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Often wondered that myself, Smudger. Eddie

Very skilful flying, Viv. !!!

Eric. I think you put it all much better than I. Thanks. Eddie

Maurice: I do take your point, and I have no wish to upset the spirit of the BHF. My post was not intended to open up can a of worms. That is why I never mentioned politics or religion. However, it is sad to see the way that many young children in our society perceive the modern world. They...

I have always said the media, mainly now TV and computers, are wonderful innovations that have completely changed our lives, and created a world where we can now see, and enjoy, many wonderful things. Sadly, like all scientific and mechanical advances in helping the world, these easy to obtain...

I was never a great fan of Don Ellis (although he was also a pretty good drummer). His way out sounds, and odd time signature compositions, showed him to be a great musician/composer, and innovator. I seem to remember that he also played a four valve trumpet. He was very much liked by a lot of...

Eric Delaney is another drummer that I worked with very closely. I last met up with him at the National Drum Show, in Birmingham, just before he died, aged 84. In 1984, I was in London with Louie Bellson, Harvey Mason and Rick Latham, for a show. I left the guys at the theatre, and went out...

For our regular readers!: Chico Hamilton & Stan Levey Eddie

After Shelly Manne left the Kenton Band, the drum chair was taken over by left handed drummer, Stan Levey. I did not attend the Dublin concert, army duties came first. Woody Herman also played Dublin. The reason for the Dublin concerts, and no U.K appearances, was due to the ban of U.S bands...

Bob. Thanks for bringing this thread back on track! Chico Hamilton was one of the finest of jazz drummers. His brush work, (instead of using sticks), was well recognized, and the sound track from the Burt Lancaster/Tony Curtis film, The Sweet Smell of Success, was a fine example of his work...

Yes Maurice. News came out today. He worked with Birmingham's own Carl Palmer, in the super group ASIA. I believe that he also came from Bournemouth, your old stomping ground. Very sad. R.I.P. John Wetton. Eddie

Absolutely agree with Maurice and Dave. Beautiful buildings, great films. I remember them all. Would often visit the Robin Hood and the Rialto, and the crowds, as per Phil's lovely photograph. They may destroy lovely buildings, but they cannot destroy lovely memories. Eddie

Viv. Industrial action always hit hard on many families that had, in the times of the Industrial Revolution, moved to the area of work. Coal, railways, mills and docks would dominate the area, and the work force. Areas like Swindon, Doncaster & Crewe, relied almost entirely on the railway...

The National Strike of 1911 was caused by the dissatisfaction with the Conciliation Board, set up in 1907 to deal with men's representatives (unions were not recognized at that time). A meeting with the Government of the day, produced nothing more than a promise to set up a Royal Commission to...

South side of 'Brum' included Sparkbrook, where, around 1946/47, on the fields behind Golden Hillock Road School, Basil Wainwright was king of the cycle track. A hard man to beat. Very physical, and aggressive. Off the track, we were great friends. Interestingly, the James Motor Cycle Company...

Always had elastic in my gaiters, although some guys used weights. (All this probably sounds double Dutch to non service personal). "What are they talking about, Fred?" Eddie

I think that you have asked Smudger that before, John.

Mr Marsden, still teaching woodwork in 61/65??!!! I left in December 1948, and Mr Marsden was there. I always thought he was an old man, even then. Eddie

maypolebaz: AB 64 Part 1. I had to keep everything, uniform, kitbag, the lot, until two years after demob, due to the then recall for two weeks annual reserve training. I was still living at home, and my mother was not a happy bunny with a soldiers kit stuck in the cupboard. In those days it...

My sadly battered Army Pay Book, and 'jab' details. Also my 'demob' pay slip, Army Reserve papers, and an army issue railway pass. Eddie