Very Old News!! (2004)

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Friday 24th December, 2004 was, of course, the Christmas Party Night, with loads of prizes in a club members draw, and the usual competition open to everyone. Most of the music had a seasonal theme. Gary Neal was kind enough to sponsor part of the show at the last minute, Thanks Gary!!

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Friday 17th December there was an invasion of Radio Caroline by club members Dave Brighton, and Robin and Norma Speechley. Unfortunately Glenn Darren couldn't make it, but they all had quite a party, and each played some of their favourites. Dave, Robin and Norma also sponsored the whole show between them. Thanks Gang!

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On Friday 10th December we had Denis Knockton from UK Rock Magazine in the studio. He played his favourite tracks and talked about his magazine.

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Clive Duffin from Foot Tapping Records visited on Friday 3rd December, with brother Colin and son Billy. They all played their favourite records and talked about the record company.

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On Friday 26th November we had John Fisher and the whole of his show was sponsored by Pauline and Clive Higham (Darrel's Mum and Dad, membership 0080), Thanks Both!!.

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Friday 19th November saw the return of London Rockabilly DJ Jerry Chatabox chatting about the next "Rockabilly Rave", the biggest ever. He was accompanied by his partner Miss Mary Ann.

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On Friday 12th November we had a 3 hour Joe Meek Special, with special guest Alan Wilson of "Western Star Records", based in Bristol, UK. He has just released an album with modern bands covering Joe Meek songs, called "Joe Meek Shall Inherit The Earth". Alan played some tracks from this new album, and Dell played many original Joe Meek artists, like John Leyton, Mike Berry, Tornados, Moontrekkers, Blue Rondos and many more. Alan has his own website at www.howlinwilson.co.uk.

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Clive Osborne was with us on Friday 5th November. Clive has played saxaphone for many years with groups like the Playboys, Dave Phillips Hot Rod Gang, Big Boy Bloater and many more. He is coming down to promote his new "Surf" group called "The Surfin' Gorillas". They have a new CD on Foot Tapping Records called "The Return Of The Surfin' Gorillas".

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Friday 29th October was a Request Night.
There was also a special draw for 3 Lucky Members, who were Mike Parker (Crazy Jay's dad), Rockin' Jan, and US!! (Lin and John in Cheltenham). Don't forget to renew your membership!!

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On Friday 22nd October we had John Fisher again, and the whole of his show was sponsored by Ecky Porst from Germany (club member 0076), Thanks Ecky!!.

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On Friday 15th October, Mick Satan visited the programme. Way back in 1974, Mick was one of the Rockin' Devils. They hit the road as one of the first teddyboy revival bands. They have a CD coming out on Nervous Records, called "Teddyboy Anthems", with many of their old recordings.

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On Friday 8th October we had a Skiffle group called the Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo. Band members Jez, John, Clare, Neil, Baz and Wayne gave us the "live" sounds of Banjo, Washboard, Bull Fiddle, Guitar, Kazoo, Harmonica and many more instruments. They have a new CD on Western Star Records, called "Live At Western Star", and a website here.

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On Friday 1st October we had club member Sandy Macdiarmid and his wife Val (membership number 103). Sandy brought some of his rock'n'roll favourites with him.

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On Friday 24th September we had Paul Evans (Club member 0084). Paul brought his 16 favourite instrumentals with him. Paul also sponsored two hours of this show, and Robin and Norma completed the sponsorship. Thanks All!!

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On Friday 17th September John Fisher was back again.
Walter Dillinger (Club member 0044), Robin and Norma (Club member 0018) and Peter Lehner (Club member 0020) sponsored the show, thanks guys and gal !!.

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On Friday 10th September we had Chas Hodges as a special guest. Chas started out with a group called "The Outlaws" playing mainly instrumentals and had many releases on HMV. He also backed artists like Gene Vincent and Jerry Lee Lewis (he even did a duet with Jerry Lee on 'Bad Moon Rising' on the London Sessions). Chas plays bass and piano. In later years he went on to greater fame as part of "Chas & Dave". He now has a group called Chas Hodges Rock'n'Roll Trio and, at the end of September, they will be playing at the Eddie Cochran Weekend in Chippenham.

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On Friday 3rd September, unfortunately for safety reasons Mick Satan was not able to get into the Ross Revenge studio, but he has promised to visit Maidstone in the near future. Way back in 1974, Mick was one of the Rockin' Devils. They hit the road as one of the first teddyboy revival bands. They have a CD coming out on Nervous Records, called "Teddyboy Anthems", with many of their old recordings.

