Tamworth Rockers

Now here's a recently unearthed photo blast from the past:- From the top: Sam (Arrowsmith), second row: Josh R.I.P.(Joycey), Jerry (Bowman) - third row: Danny Dooley, Hitch (Steve Hitches), Duckbum R.I.P.(Gordon Bailey). Date ?? Couldn't tell you off hand but it looks like late 70s early 80s. If any of you guys catch this photo and care to date it please get in touch. The fact that this is Drayton Manor's Missanda suite before the conservatory was added must have a bearing on the timeframe here (also note the flared jeans in the background).

Rebeccas' DJs Now here's another blast from the past. Left to right: Sam T, Barry John, Can't remember, Pat Martin (Meeson), the late Les Benedict (Dobbyns) Taken in the early 90s at John Fewtrell's pub the Red Lion, Shirley. A reunion to end all reunions - Rebeccas' DJs.

NEW! Get your own BJ banner Barry currently hosts Karaoke every Friday at the Progressive Club, Tamworth.  The gig is open to the public so you are welcome to pop by and say hello. If you're another DJ or Musician and looking for Public Liability Insurance (PLI) checkout the Musicguard link for very reasonable rates. Barry and his loving wife Ginny Big influence - The Emperor Without a doubt one of the greatest influences on my DJ career was Emporor Rosko.  In my opinion he ran the top mobile disco in the whole country.  Here's my proud possession - an autographed Rosko album - "Good Luck in '74"!!He was also a second-to-none radio DJ (and still is) with a superb voice which may have been influenced by (and I only suggest this) the famous American DJ Wolfman Jack.  Here (43Kb) is one of a number of genuine Rosko jingles made just for me by the Royal Ruler himself. Here (28Kb) is a personalised jingle from the famous Paul Burnett, top radio Luxembourg and Radio 1 DJ of the 70s. The Sailor This exclusive photo of the Jolly Sailor 'death' steps has been taken for posterity as an eternal reminder of this horrific venue access.  This was the route to the Jolly Sailor function room for Barry's whole DJ career although during the last 20 years Barry has accepted no bookings here. Originally made of wood that a steel structure replaced in more recent times, these steps were always slippy, and the opening into the room at the top was awful.The Jolly Sailor survives no more and these steps will never be climbed again and Barry claims to have been the last person to climb the steps prior to its demolition. Although the Sailor has gone Barry believes it is of detriment to the area, as once more another classic building gets wasted and our heritage disappears.

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Mission Statement

To provide the customer with top value entertainment whilst perpetuating the business through recommendation and reputation.

Price guide

Guide price for weekday Karaoke - £120.
Friday/Saturday disco for weddings/dinner-dances/parties etc. from £190 - Karaoke supplement - £20.
All the above prices based on the Tamworth area.

Contact

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telephone home: +044 (0)1827 382999

telephone mobile: 07989 960746

27 Croft Close Elford Tamworth Staffs B79 9BU

"Barry John" is Registered under the Business Names Act 1916 (No. 2418944 - 24 July 1979)

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