although its intriguing to re-read an old review of our record,including the B side I Remember,being described as a pair of passionate RUMBAS with glorious vocals. I would not have traded it for anything else but often think of the early days in Leigh/Westcliff! Then would then alert the rest of the clubs staff to man their pre-appointed stations. Before 1973 two dance spots existed as separate venues both owned by club entrepreneur Peter Stringfellow. Nevertheless we continued to mix the learning of new tunes with studying for our imminent O level exams. Brian knows I am looking for some visuals and so I hope he wont mind me getting in touch in this way! Been trying for some years to make contact but recent events have really prompted me to up the anti. The Palace Hotel was another busy live gig venue: Mickey Jupp and The Orioles; the Klansmen. Magnolia, TX. 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. Ted has visited the London and seen how much beer was shifted on a Thursday and wanted some! Got home at 6.30.Phoned J and Bev.Sam phoned at 6.40. Ian wasnt able to come and another was missing. We were all very lucky to experience and enjoy the 60s ! The Iconic Blue Box. Malcolm (Max). Typically, we were required to record five numbers in a three- hour session. I was lucky enough to find one in a junk shop and learned to play Moonlight Bay, Yellow Bird and Aloha Hawaiiand a few more. Anthony came off worse. That was a good move for me as Brian had bought a Gibson 175 semi acoustic guitar and he loaned that to me as well, I could not put it down it was fantastic to play, you must have been very trusting, but I cant tell you how chuffed to bits I was to get to use some great gear at the time. So many of us have been driven nearly crazy for years trying to identify that song from that very (repetitive) scene. The success prompted Brian to seek another venue, which he found not too far away at Hook. The Mustangs. Just a few names which I havent seen mentioned from the Southend scene of the early/mid 60s. the band into perfoming Its Great which became the high spot of every performance. we use to go to the broadway pub in them days before we came to tiffinys . Tiffany (@tiffanytunes) / Twitter Watched Why Shoot the Teacher = quite good (one for you Frac! He said that when he finds time he will upload a selection onto this website, I look forward to that. Please dont worry about your comment re Pam, you were not to know. I was in heaven seeing all the gear you had, Selmer Amps Linear Concord Bass Amp massive 218 bass cabinet, which my band subsequently bought from you, and a Ludwig Super Classic Drum kit of Garys. nthony R got battered by Terry B cos Anthony battered Terrys brother in. We were approached to return to Holland and play a four night gig at a club in The Hague which we eagerly accepted. The end result was a remarkable live cover of that difficult song, and we soon realised that other Mecca bands were coming to the club to hear us perform it. A wonder they never had to be called the U K Monotones. I still have some flyers for the St. Clements gigs, very sad but I seem to keep everything. The Championships 2021 - Latest Updates - Wimbledon 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 ! Im wondering if Graham sent you the 45 of What Would I Do or do you mean a photo of such ? When home I could not help becoming manager (in no way what that word implies today!) tiffany's nightclub wimbledon. 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. You cant go wrong with Blue Suede Shoes and Tell Me What I Say..!!!! Having been musically socialized by the AMERICAN FORCES RADIO (a definite underground radio station in Nuremberg of the fifties) ELVIS being my awakening obviously. Another local venue was The Halfway House pub (if I remember the name correctly) by the sailing club at Thorpe Bay on the Esplanade. Wallpaper Engine > Workshop > DahSharky's Workshop . Grahams father, George Rousell, photographed a number of groups in the 60s, including the Whirlwinds. We went to a greek club after work called the Clubmans Club in Chinatown or varied it by going in the Portland Lodge, not forgetting the hours we spent in Nicks all night cafe. Ever since that time I have been wondering who Alexander was. Regarding the Mustangs, heres an article from the Southend Standard that Phil Thomas sent to me in 2009 along with the Monotones article thats posted above. Brian, true to his entrepreneurial character went on to open two further clubs to add to his portfolio of businesses. ), Ian attended Joan Greenwoods Method School with such later luminaries as Olly Reed, John Leyton (Think Great Escape) and other up and coming thespians. faculty website; Services. We also ran dances at the Southend Cliffs Pavilion and would support invited hit parade bands and solo artists who did guest appearances. The link is quite amusing btw! 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. The audition took place at The Lyceum in The Strand in front of a couple of attractive young women sent by Mecca head office. TIFFANYS - 1715 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA - Yelp Called at Js first for a drink.Bev was upset about some bloody lad again. I do believe the origins of the Southend Sound led to evolution for later 70s musicians, such as Kursal Flyers and Dr Feelgood. We eventually bought a couple of Selmer Selectortone amps and a Watkins Copycat echo unit.proper gear! I think it was at this time that the name Monotones was suggested. 