S24 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Artists that I can remember seeing at the City Hall are: CLIFF RICHARD - 14th April, 1964 ESTHER & ABI OFARIM - 4th July, 1968 (This was one of the best concerts I ever attended. Esther had the most amazing voice.) THE NEW SEEKERS - April 13th, 1971 DON MCLEAN - 24th May, 1976 GILBERT O'SULLIVAN - 1977 (I don't have the ticket stub to check the full date.) I also saw The Beatles there - twice, but I sold my ticket stubs, long ago ! I also remember seeing people like : Billy Fury, John Leyton, Mike Sarne, Mike Berry, the Brook Brothers, etc. Anyone have the dates for any of those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 What an interesting collection S24 I have already posted all of the dates that The Beatles appeared in Sheffield earlier in this thread as they are well documented. Well, they would be wouldn't they, ...it was The Beatles after all. But some of those you are looking for exact dates on, - what an interesting set of early 1960's, mainly pre - Beatle artists. Wish I had been to see some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S24 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 What an interesting collection S24 I have already posted all of the dates that The Beatles appeared in Sheffield earlier in this thread as they are well documented. Well, they would be wouldn't they, ...it was The Beatles after all. But some of those you are looking for exact dates on, - what an interesting set of early 1960's, mainly pre - Beatle artists. Wish I had been to see some of them. I wish I could see them all again Dave....especially at those prices ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I wish I could see them all again Dave....especially at those prices ! Unfortunately Billy Fury and Mike Sarne are both dead. Johnny Leyton is still alive Not sure about the Brook Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Johnny Leyton is still alive Now here is a pop trivia question that both me and my wife would love to know the answer to, - Who was "The wailing woman" on Johnny Leytons records "Johnny Remember Me" and "Wild Wind"? Neither his official site, or the Joe Meek site (who produced Leytons records) mention her so we would love to know. Her "wailing" certainly adds a mysterious atmosphere to both of these hits. We think she would have been an ideal subject to appear on Eamon Andrews programme "What's My Line?" due to the fact that she never sang, only wailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S24 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Now here is a pop trivia question that both me and my wife would love to know the answer to, - Who was "The wailing woman" on Johnny Leytons records "Johnny Remember Me" and "Wild Wind"? Neither his official site, or the Joe Meek site (who produced Leytons records) mention her so we would love to know. Her "wailing" certainly adds a mysterious atmosphere to both of these hits. We think she would have been an ideal subject to appear on Eamon Andrews programme "What's My Line?" due to the fact that she never sang, only wailed. Well Dave, the answer to your "wailing woman" question is - Lissa Gray, who sang on many of the records produced by Joe Meek. I hope that wins you your next Pub Quiz - and, if it does, you owe me a pint ! By the way, Billy Fury is gone, but Mike Sarne is still with us. He appeared in "Doctors" (BBC), only last year, and before that, both him and John Leyton (and other contemporaries) appeared in the Joe Meek biopic - "TELSTAR"......not as themselves, but playing character roles. If you havn't seen this fabulous movie - do so! (it's out on DVD). It's a real nostalgia trip, and Con O'Neill is absolutely amazing as Joe Meek. Likewise.....read John Repsch's excellent biography of Meek - "The Legendary Joe Meek - The Telstar Man" (Cherry Red Books). As far as I know, the Brook Brothers are still with us....... Ricky being 70 this year, and Geoff 67. Wow!....that makes me feel old (although, not as old as them !). