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I took the dog on the "deathwalk" today and noticed a blue plaque on the stone by the Tower Grounds saying that The Beatles played there on 27 occassions between 1961 - 1963. I took a picture of it but need to find the lead for the phone to send it I'll post it once I find it.

Found it

HMHB I know that one member of that group used to work at Gmt on the wallasey side Making railway sleepers That was about 2003.

Also another band was expermentle gardens ( think that how you spell the groups name,

I think the best local band not to "make it" were Colonel Bagshot's Incredible Bucket band....they were like a "Beatles" in the early 70's, they were the tightest band around ...and people like me who were in a band would be totally in awe of these guys....when they finished their set with " A little help from my friends" (Joe Cocker version) it was like an epiphany ....you were totally gobsmacked....How I'd love to be back in The Embassy Club watching these guys again ...they are all still doing their own thing ...but just like the fab 4 ...It's the chemistry that made it special.

Remember "Engine" always used to play Stairways. Phil the bass player used to work at Candy domestic appliances. Used to be loads of bands around in the early 80's that played the Hamlet and the Cleveland in Birkenhead. My old band "Frontline" used to play the Cleveland and the Rock Station and we used to do the Muso's jam session on a Sunday in the Cleveland with Rob and Allan from AR and Saxophone Jones, Jimmy Summertime etc. Happy memories.
Our singer, Steve Mason, went on to work at Ronnie Scotts and now lives in Ireland. Kenny and Steve McKinney are still playing and are in a Blues Band called the "SHED BROTHERS". They often play the Wellie in Bebington.

Great list, some fuzzy recollections for sure Would a band called Amsterdam Lil ring any bells with you?

hi torryman sorry about late reply dont get to computer to often. you dont say whitch two bands so that makes it real hard ive been in a band or two. i am sitting here trying to make my head work all i can think of is skonny or dave donnely let me know GED

I remember Shout, they were fab. really entertaining. Yozza the lead singer is still on circuit, often see him at Queens Oxton.

Did you play in XS-Baggage with Biffo? He was my uncle.

You may have known him as Alan!