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. We approached the manager of the pub Roy Hughes, who agreed to let us rehearse in the dance hall on a Sunday morning. Brian was great at playing like Hank Marvin whilst doing The Shadows steps with myself and Pete. It was a rich and much missed era of genuine live sound and great gigs, now smothered in miming, electronic sound manipulation and image above ability. Good memories. ). It also meant we were chosen to play at many prestigious gigs. Remembering the one and only Tiffany's nightclub in Grimsby This second recording, again released on Pye, was more successful in terms of airplay and TV. I was invited to join The Treetops in the late-seventies as keyboard player. Cant tell you too much about him except that I was told he became a car dealer in South London. Anybody got anecdotes or info on them? Best Regards, Bruce Welsh, Victoria British Columbia, Canada. I performed a number of songs by The Coasters such as Charlie Brown and Girls, Girls, Girls during which I remember clucking like a chicken as a solo! I see Pete regularly and Brian on rare occasions. Their happy reunion was too short. Hi Chris, Sounds good,which one of us is going to wear a rose in the hair to assist recognition after forty odd years? 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 !!! We passed through Adelaide a few years ago on a journey from Perth to Sydney. J s. Share. After Gordon left Tiffanys we had a selection of managers until we left in 1974. The venue had also enjoyed success as a cinema but also in turn a skating rink and dance hall, until 1971, when the Gaiety ballroom closed and in 1972 it reopened as Tiffany's nightclub. Mark Loyd, 1964Postscript, February 2011: Jim Eaton: I have just returned from Australia where I caught up with Mark Loyd who was for many years part of The Monotones before he pursued a solo career. Dear Brian: I wrote the following some time ago. Of course I also caught up with Mark as I try to do most years. tiffany's nightclub wimbledon tiffany's nightclub wimbledon document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Of course! 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? The pictures of Tiffany's are almost all from 1980. I think one of our patients at the gimcrack has a coat like the one you mentioned. Go on leave a comment you know you want to .If it is rude, offensive or the like I have the magic finger of delete.. (I have decided to call the boy Sam as it would have been my choice of boys names if I had a son, seems as good a name as any). Might be good to meet for a pint at The Elms. How memory plays tricks on us all. Nigel, the club Manager, guested most nights with a big ballad or two, and we each took turns to play records in the break. After the show, in the dressing room, the lead guitarist of The Yardbirds congratulated Brian on his progressive solo, this was a compliment indeed from young Eric Clapton! 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. 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. As ex-WHSB I too have lots of memories of those days generally, and of our association with the Monotones, mainly Nigel and Brian. Legendary long-time pop veteran @tiffanytunes wrings in the holiday season with her newest album "Shadows," featuring singles "You're My Everything" and "I Like The Rain" out now. 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. My father was a photographer in the 60s and captured many of the bands playing at the Odeon in Southend during 63-65, including the Whirlwinds. As a result of this he decided to create a club of his own, took over a large Chinese restaurant in Hampton Court and re-created a mini Tiffanys called Alexanders. An accomplished naturally talented drummer and a versatile vocalist. If youre interested Jim is broadcasting 2 interviews with BBC Essex recalling our period as The Treetops. Does anyone have an e-mail address for Rod Clark? tiffanys club london - SMART tiffany's nightclub wimbledon I said I was trying to listen to the group, he said Its no good trying to listen out here, you had better come inside and took me in the hall to meet you all. Mark Loyd (Nigel Basham) was the loveliest person one could meet. Great times! You must be 107. Hi Judy, Good to hear from you. I have also recently managed to find a couple of their hits on a CD; Fab Gear: Beat Beat Beat Vol. Thanks to Phil for sending in the article from The Southend Standard, January 2006 and to Jim Eaton for his help with songs, photos and information for this page. 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?). Colombia DB8727 1970 Without The One You Love/So Here I Go Again Colombia DB8799 1971 Why Not Tonite/Funky Flopout. During the time of the Monotones and Treetops Jim, Peter, Nigel and myself just never stopped laughing and enjoying ourselves on stage. Hi Sally, It was so good to hear from you, Pam and I were so pleased at your obvious success and of course Tims also. Great to read your contribution which confirms my belief that Westcliff High should errect a monument to its old pupils that helped to create The Southend Sound. 