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Well Dave, the answer to your "wailing woman" question is - Lissa Gray, who sang on many of the records produced by Joe Meek. I hope that wins you your next Pub Quiz - and, if it does, you owe me a pint ! By the way, Billy Fury is gone, but Mike Sarne is still with us. He appeared in "Doctors" (BBC), only last year, and before that, both him and John Leyton (and other contemporaries) appeared in the Joe Meek biopic - "TELSTAR"......not as themselves, but playing character roles. If you havn't seen this fabulous movie - do so! (it's out on DVD). It's a real nostalgia trip, and Con O'Neill is absolutely amazing as Joe Meek. Likewise.....read John Repsch's excellent biography of Meek - "The Legendary Joe Meek - The Telstar Man" (Cherry Red Books). As far as I know, the Brook Brothers are still with us....... Ricky being 70 this year, and Geoff 67. Wow!....that makes me feel old (although, not as old as them !). Thanks for that S24, my wife and I have often wondered who "The wailing woman" was but have never found any mention of her on record sleeves or the Internet, - I suppose because she would be written off as a "backing singer" or a "session singer" but she is clearly a very talented, almost operatic, singer and as stated earlier she adds a lot to the atmosphere of those classic Johnny Leyton recordings. I am sure I had read somewhere that Mike Sarne was dead, but I may have got it mixed up with an article about Michael Holliday and has breakdown and suicide. I may also have been mislead by that fact that on TV shows about 60's music they never interview Mike Sarne about his classic comedy recording "Come Outside", chosing instead to talk to Wendy Richards (now also sadly deceased) about it. My wife has recently bought the DVD about Joe Meek (Telestar Man) and we intend to sit down and watch it together when we get a couple of hours together to sit down and relax without being disturbed. It has been on the side of the DVD player waiting for about 3 weks already. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I don't know if this actually happened, but, it's an early one and interesting ... Mr Pike asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to the resolution of the "Sheffield United Action Committee" (composed of representatives of several trade unions, the Independent Labour party, some co-operative organisations, the Anti-War Committee, and the Communist party) pledging itself to demonstrate against the meeting to be held at the City Hall, Sheffield, on Thursday, 28th June, to be addressed by Sir Oswald Mosley. http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1934/jun/26/british-union-of-fascists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I don't know if this actually happened, but, it's an early one and interesting ... Mr Pike asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to the resolution of the "Sheffield United Action Committee" (composed of representatives of several trade unions, the Independent Labour party, some co-operative organisations, the Anti-War Committee, and the Communist party) pledging itself to demonstrate against the meeting to be held at the City Hall, Sheffield, on Thursday, 28th June, to be addressed by Sir Oswald Mosley. http://hansard.millb...ion-of-fascists Sir Oswald Mosley's visit to Sheffield, picturesheffield s03772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 SCORPIONS SHEFFIELD CITY HALL 16/2/82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 SCORPIONS SHEFFIELD CITY HALL 16/2/82 I saw them at Newcatle City Hall on that tour. With Caroline Walker, from Leicester.Isn't it strange what you remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest binsted71 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 A suggestion from another thread. A few references in other threads to acts that have appeared at the City Hall. Reply to this thread and I'll compile a list with dates if possible - there I'll start you off. Acts that have appeared at the City Hall & Known dates . 