Bands

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

Is he still kicking.

Not 100% sure Alan, but I thnk he died a while ago

[AntonyTowers]

Originally Posted by keith

eddie mcgarrys drummer for many years was olaf whittaker lived on lime road accrington a very smart and snappy dresser and then of course the lady vocalist lily towers the band itself broadcast many times on the radio and most of the band full time musicians

Lily Towers (married name Lily Sanderson) was my aunt. She passed away yesterday. She had a chart success under the name of Mary May.

[derekr]

Originally Posted by memories

Does anyone remember Eddie McGarry's Band? I think they used to play Accrington and also Tony's Dance Studio in Blackburn.

My wife and I use to dance every Saturday in the 50s to Eddie he use to have an Electrical Wholesale business in Blackburn as our cousin Shirley Avery use to work for him
Derek Rigby

[Gordon Booth]

In the late 50's if you danced too close to your girlfriend the MC would leap off the stage, rush through the dancers and separate you. Couldn't even smooch to the last waltz. Partners at arms length!

[ferret man]

Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

Thanks lads , can always rely on you. Now bernard rings a bell,

Where ?