Sunday, 14 November 2010

The Gliderdrome

Here are just a few of the famous faces that were photographed at "The Glider" in the sixties and seventies.
The dance-hall, at the bottom of Shodfriars Lane, is now a bingo hall.


P.J. Proby.


T. Rex.


The Animals.


Otis Redding.


Donovan.

Johnny Burnette.

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7 comments:

  1. john clayton19 November 2010 at 15:19

    oh happy days, how lucky we were to have such a great venue. many thanks for great photos, brings back many many memories. i was born in boston in 1942 and left in 1973, still miss it.
    many thanks. john

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  2. Billy21 November 2010 at 09:05

    Glad you enjoyed it John and thanks for the comments. The old quaint Boston can still be found in places but it is disappearing so this is my very small way of keeping it alive. Thanks.

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  3. paul green8 December 2010 at 12:26

    O memories memories Billy....1972..t.rex and i was there and i was only 12 at the time!!!!......

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  4. Anonymous17 June 2012 at 20:42

    I remember t rex and yes what else did i see their previously lots of motown bands but i cant remember any names

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  5. Bryan Lea22 November 2012 at 17:02

    For anyone interested in the history of the Gliderdrome try to get hold of a copy of 'Goin' to the Dance' by David Peatling. It has a complete listing of all the acts that appeared at the Gliderdrome from July 1939 to April 1973.

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  6. Anonymous11 April 2023 at 18:52

    Hi, sorry to bother you. I was wondering if you had any more photos of the Otis Redding concert. My husband was there (only 14 at time) and was playing bass guitar for Chris Farlowe. He was then asked "if he knew the music of Mr Redding.. ?" as their bass guitarist had not turned up.. It would be amzing for our children if I manage to get a photo!! :-) Many thanks

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