1933 March 23rd 1933 Last appearance of Sir Henry Coward with Sheffield Musical Union May 6th to May 13th Hiawatha 1934 27th February 1934 Sheffield Musical Union, conductor H J Wood.Berlioz, "Faust" 1945 22 April 1945 Sheffield Philharmonic - First ever performance. 1952 March 29th 1952: Humphrey Lyttleton. Nov 19th 1952 Gracie Fields 1953 Jan 20th 1953: Maurice Chevalier. Feb 14th 1953: Sarah Vaughan. 1954 23rd January 1954 Vic Lewis and his Orchestra Apr 5 1954: Nat King Cole. Plus Johnny Dankworth & his Orchestra. April 19th 1954 Johnnie Ray April 30th 1954 Yma Sumac May 7th 1954 Mantovani & His New Orchestra �"“returning by public demandâ€. May 12th &13th 1954 Guy Mitchell, with Ronnie Scott & His Orchestra May 19th 1954 Gracie Fields April 10th 1956: Slim Whitman. May 11th 1956: Danny Kaye May 21st 1956 (Whit Mon): Louis Armstrong. Oct 11th 1956: Liberace. Dec 29th 1956: Pat Boone. 1957 Feb 13th 1957: Guy Mitchell. March 14th 1957 The Platters/Kay Cavendish/Vic Lewis & his Orchestra May 17th 1957: Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. May 28th 1957: Frankie Laine. 1958 March 4 1958: Buddy Holly April 30th 1958 Frankie Vaughan June 25th 1958: Tommy Steele. 1959 1960 1960 (date unknown): Everly Brothers. 1960 (date unknown): Ella Fitzgerald. 1961 17/11/1961 Halle Orchestra, Herman Lindars 1963 March 2nd 1963 Helen Shapiro March 2nd 1963: The Beatles. March 16th 1963: The Beatles. March 16th 1963 Tommy Roe March 16th 1963 Chris Montez May 25th 1963: The Beatles. 16th September 1963 Dave Berry and the Cruisers/Karen Young and the Cadillacs/The Debonairs/Vance Arnold and the Avengers Nov 2nd 1963: The Beatles. 13th November 1963 - Rolling Stones "The Rhythm 'N' Blues Show" 1964 1.3.1964 C.I.S.W.O. 15TH. ANNUAL BRASS BAND FESTIVAL - CONTEST AND CONCERT - CITY HALL SHEFFIELD TESTPIECE SYMPHONY OF MARCHES 10th April 1964 BBC CHALLENGING BRASS FINALS - SHEFFIELD CITY HALL Nov 9 1964: The Beatles. 1965 30th April 1965 Bob Dylan 1966 19th March 1966 P J Proby (Support acts The Searchers, The Action and Thane Russal & Three) 5th November 1966 Small Faces/Hollies/Paul Jones/Nashville Teens 1967 28th October 1967 The Who/The Herd/Marmalade/The Tremeloes 17th November 1967 Pink Floyd (Nice guitarist Davy O'List stands in for Syd on several dates due to his 'personal problems') 1968 17th May 1968 Honeybus 9th October 1968 Incredible String Band 1969 27th January 1969 The Nice 24th May 1969 Pink Floyd 15th October 1969 Jethro Tull/Terry Reid 4th December 1969 Delaney & Bonnie & Friends (Delaney Bramlett, Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Carl Radle, Jim Gordon, Bobby Whitlock, Jim Price, Tex Johnson, Rita Coolidge and George Harrison). 1970 16th January 1970 Led Zeppelin 29th January 1970 The Nice 12th February 1970 Pink Floyd 9th March 1970 Pink Floyd 9th June 1970 Soft Machine 5th September 1970 Manfred Mann Chapter III/East of Eden 23rd September 1970 Jethro Tull/Procol Harum 24th September 1970 Groundhogs 29th September 1970 Barclay James Harvest 15th October 1970 T. Rex 27th October 1970 ELP 22nd December 1970 Pink Floyd 1971 2nd January 1971 T. Rex 14th January 1971 Black Sabbath/Freedom/Curved Air 27th January 1971 Van der Graff Generator/Lindisfarne/Genesis 29th January 1971 Mott the Hoople/Wishbone Ash 6th February 1971 Deep Purple 25th February 1971 Jackson Heights/Every Which Way/Audience 6th March 1971 Quintessence 20th March 1971 Incredible String Band 24th March 1971 ELP 17th April 1971 T. Rex 24th April 1971 Caravan/Barclay James Harvest/Gringo 29th May 1971 King Crimson 12th June 1971 Rory Gallagher/Byzantium 16th June 1971 Curved Air 17th June 1971 Lindisfarne/Bell + Arc/Halfbreed 21st June 1971 Groundhogs 22nd June 1971 Wishbone Ash/Renaissance/Stackridge 26th June 1971 Van der Graff Generator/Bronco/Cohise 19th August 1971 If/Steamhammer/Million 7th October 1971 Mott the Hoople/Peace 9th October 1971 Incredible String Band 13th October 