1 . 15 Manchester nightclubs you might remember from your youth I left without going further with my guitar efforts and headed to sea for 12 years and then New Zealand for 28 and now Australia for 16. 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. Anyway, you must be pretty ancient by now, did you stay with Julie? Back to skool.Maffia Dance at the Midnight Lounge.Met Sam at the F&G (Fox & Goose) at 8.00 pm. When The Whirlwinds morphed into The Crocheted Doughnut Ring, their guitarist Bert joined The Continentals at Tiffanys in the west end. I arrived this time just a few days after he passed away,he had phoned me the day before saying he was looking forward to my visit. 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. 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. Strip Club Owner. Wimbledon Arcade - a nostalgic memory of Wimbledon - Francis Frith Wimbledon's storied Plough Lane past & the new chapter being written Explore The King of Diamonds. The group were Banned: but invited back after a week or two, however the deal was different. We both promised to keep in touch but unfortunately we didnt. Toeing the line in all white, players find ways to stand out at Wimbledon. ): 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! I had Somethings Hurting Me and the US only When Will I Be Loved 45 and always wondered who they were! But they were not quite at the pulse of the time like PYE in England in way too, were they not? We now needed a new bass player who we found in Rod Clarke who had been gigging with The Moody Blues. I have surfed the tinternet for a similar image in vain. 89 reviews #10 of 46 Restaurants in Wailuku $$ - $$$ Bar Asian Vegetarian Friendly. and alongside the country dancing and dog training display! Characters drink and smoke in scene . 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. Jim or I will contact you during the weekend and as I am now in Surrey perhaps we could find a common meeting ground. What a memory you have, youve jogged mine into life again. And if you do visit, you may get the chance [ if the attendants not looking ] to touch Gary Brookers silk cape. Jim. Caesars, Streatham. Please pass on thoughts from Michie and me to Angie and to get in touch. Lionel looked like a sort of overweight lump: how appearances can be deceiving! Sam = a bit drunk.Left about 12.00 am. Washed my hair & then J came round. Maxine. tiffany's nightclub london - northrichlandhillsdentistry Tiffany Retweeted. By 1980 I had been in The Monotones/ Treetops for twenty two years and was married with two children. by | Jul 10, 2021 | opentimeclock 2004 login | list of navy reserve units | Jul 10, 2021 | opentimeclock 2004 login | list of navy reserve units Nevertheless we had some air time on Radio Luxembourg and the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London. In those days these studios, which were situated at The Holborn, were popular with many chart artists including The Stones and Jimi Hendrix who recorded his massive hit Hey Joethere. Took her dog for a walk round the cemetery. Such fantastic memories..you will probably remember my brother Tim Gentle of Tim Gentle and his Gentlemen. As part of our contract we were required to play the tune Theres No Business Like Show Business if a fight or a fire was to break out. Kode Kemendagri. This wasnt at all what I was looking for on the internet but did it take me back! Took her dog for a walk round the cemetery. Sad news Pete. cabarrus county sheriff's office gun permit; lyman high school baseball coach; delegated examining practice test Get Quote. My wife spotted the letter from Jim Eaton in the Southend recorder, November 19th, 2010. I stayed on at Alexanders until 1980 and packed it in when I was being asked to sing Bee Gees numbers..couldnt get tight enough trousers to hit the high notes. Would love to know if they can be downloaded from anywhere. Incidentally , we are , here in the UK , watching 63 UP ( and of course Trumps visit ! ) Went to his house. Christ Stevens and his brother, Graham still play: Douggie the lead guitar was the only bloke I knew who actually then owned a Baby Binson disk echo. Seems like riding a bike, you never forget.Believe it or not, I have only just sold a load of my gear that I used use at the Elms. Blimey! Thanks for your memories, hope we can meet sometime. Recently met Rodney Clark & shall soon see him & Peter Trout (facebook friend) in concert. and came across this. Terrible winds outside nearly got blown away on my way home. ), 3 weeks (that must mean the number of weeks with Sam)Another boring day at skool.Jackie went to the hospital about her back, she has to wear a corset too cos she has rhemetism? A Pavlov Dogs learned behaviour situation. One I particularly remember was recorded in Birmingham and hosted by Murial Young. I lost contact with Graham long ago but I believe that he went into music production. I dont suppose you know what happened to Gordon? Yes Matt,Ive got a lot to thank Tiffanys [and The Treetops] for!I wouldnt have met your Mum and it would have brought reality to our record Without the one you love.Instead,I could say Life is getting better'[a bit late to be plugging our records!