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It was called Rainbow because thats what the Co-op called their social clubs. I also went to one at Yew Tree Yardley co-op called Rainbow.

I remember the band Craig playing regular, great mod type band. The drummer Carl Palmer I believe became part of Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Yes, I had good times there in late 60's. Saw some excellent bands and the music was great. I remember a huge doorman called Tiny.

Rick, I remember the Sheldon Heath mob I think, wasn't one Roger Cox, known as Rocky, He became a famous Elvis impersonator, great singer.

VE day was May 8th so I am surprised there isn't more people in uniform.

Thanks for this, answers my query. Now I have to try and find out (almost impossible) why he was buried in Wales and not Birmingham. It is a sad story, his son, also called Thomas, died in 1915 aged 16 and is buried in Boulogne. I suspect my great grandfather was a professional soldier and...

there was one called "bands we have seen"

I know this has gone off the Hurst st theme but interesting anyway.Rick, I tried playing guitar when I was young but didn't get very far, nobody to guide me although I still retain an interest in guitars and would love to own a fender, gibson or rickenbaker. I was involved for 14 years in the...

Regarding the above entry, my great grandfather lived in Birmingham but was in Oxford and Bucks light infantry and died aged 46. I am trying to find out his history. Could anyone confirm that as he is buried in Abertillery he would not have been killed abroad please?

much earlier, 1964. what bands did you lay in? I was good friends of Jake Commander who worked at Nest studios near wasp in Hurst st. Did you know him?

what year did you leave the Comp? yes it wsa 17, changed to 68 sometime i believe

Rick, just noticed you are from Sheldon, I grew up in Garretts Green Lane, went to the Comp, had my first real beer in Dovecotes.

I knew Pete Oliver's brother Richard very well during the 80's and met Pete several times with Richard. I believe Pete ran a music shop In Benidorm for several years and is also an entertainer.

Re: posting a image on the forum if you google pdf to jpg conversion it comes back with several replies e.g https://www.wikihow.com/Convert-PDF-to-Jpeg

There is a programme called Calibre, free to download, that will convert most formats to Kindle Fire. You may be able to use that. Not the easiest to use but ok with a bit of experimenting.

If I remember someone was thrown out and collapsed, probably due to drink. I believe he chocked on his own vomit but someone on the door at the Rum was accused.

I met my ex wife Marion (MAZ) at the Rum Runner 40 years ago this month, she was working on the reception area, taking entrance money. I got to know lots of the doormen, Albert Chapman ( I found to be a real gentle giant and a true gentleman) the twins, Sid, Ernie and so on. Great memories. I...

Re: spring hill rollar rink Just seen this thread and wondered if anyone remembered my cousin Derek Helt who worked behind the bar for years in the 60's. Met his wife Jenny there. He was always laughing and joking and very well liked.

The pic is Green Lane Small Heath, I believe it is the Vine Cinema.