Jez Collins
Graham Warr Records
Logo added 2016: Notes from 2011: Mike Hoskins wrote in about Graham Warr Records in the Oasis Market. Warrs was opened throughout the 70s and was arguably the Mod, Soul and Northern Soul record shop. Graham was also a highly influential DJ, again on the Soul and Northern Soul most notably at Chaplins. He then… Read More »Graham Warr Records
Jones and Crossland
Jones and Crossland was a very popular musical instuments shop in the mid to late 1960’s. It was situated on Smallbrook Queensway roughly where Richer Sounds are now. A visit there on a Saturday afternoon would often result in seeing people like Roy Wood, and other well known local musicians. Park musical equipment was stocked… Read More »Jones and Crossland
Bandanna
In the early 1970’s a group of musicians were rehearsing in the function room of the Queen’s Head pub in Erdington, Birmingham playing mainly blues based rock music. The band consisted of Tim Holmes (bass), Terry Drew (rhythm guitar), Charlie (drums), and Gbeam (lead guitar) known for his habit of calling everyone he met ‘gbeam’… Read More »Bandanna
Memories of Brum Gigs 77-79. Where you there?
So here it is, 657 gigs that took place in Brum from 77-79. Compiled by Neil from gigs he attended, gigs he saw advertised in the Sunday Mercury, evening Mail and Melody Maker. It is an incredible picture of the bands who played and played together and the venues they played. I’m really interested in the history of Barbarellas and the bands who played there over that period is a who’s who of punk.
I want to thank Neil for providing such an amazing list of gigs and throw it open to BPMA community to add other gigs, amend line ups, and share memories of the gigs. What were the bands like, who did you go with, what was the best gig?
As always, over to you!