His visit has now been re-arranged for 15th October.

This was the last broadcast from the Ross Revenge for this year, but with your help and support, Radio Caroline will be back on the water soon. Go to www.horizonmagazine.co.uk to find out more.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make it possible, especially all the volunteers and sponsors.

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On Friday 27th August we had a Rocking Ladies Special. 3 hours of rocking ladies from the UK and the States. From Wanda Jackson to Crazy Jay, Alma Cogan to Marti Brom, from the old days to today.
Gary Neale, Ray Davies (Club member 0023) and Peter Lehner (Club member 0020) sponsored the show. Thanks Gary, Ray and Peter!!

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On Friday 20th August The Belvadares travelled the length of England, all the way from Carlisle in Cumbria to Tilbury Docks, to join Dell and Roy on the Ross Revenge. Shaun, Chris, Mike, Tracy and Rob were promoting their new CD on Fury Records, which is called "Moondance Party", and features Albert Lee as a special guest. Merv and Heather Pride (Membership Number 0051) sponsored part of the show, Thanks Both.

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Friday 13th August - John Fisher was back, joining Dell and Roy for their first broadcast from the Ross Revenge. The whole show was sponsored by Colin De Costa (club member 002), Thanks Colin !!.

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On Friday 6th August we had Crazy Jay & The Partytimers with manager (and Jay's dad) Mike (club member 0094), and Lesley, their sales lady. They came down to help Dell celebrate his birthday, and to talk and play some tracks from their new album called "Looking At You" which has just been released, and is available through Fury Records.

Dancing Dave and Vicky sponsored the whole show. Thanks guys !!

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On Friday 30th July we had Lee Curtis with his wife Beryl. Lee released several tracks on Decca, including "Little Girl", "Let's Stomp", "What About Me" and "Ecstacy", and also many releases also on the famous German "Star Club" label in the early sixties. He also appeared on the 60's TV show "Thank Your Lucky Stars".

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On Friday 23rd July we had a Request Night featuring old and new rock'n'roll tracks. Dell's cousin Sandy and her partner Brian were also in the studio, to see what he gets up to every Friday.

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On Friday 16th July 2004 John Fisher was back again with more rarities. Gisela sponsored the show, what a star!!

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On Friday 9th July we had Graham Barker. Graham has been a professional photographer for many years on the rock'n'roll scene. He has snapped many of the greats for magazines etc. Graham had some great stories to tell, and he brought his 12 favourite songs for the show.

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Friday 2nd July saw the return of Strollin' Steve and his wife Carol. They brought their favourite tracks for the show. Visit Steve's website at www.strollinsteve.co.uk

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On Friday 25th June we had DJ Houndog Jim with his wife Louise. Jim has been on the road since 1976, and he is known as The Gold Star Record Machine. Jim played his 15 favourite tracks.

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On Friday 18th June we had Clive Perkins. in the studio. He is a rockin' DJ and record dealer (and also a regular listener) from Leicester, UK. He brought his 16 favourites to the show.

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On Friday 11th June 2004 John Fisher was back with more rarities. Once again his show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.

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Another live band was in the studio on Friday 4th June when The Caravans played for us. They are Mark Penington on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Lambourne on bass, Lee Barnet on drums and Craig Boyd on rhythm guitar. They have been playing rockabilly for over 20 years, and have a CD on Fury Records called "Glamorous Heart".

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On Friday 28th May we had a show called American Male Singers featuring artists like Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fabian, Ricky Nelson, Freddie Cannon, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry plus many more great artists. Hans Lenk (membership number 0013)sponsored part of the show, thanks Hans!!

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Dave Sampson was a guest on Friday 21st May. Cliff Richard helped Dave start off in the music business, and they both worked for the same manager Norrie Paramor in the early 60's. Some of Dave's Columbia releases were Easy To Dream, It's Lonesome, If You Need Me, Sweet Dreams and many more. Dave later went on to join "The Hunters". Robin and Norma sponsored the whole show, what stars !!!

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On Friday 14th May 2004 we had our British Rock'n'Roll Special No.3. This show was jointly sponsored by club members Barry Gilder, Malcolm Minney, and Robin and Norma. Thanks Guys (and Gal)!!

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On Friday 7th May 2004 John Fisher was back with more rarities. Once again his show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.

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On Friday 30th April we had The Ghostriders in the studio. They are a foursome from Northamptonshire, UK, and are Martin on vocals, Paul on Lead Guitar, Terry on Bass, and Steve on Drums. They played some tracks that they had specially recorded for the show. A World Exclusive!!

