Jez Collins

I’ve been quieter than normal in updating the site over the last few months so apologies. But I do have some mitigating reasons. I’ve recently completed an hour long documentary called Made In Birmingham: Reggae Punk Bhangra As the title suggests, the film concentrates on those 3 genres of music and uses rare and unseen… Read More »Made In Birmingham: Reggae Punk Bhangra

I’m indebted to Ken Jones formly of Bright Eyes who sent me a list of gigs he either went to or had record, form the Town Hall, an oft overlooked important music venue in the country. The period spans 1964-1974 and reads like a who’s who of rock royalty. I have to say editing it… Read More »Town Hall Gigs

One of the great reggae bands to come from Birmingham, recognised by reggae lovers across the world. Marcel Watts, son of the late founder member Ray Watts, has provided a great biography and photo of the band. To read more head over to the archive section. Thanks to Marcel for sending us the info.

http://eight8all.blogspot.com/ has sent me some amazing photos of Plone back when they where called Rehab before they got threatend by a london band called rehab, who disapeared without a trace. These photo’s are exclusive and unseen so a huge thanks to http://eight8all.blogspot.com/ for sending them to the archive. See them on the Plone page

I had a fantastic chat with Keith Law, some time ago now it has to be said, about his life in music and about his time growing up in Birmingham and his recollections. We talked for over an hour but I’ve edited this down to about 10 minutes. Keith is exactly the type of person… Read More »Keith Law

Another new entry today and contemporaries of the Great Outdoors. As ever please do add your own memories, stories or memorabilia to page!

I’ve added some great photos provided by Keith Jones of Bright Eyes, just go the Bright Eyes page to view them. And don’t forget to send more artifacts into us here at the archive!