ACCY POP GROUPS 1960s - Page 9

cashman · 26-02-2009, 16:03

good heads up that beejay,cheers, although don't think they were local can remember seeing "nero @ Gladiators" god knows where?.

beejay · 26-02-2009, 16:17

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No I dont think Nosmo Kings where pre Jay Turner Four. The only connection as I can remember may have been Noel Smith (drummer with the Jay Turner Four) whom I think at one time did play for the Nosmo Kings. The Nosmo Kings if I remember correctly where managed for most of the time by Lennie Herbert from Great Harwood, who regular had them on at the Mercer Hall and can remember them supporting a Lennie Herbert promotion with headliners Nero & The Gladiators. Also the lead singer with the Nosmos(for a long number of years was very pally with the jay Turner Four and I think he did one or two guest spots, so I can see where there maybe a little confusion.

The Vidors became the Dynamites, The Dynamites became the Jay Turner Four, The Jay Turner Four became the James Turner Four and the James Turner Four became Second Time Around. This band spanned (the band spanned over 20 plus years with varying members) but the long term main players where: Gerard Navin (lead) John Tillotson (Bass) Ronnie Green (Rhythm & Vocals) Noel Smith (Drums) Vocalist: The late James Turner, The late Billy Kerr. also: John Turner Drums

Beejay (Agent/Manager)

The guy I'm thinking of who was lead vocals and brilliant with Nosmo's was Pete Hibbert and the group which where pre Nosmos was Mark Day & The Nights managed by Lennie Herbert.

beejay · 26-02-2009, 16:32

Also if your interested click on this site (or paste into browser) and it should show a old photo of the Soundcasters, plus other stuff if you look for it on the tabs eg: Rev Black & Rockin Vicars, The Swinging Hangmen from Haslingden plus plus plus Accrington Arts, Con Club etc... Do you remember the Cavern on Milnshaw Lane? was run with a ex Bolton Wanderers Footballer, remember John Lee Hooker here plus loads of other bluesy type acts. The Swinging Hangmen appeared here once or twice. Country Gents always on at the Accy Con..

The Soundcasters on Manchesterbeat - the group and music scene of Manchester in the 60's

jaysay · 26-02-2009, 17:34

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Originally Posted by beejay

No I dont think Nosmo Kings where pre Jay Turner Four. The only connection as I can remember may have been Noel Smith (drummer with the Jay Turner Four) whom I think at one time did play for the Nosmo Kings. The Nosmo Kings if I remember correctly where managed for most of the time by Lennie Herbert from Great Harwood, who regular had them on at the Mercer Hall and can remember them supporting a Lennie Herbert promotion with headliners Nero & The Gladiators. Also the lead singer with the Nosmos(for a long number of years was very pally with the jay Turner Four and I think he did one or two guest spots, so I can see where there maybe a little confusion.

The Vidors became the Dynamites, The Dynamites became the Jay Turner Four, The Jay Turner Four became the James Turner Four and the James Turner Four became Second Time Around. This band spanned (the band spanned over 20 plus years with varying members) but the long term main players where: Gerard Navin (lead) John Tillotson (Bass) Ronnie Green (Rhythm & Vocals) Noel Smith (Drums) Vocalist: The late James Turner, The late Billy Kerr. also: John Turner Drums

Beejay (Agent/Manager)

I think Lennie Herbert was also a singer with Lennie and the Teen Beats, but not sure, the last I heard Lennie was con sec a the Pop Club and still lives in Ossy

miners boy · 28-02-2009, 19:53

Lots of good nights at Con club so Lionel Morton 4 later to become The four pennies i think they had a big hit with Juliet.

cashman · 01-03-2009, 00:23

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Lots of good nights at Con club so Lionel Morton 4 later to become The four pennies i think they had a big hit with Juliet.

they actually had 6 chart hits, Juliet being there only No1.

two more top 20, other3 top 50.

jaysay · 01-03-2009, 12:04

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they actually had 6 chart hits, Juliet being there only No1.

two more top 20, other3 top 50.

Think one of their other top 20 hits was Black Girl, which would have had far more connertations today with that title

Revived Red · 01-03-2009, 13:37

The Four Pennies were still going strong here in the South-West until fairly recently. The only original member was Mike Wilsh who composed Juliet. I booked them for a couple of concerts at the school where I worked.

cashman · 01-03-2009, 13:38

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Think one of their other top 20 hits was Black Girl, which would have had far more connertations today with that title

correct n another was "I Found Out The Hard Way" which will have connertations to a certain young student someday i reckon.

Benipete · 01-03-2009, 21:52

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correct n another was "I Found Out The Hard Way" which will have connertations to a certain young student someday i reckon.

First release as I remember was Do You Want Me To,I may be wrong but I doubt it.
Never made it big but did chart.

cashman · 01-03-2009, 22:49

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First release as I remember was Do You Want Me To,I may be wrong but I doubt it.
Never made it big but did chart.

correct it charted twice jan64 n feb 64 both times 1 week only.

miners boy · 03-03-2009, 19:54

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I think Lennie Herbert was also a singer with Lennie and the Teen Beats, but not sure, the last I heard Lennie was con sec a the Pop Club and still lives in Ossy

Was Lennie also a drummer and i think he worked at English Electric

jaysay · 04-03-2009, 11:16

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Was Lennie also a drummer and i think he worked at English Electric

Can't remember him playing the drums MB may have done, didn't know where he worked

Stumped · 17-03-2009, 19:18

I believe Lennie Herbert worked as a progress chaser at English Electric. Was certainly there during the 1960/70's. He was also a Special Constable in Accrington for a good many years. Nice chap.

cashman · 17-03-2009, 22:43

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I believe Lennie Herbert worked as a progress chaser at English Electric. Was certainly there during the 1960/70's. He was also a Special Constable in Accrington for a good many years. Nice chap.

not sure about the "Special" i was never arrested by a part-timer.