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Friday 23rd April was devoted to The Fury Records Story 1986 - 2004. Dell told us how he started his Record Company, how it developed, and played selections of tracks from the many LP's and CD's he has released over the years. Gustaf Fozel suggested it, and he sponsored the whole show. Thanks Gustaf !!

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Linda Gail Lewis visited us yet again on Friday 16th April, together with
Sam Szczepanski from President Records and Roger Dopson from Castle Records. Castle Records have repackaged Linda's "Rock'n'Roll" CD, and added 6 extra tracks. It should be a winner.

John Fisher was also in the studio with some more rarities. Once again the show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.

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On Friday 9th April we had Dave Penny. He writes many reviews of CD's and his speciality is Rhythm & Blues, Hillbilly and Rock'n'roll. He has recently written the CD booklets for the El Toro R & B Series. Dave played his favourite tracks. Merv and Heather sponsored part of this show as well. What Stars!!

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Friday 2nd April was a 50's Rockabilly Special, featuring artists like Charlie Feathers, Mac Curtis, Sonny Burgess, Narvel Felts, Huelyn Duval and many more. Merv and Heather Pride (membership number 0051) and Allan and Wendy Titley (membership number 0100) sponsored parts of the show. Thanks Guys!!

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On Friday 26th March we had The Cordwood Draggers "live" in the studio. This rockabilly trio have a new CD out called My Baby's Like A Rocket Ship on El Toro Records. The 3 guys are Mick Cocksedge (Guitar), Jose Espinosa (Upright Bass) and Big Ed Potter (Guitar).

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On Friday 19th March 2004 The Stargazers were in the studio for a chat, and to play some tracks from their CD's. There most famous track was "Groove Baby Groove" and it's still very popular in the clubs today. They started life as the "Rhythm Cats" in Uxbridge, near London, many moons ago.

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On Friday 12th March 2004 Dancing Dave was in the studio, with his partner Vicky, to chat and play some of their favourite tracks. Dave hails from Leicester, UK, and is one of the best DJ's in the Midlands. As well as DJ'ing all over the Midlands, he helps to run a couple of clubs, where he also gives dancing lessons. A talented man !!!

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On Friday 5th March we had a Vocal Group & Doo-Wop Special. The whole evening was sponsored by Club Member Ondrej Svboda (Club Member 0072).

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Friday 27th February was "Big Band Special No.2" featuring the BIG bands that played rock'n'roll, jump-jive, boogie-woogie and swing, from the 1940's through to today. Jan Kolc kindly sponsored part of the show, thanks Jan!!.

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On Friday 20th February 2004 we were joined by Phil Terry and his partner Lorraine. They run Reveille Rock magazine, which comes out quarterly, and features full colour photos and articles. For more information on this magazine, go to www.reveillerock.net. They also played their favourite choice of tracks for the show.

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On Friday 13th February 2004 John Fisher was back once again with more rarities. Yet again his show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.

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On Friday 6th Feb was our Neo-Rockabilly Special Part 2 playing modern Rockabilly from bands on the club circuit today, and some harder Neo-Rockabilly from the last 20 years. It was not a show for the faint hearted !!
New club members Dave and Judith Quincy (membership number 89) sponsored part of the show, Thanks Guys, you're very generous.

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On Friday 30th January 2004 we had Rockin Ricky (Club Member No.87). He also brought along Dave Chevron and their partners Hilary and Shelley. Rockin' Ricky has been on the scene with various bands since the sixties. Dave and Ricky now tour with their nostalgia show, Reminiscing . In the late fifties Ricky worked at the 2 I's coffee bar in Soho, where he met many stars in those early days, and he told some great stories.

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Friday 23rd January 2004 was the British Rock'n'roll Special Part 2. This entire show was sponsored by Robin & Norma, Malcolm Minney & Walter Dillinger, all club members!! Thanks guys and gals.

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Friday 16th January 2004 saw the first visit by John Fisher , with some more rarities from his vast collection. Once again his show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.

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On Friday 9th January 2004 we had Ian Wallis in the studio. Ian has written a book called "American Rock'n'Roll Artists - The UK Tours 1956 - 1972". He talked about the book and played some of the artists mentioned, such as: Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ronnie Hawkins & Janis Martin. The book sells for £21.99 and it's published by "Music Mentor", and it will be available from Roy Williams at Nervous Records.

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On Friday 2nd January 2004 we were joined by John and Ian of the The Jive Aces. They flew down from Scotland especially for the programme, to play some of their tracks and talk about their incredible popularity all over the world. They also donated some of their CD's for prizes. Thanks guys!

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