1971 Yes/Jonathan Swift 15th October 1971 Terry Reid 18th October 1971 Steeleye Span/Andy Roberts 19th October 1971 King Crimson 23rd October 1971 T. Rex 16th November 1971 Fairport Convention 22nd November 1971 Mungo Jerry 27th November 1971 Alan Bown 29th November 1971 Groundhogs/Egg/Quicksand 39th November 1971 Soft Machine 29th December 1971 East of Eden/Troggs/Gravy Tain 1972 25th January 1972 Procol Harum/Amazing Blondel 2nd February 1972 Audience/Stackridge 3rd February 1972 Nazareth 10th February 1972 Wishbone Ash/Glencoe 12th February 1972 Pink Floyd 16th February 1972 Roy Harper 21st February 1972 Black Sabbath/Wild Turkey 11th March 1972 Jethro Tull 17th March 1972 Heads, Hand and Feet/Patto/Claire Hamill 23rd March 1972 Rory Gallagher/Byzantium 10th May 1972 ELO/Colin Bluntstone 12th May 1972 Slade/Status Quo 25th May 1972 Arthur Brown & Kingdom Come 5th June 1972 - David Bowie 13th June 1972 Uriah Heep 25th September 1972 Stray/Pretty Things 28th September 1972 Deep Purple/Glencoe 30th September 1972 Stone the Crows 3rd October 1972 Lindisfarne/Genesis 14th October 1972 Jackson Heights/Magna Carta 23rd October 1972 Steeleye Span/Amazing Blondel 2nd November 1972 Barclay James Harvest (Cancelled) 7th November 1972 Humble Pie 9th November 1972 Slade/Thin Lizzy 25th November 1972 ELP 27th November 1972 Cat Stevens 1st December 1972 Wishbone Ash 4th December 1972 King Crimson 5th December 1972 Hawkwind 7th December 1972 Blackfoot Sue/Medicine Head 14th December 1972 Camel 15th December 1972 Groundhogs 22nd December 1972 Faces 28th December 1972 Geordie 1973 1st February 1973 Family 8th February 1973 Al Stewart 20th February 1973 Deep Purple/Nazareth 28th April 1973 Bert Jansch 2nd April 1973 Curved Air 6th April 1973 Ten Years After 28th April Bert Jansch 12th December 1973 Sensational Alex Harvey Band 14th March 1973 Status Quo/Byzantium 17th March 1973 King Crimson/Claire Hamill 21st March 1973 Geordie 23rd March 1973 Strawbs 28th March 1973 Roxy Music/Sharks 6th June 1973 David Bowie 12th June 1973 Slade/Sensational Alex Harvey Band 14th June 1973 Wishbone Ash 4th July 1973 Paul McCartney and Wings 25th September 1973 Argent 8th October 1973 Gong 1974 24th January 1974 T. Rex 3.3.1974 C.I.S.W.O. 25TH. ANNUAL BRASS BAND FESTIVAL - CONTEST AND CONCERT - CITY HALL SHEFFIELD TESTPIECE BELMONT VARIATIONS - 6th May 1974 Deep Purple/Elf with Ronnie Dio 10th May 1974 Sensational Alex Harvey Band 9th October 1974 Sensational Alex Harvey Band 1976 24th March 1976 - Gong - "Tribal Heart" tour. 1979 8 October 1979 Gary Numan 1980 17 April Genesis 17th June 1980 - Steve Hackett (a Hallam Radio broadcast) 1981 January 26th 1981 -The Who supported by Q-Tips with Paul Young 1982 30 & 31st October 1982 - Japan "Sons of Pioneers" tour. 1983 25 September 1983 Gary Numan 1984 5 December 1984 Gary Numan 1985 25 September 1985 Gary Numan 1994 25th June 1994 BLACK DYKE BAND WITH ENFIELD CITADEL BAND - CITY HALL SHEFFIELD I remember going to see Joan Baez at the City Hall around September/October 1965, shortly before the birth of my daughter. My wife didn't want to go because she was so close to giving birth so I took my mum-in-law instead!! 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dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN sorry ALICE COOPER SHEFFIELD CITY HALL 4/4/88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichardB Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Argent 3/10/75 Late for Argent, they split in 1975 ... or thereabouts and "God gave Rock and Roll to you" btw ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Late for Argent, they split in 1975 ... or thereabouts Well, at least they could hold their head high lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichardB Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Now was he still standing Or was he a passenger and did he want to get off So long as it wasn't Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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