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I forgot to mention, I thought Ray was quite good, not as good (to me) as Steve Farnsworth, Kevin Florentine or Alan Bradshaw but good enough back then.Jim.

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Thanks cashy, what did Ray do for a living? (apart from drumming).Jim.

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Jim been meaning to ask you before what drums you using now

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Hi Trevor / Jim
I could not believe what I have seen on this site tonight, the memories and emotions those pictures brought back. It would be great to get in touch again. Susie and I live in Scotland now near Kyle of Lochalsh where the skye bridge is situated. I still have that Vox AC30 and the Verithin, could never part with them now.

Ian Smith

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Hello Ian

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Hiya Ian, where have you been? how did you find this site ? Good to hear from you, I'll have to get in touch with Dave Rob I have a contact phone number then we can have a proper Scorchers reunion. Trev.

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Hiya Jim, that's a nice surprise seeing Ian contributing is'nt it. Trev

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I've just spent a very entertaining hour reading all the posts. Brilliant stuff. I'm just 52, so don't remember any of the bands mentioned, though I'm sure I will have seen many of you play in later incarnations in the 1970's and later. The Kev Florentine that gets a mention a couple of times is my cousin. I saw him a few months ago, but sadly it was at his younger brother's (Michael) funeral.

Rod Hill was working at Blackburn College. I worked there until 2 years ago and I'm sure he was still there then and very probably still is.

In the mid 1970's, I bought an old battered AC30 in Accrington. I possibly bought it from one of you guys on here;-)

Someone mentioned the Regent in Blackburn. I was in there most weekends from the early 70's onwards and remember those brilliant Monday nights (many a Tuesday I never made it to work - too hungover). Forever (as mentioned) were the resident band for a couple of years. Then I think they alternated weeks with a band called Thunderbird Sabden, who I assume possibly came from that area.

We often got over to Accy in the 70's for a night out and also attended some of those summer gigs in Oak Hill Park

I would love to see some of the old 1960's photos, but can't seem to open them. Any tips anyone?

Cheers !

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Hiya Blackburnlad, I knew the bass player in Thunderbird, Mervin Goldsworthy he also played in another local band-Streetfighter,they played all Thin Lizzy songs one of their guitarists was John Sykes who joined the last line up of Thin Lizzy. Merv joined a recording band called F.M.very good they were too,saw them at the Apollo Manchester. Trev.

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Hi Trev, At the moment I'm using a Pearl Masters kit.Two rack toms, 10" and 12", two floor toms, 16" and 18", 22" bass drum and two snare drums, a Ludwig Supersensitive, and a Pearl Masters maple, which is 5" deep.I love the sound of a metal snare drum, but I also like the warmer sound of a wooden (maple) snare.My cymbal set up is almost the same as Vinnie Colaiuta used at the Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scotts gig, all Zildjian, A's and K's.Cheers, Jim.

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Hello Ian, It's been a while, over 40 years? Glad that you liked all the photos', newspaper clippings etc.I'll bet they brought some memories back.Trevor is knocked out to hear from you.I can't really remember the last time I saw you.I think you came up to Downham Drive once, when I came up to see my parents, I think I was playing with Accrington Stanley at the time, so that would be around 1970.Cheers, Jim.

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Hi Jim

Always a man for having the best kit, a long way from using your ruler on the desk at Accy Tech. Good to hear you are fit and well and living in Surrey. The pictures outside the Cavern blew me away, I had completely forgotten about the coach trip that day.

Regards
Ian

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Hello Trevor, That really was a surprise, it's been well over 40 years since I saw Ian.I'll bet you got a shock! Cheers, Jim.

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Hi Ian, I had also forgotten about most of that day.Trevor has a damn good memory.He also sent me some great pics of me and Derek, playing at a Miss England contest at Blackburn Mecca, circa 1965, All the best, Jim.

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Hi Jim
Looks like we were typing at the same time. I remember running in to you briefly on the Kings Road in Chelsea during a visit to London around 71/72. I still have pictures and cuttings myself, even the "Scorchers" drum logo I had made at work for your base drum.

Cheers Ian