Support from the Stars
Since Vintage Sixties Live began in June 2006 we have received messages of support from some of the biggest names in show business, many of whom, just happen to be our heroes.
Vic Flick
Hi Alan
Thanks for your E-mail and thanks for introducing me to your Web Site.
There is a bond between the musicians who were playing during the 60s and after.
It was a very special time and one that can never be recaptured - although some
have tried. Sadly I have been learning of the passing of some of my fellow
music makers that underlines how long ago all that wonderful music was made.
However, I can still call friends from that era and talk as if time had stood
still.
I was fortunate to have worked with many artists during that period, many who
rose to stardom and some who fell by the way side but with them all, there was a
wonderful sense of camaraderie and no one had any idea that our music would
still be heard all over the world to this day.
Very best wishes, and keep up the good work.
Vic
www.vicflick.com
Jet Harris
Hi Folks,
Just to say keep up the good work. Best wishes to all.
Keep Rockin’
Jet
Bruce Welch
Hello Guys,
I guess if this was a Vintage Fifties site Hank and I would qualify and would
have signed in earlier.As The Railroaders we skiffled our way around Newcastle
and surrounding villages during 1957/early 1958 and then headed for London.Keep
up the good work,we still have many happy memories of the old days!
Frank Allen
Hi there,
I am Frank Allen (bass player and frontman with the Searchers) and I just want
to say (on behalf of John McNally and the other Searchers too)what a great site
you have and wish you all the best in bringing together people who like our kind
of music. It seems I`m in good compny.
All the best
Frank Allen
Pete Barron
Hello to everyone who contributes to, or hits on this web-site.
The 1960.s was a great time to be cutting your musical teeth.
I had that good fortune, and although I was often just a nameless player with
some well known performers, I have had the privilege to play alongside and
accompany some of the greatest musicians in the world.
None have been greater than the band I have played with for the last twenty
years. They are HOGAN’S HEROES, fronted by my good friend, and in my view, the
greatest guitar player that ever walked this earth.
Look out for him.
His name is ALBERT LEE.
PB
The Zimmers
What a wonderful website. We are glad to see that you youngsters are
kicking back and enjoying yourself still! When we were your age we were starting
to settle into a rut of thinking we were getting old. Don’t make the same
mistakes we did!
We also love your wonderful DO YOU QUALIFY section. Although ours would be
’have you seen two world wars?’ and ’Did you see the paper the morning the
Titanic Sunk!’
Ok we may not all be that old! But we’re working on it.
Keep up the wonderful work and loved the press cuttings. Wasn’t it nice when
bands could be called nice things like the corsairs.
We’ll have to work harder now we know that you youngsters are coming up and
trying to take our throne. We’ll certainly be back for another look soon!
all our love
THE ZIMMERS
x
Alan White - Yes
Received 20 May 2006 from Alan White - originally part of the Downbeats at
the age of 13, later to perform with John Lennon, George Harrison,Eric clapton,
Rick Wakeman - even the Ventures - and that is just a few of them - the complete
list reads like a Who’s Who of popular music.
Great speaking with you today Alan! This new venture sounds like a great
opportunity to bring local musicians together and give the community access to
their music and talent. I wish you all the best for this project and hope when
I’m passing through the area I’ll be able to sit in and join you one of
these days. (I’ll have to plan ahead and time my visit so I’m there for the
second Thursday of the month, sounds like fun) Let me know when you get the
events underway. You’re more than welcome to use any images from my past that
are available.
All the best,
Alan
Euan Rose - Cheetahs
Drummer in the Cheetahs in the 1960’s. Played alongside every big name
there was at the time including the Beatles. Bruce Johnson of the Beach Boys
said of the Cheetahs ’You sound like Hermans Hermits ought to sound.
Nowadays I write plays and musicals for a living but am proud to have been a
Rock pioneer. They were indeed the best days of my life
Euan Rose
Jess Conrad
Great to hear from you,great letter offer still stands!!!
and there’s still plenty of birds about!
My fans still fall for me, mainly because they are too old to stand up!
Have a look at my website www.jessconrad.com
Jess.
This is the offer to Alan Leightell that Jess refers to:
