Alan Cynic Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I've been told that Bob Spence (who helped on Peter Innes' 'Fit like New York?' book) is aiming, with some other folk, to put together an album by Aberdeen bands from the 60s. A fair amount of vinyl has been collected, but he is looking for original studio tapes, or unreleased stuff etc before the musicians involved are too senile/dead to be contacted If your grandad/granny was in a local band and can help out with this, or have photos/memorabilia, then contact Bob via Jim at Drummonds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palace of Swords Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 This sounds like a great idea! I really hope it comes off. Do you know which bands are going to be featured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 a brilliant idea but also one i had a few years ago. think there was a reasonably interesting thread with a few contributions, maybe worth having a look for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I remember the thread, and it was definitely the same idea...hopefully this'll come together if they make enough contacts. When I was told about it the band which was mentioned was Johnny & the Copycats/My Dear Watson ( although Buckie folk, I believe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palace of Swords Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 It'd be great if someone unearthed some garage or psyche stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've been told that Bob Spence (who helped on Peter Innes' 'Fit like New York?' book) is aiming, with some other folk, to put together an album by Aberdeen bands from the 60s. A fair amount of vinyl has been collected, but he is looking for original studio tapes, or unreleased stuff etc before the musicians involved are too senile/dead to be contacted If your grandad/granny was in a local band and can help out with this, or havephotos/memorabilia, then contact Bob via Jim at Drummonds.Oooh I'll have to speak to my Granda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Which band was he in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I can't remember all of his bands names, he's been performing since he was a teenager though - when I was growing up I know he was in Slipstream, and he usually just sings on his own now (covers, not his own stuff as it's just the local pubs). I'm sure he has some photographs at the very least, there's a brilliant one of him in a top hat and suit from when he performed at the beach ballroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I seen photographs of The Apaches the other day. I think they were in the Banffshire journal. I'll see if its still there when I get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palace of Swords Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I seen photographs of The Apaches the other day. I think they were in the Banffshire journal. I'll see if its still there when I get home!There were quite a few bands in the Banff area during the 60s, apparently. I'm not sure of the names etc. (I think my brother would probably know, however) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 There were quite a few bands in the Banff area during the 60s, apparently. I'm not sure of the names etc. (I think my brother would probably know, however) Yeah it's a shame thats not the case these days. Just seems to be people who have retired to the area playing bothy ballads in old sheds these days There's a fair few function bands though.I'll ask my grandad once he get's back from London about bands. He's been to alot of gigs and his brother in law was in a few different bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palace of Swords Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yeah it's a shame thats not the case these days. Just seems to be people who have retired to the area playing bothy ballads in old sheds these days I blame the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Right, my grandad said he has a book about the Aberdeen music scene in the 60's, that is full of photos. He's going to have a rummage in the loft to see if he can find any tapes etc... so do you guys want a loan of the book, or do you have something similar already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 That's probably the book Bob Spence (in the first post) helped write (Fit like New York?), but a tape would be fab gear. Contact Jim Sandison at Drummonds for the gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepx Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 looking forward to hearing the album if it comes off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Bump.....just to say that Jim from Drummonds has a good batch of stuff together, and is almost ready to select the final songs, but says it's not too late to get any last-minute finds to him. I think he said Wednesday will be near enough the deadline though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Tester Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sadly, a few of the "Stalwart" names, mentioned in the book, "Fit Like", are now deceased. It's to be expected, I suppose, given their age & the lifestyle, some led. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Leith Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Looking for a live performance Film or video from a band in the sixties Aberdeen . No band name but one of the members was a red headed guy Sellars. ray leith 07745615501 text me please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trikelops Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 That will be ne of the Sellars brothers, Ray. Sadly, Chris was killed in a road accident coming home from a gig many years ago, and I have the feeling the red headed one may have passed recently, but I could be wrong. I'll try to find out more for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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