hi. i was the first dj at the top rank suite in 1967, i moved to bham after a stint on pirate radio, radio city, i was at the rank till 1968, when i joined radio one untill i moved to radio birmingham 1974 to 1982, then to radio oxford till 1990, i still dj doiung a retro disco with all the music of the 60 70 80etc, i have loads of old photos of mw during my brum days and lots of memories of ther groups i worked with and other clubs i was at such as the opposite lockj and elbow room. great days great music, birmingham back in the day lead the world,
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I was a DJ at Rebeccas in the early 70s along with Pat Martin , Pete King & Barry John .I aiso done the odd shift at Barbarellas ,The Cedar Club & Pollyannas . I carried on DJaying thro’ to the mid 90s & worked in just about every part of Brum over the years .Thro’ the 80s i done a lot of smaller venues [i suppose the Swan with 5oo+ punters ain’t really small ] i much prefered these gigs because the hours were shorter & the money was better .Overall i’d say my fave place was the Book & candle In Redditch [alas no more ].I’m still in touch with Pat martin & Barry John from time to time & i’m still a proper vinyl junkie .The only gigs i’ve done in recent times have all been on vinyl [why may you ask ? cause it’s real & it’s the only way to play old soul & motown ] I’m currently halfway thro’ putting together all my memories in writing just to share with anyone who might be interested .
Hi Bob I used to know Peter King And His Wife Barbra she was a Croupier at The La Dolca Vita Peter was a Dj in The dolcNight club I Was a Part time Dj And compare in the dolc and also a Croupier in the club .I used To see Pete York At the top Rank , Dj Week Ends In Local Pubs All On vinyl, Face Book Page Is Colin Roberts Retrosoundsdj Take A Look If You Can Regards Colin.
Hi Peter York .
I remember you very we’ll at the Top Rank Dale End Birmingham. One of the best sound systems in Brum.
I also remember the live band was the Joe Ward Band.
Great times we had till 2 am.
Hi, Peter York, I also remember you well at the Top Rank and also at Green’s Record s Shop on the Stratford Road where I chatted to you on occasions about the latest Stax/Atlanticr releases. Happy days; I hope you are doing ok.
Hi Peter, I used to go to the top rank when you were there.. I was friends with Bill your roadie, are you still in touch with him? I remember Pam too.
hi, sorry its taken years to get back to you,yes still mates with bill, came back to bham to see him drumming with the trevor burton band (x move). that was about 2 years ago but still talk to him about the old days. after my radio work i went into motorsport announcing which i stll present, so still working. love to hear from you. regards, peter york.
Hi Peter, I have been trying to touch base with you for years! I would be grateful if you could contact me via my email address. peterkingent@btopenworld.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Peter King
Hi are you same Pete that played down stairs in the Alhambra hill Street during 1970’s
Hi Peter Great to know that your still working and hope you and your family are well. Thank for all your help back in the days of top rank. I went on to work as a DJ for many years until I settle down to normal life ha ha. Great days and music back then still got my 45 record collection. Give my regards to bill great rodie.. Many thanks again Peter wish you all the best for the future. Bye for now cheers PhilMill
Hi Peter I used to go out in Birmingham late 60;s early 70’s
I don’t suppose you remember a band called Clearwater that regularly played at Cedar Club and Rebecca’s
Sounds to me that you are about my age A ripe old 64
Would love some feedback
I went on a date with the drummer back in the day.
A photo would be incredible
Send an Email to the above address
Regards Annie
Hi Pete,
Coming up to 1969 when I left school at 16 , I was a regular “underage” visitor to the Top Rank at Birmingham ,where you were superb, arriving on stage between the band sessions on a revolving floor!
Johnnie Taylor – Who`s making love and The Foundations – in those bad ,bad old days still linger in my memory as tunes that you played – before they were ever heard on the radio.
Honestly inspired by you, I am now 65 ,and work as a self employed mobile dj and compere all over the place – mainly weddings, having 3 this week coming up!
Pete – all these years later I have realised that you were my inspiration – what a man… DJ STUART H
Hello Peter , tried to contact you several times. I remember well the time at Top Rank and the expert management! Also occasional visits to Radio l club.Would be great to hear from you,regards,Ron