Jem Brittin and myself were asked if we would do a private soul night for a 40th birthday in sleepy Stanwick in Northamptonshire. I was only able to get there for around 9.30 by which time a fair few people were dancing. Right in front of the decks was former Man Utd footballer Dion Dublin dancing away like a good un. There was also a strange guy dressed in a Zoot Suit wearing spats and a Fedora. I said to my Mrs 'Who does he think he is, Kid Creole?' Never thought too much more about it until Jem suddenly appeared with a record sleeve with writing all over it and announced that he had just got it signed by Kid Creole! It didn't end there. One of the guys on the dance floor who had come with Mr Creole turned out to be the main man from Odyssey, unreal!. All three were top blokes just having a good time but it made me wonder who people have spotted on the dance floor that were there purely for fun.

I know these guys were guests at a party so don't strictly qualify but thought this might be a bit of fun seeing who we might come up with.

Kevin Rowland from Dexy's at one of Simon Bridger's all dayers down in Brighton

yeah I remember him from those dayers, he lives in Hove. seen quite a few actors at the 100 club, don't remember all their names but you see them in the Bill, and Various soaps.

We used to see Mark Williams about as well as he had a house in Brighton, he of Weasley / Potter fame..and the fast show of course... Midlands lad, from Bromsgrove...

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Not on the dancefloor but I went to the Rocket once and Dale Winton had paid a visit. He was gone by the time we arrived but some photos came up the day after showing him on the stage (collects records I believe)

Wes Brown apparently goes to the Wheel or at least he did until his transfer...

Mark C

Good stuff guys. Wes Brown is a new one. I had heard about Kevin Rowland but not the others. I find it fascinating who crops up in these threads.

That Ginger haired bird out of T'Pau (spelling?) at Whitchurch regards Simon,

danny d leading the diplomats in a conga line on to dancefloor at cleethorpes is one will always remember

Corrine Drewery from Swing Out Sister at Blackpool - she DJ's as well.

Corrine Drewery from Swing Out Sister at Blackpool - she DJ's as well.

What kind of thing's does she play ?

What kind of thing's does she play ?

Ahh it was about 6 years ago at our place, seem to remember mostly 60's but not 100% sure - she was a really nice person though with no airs and graces at all.

Ahh it was about 6 years ago at our place, seem to remember mostly 60's but not 100% sure - she was a really nice person though with no airs and graces at all.

Amazing do you still see her or was that a one off ?

Saw her a few years ago at Blackburn King George's Hall

Edited September 28, 201113 yr by wayoutgirl

Not on the dancefloor but I went to the Rocket once and Dale Winton had paid a visit. He was gone by the time we arrived but some photos came up the day after showing him on the stage (collects records I believe)

Wes Brown apparently goes to the Wheel or at least he did until his transfer...

Mark C

I remember Dale at the Rocket, he was up behind the decks when Ian Levine was on, looking over his shoulder at what he was putting on. Can't remember if he danced.

Saw the bloke who played Barry in Brookside at Prestatyn around the record stalls

Amazing do you still see her or was that a one off ?

Lost touch with her to be honest, tried to re-book her but they were on tour in Athens at the time!

I believe she's friends with Kev Roberts though.

Lost touch with her to be honest, tried to re-book her but they were on tour in Athens at the time!

I believe she's friends with Kev Roberts though.

Hey she may be at stoke on saturday then !!!!!!!!!

I remember Dale at the Rocket, he was up behind the decks when Ian Levine was on, looking over his shoulder at what he was putting on. Can't remember if he danced.

He is a mate of Ian's. Into the music as well.

Plenty down the 100 Club.

Back in 80's JoBoxers....or was it Fine Young Cannibals There should be a long list of some whop have frequented the 100 Club, Mark Lamarr, Paul Weller etc.....

Not on the dancefloor but I went to the Rocket once and Dale Winton had paid a visit. He was gone by the time we arrived but some photos came up the day after showing him on the stage (collects records I believe)

Wes Brown apparently goes to the Wheel or at least he did until his transfer...

Mark C

I saw him there a couple of times Mark

Sat next to Buster Bloodvessel at the 100.

Saw a bloke from Corrie at Brighouse Ritz, ginger bloke who played a mechanic, his daughter did him in in the show, no idea of his name though

The guy from two packets of crisps, Munch is it, he was floating about for a while, saw him mostly round Manchester.

The guy from two packets of crisps, Munch is it, he was floating about for a while, saw him mostly round Manchester.

he used to come to Sheridans along with one form Holyoaks and one from Emmerdale I think. They were in Paul Sadot's play OUATIW.

he used to come to Sheridans along with one form Holyoaks and one from Emmerdale I think. They were in Paul Sadot's play OUATIW.

Yes saw him at Sheridans, thought he was in Paul's play ;)

Sat next to Buster Bloodvessel at the 100.

Saw a bloke from Corrie at Brighouse Ritz, ginger bloke who played a mechanic, his daughter did him in in the show, no idea of his name though

The guy from two packets of crisps, Munch is it, he was floating about for a while, saw him mostly round Manchester.

Tyrone in Corrie, Prestwich.

Tyrone in Corrie, Prestwich.

I'd forgotten about Tyrone, didn't he turn up with a few of the cast. There was one of the younger girls from either Corrie or Eastenders at one of the rockets, I didn't actually recognise her, someone I was with did

Paul Usher dancing to my set at prestatyn yonks ago and he pulled me up outside to say how much he enjoyed my set,Ady's records though

I'd forgotten about Tyrone, didn't he turn up with a few of the cast. There was one of the younger girls from either Corrie or Eastenders at one of the rockets, I didn't actually recognise her, someone I was with did

Can't remember for sure, I thought he was with a mate out of another show???? Could have been bother cast member.

Showing my age now, Freddie Star, Tony Blackburn, Anne Sexter, Dale Winters, Ady Crowsdalls

Showing my age now, Freddie Star, Tony Blackburn, Anne Sexter, Dale Winters, Ady Crowsdalls

Freddie Star,used to lived near to my Mam.

Freddie Star,used to lived near to my Mam.

Didn't he eat a hamster?

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Freddie Star,used to lived near to my Mam.

kev what was his rear name

One of my all time suprises was late 90s early 2000,i was at a local north notts venue Rainworth welfare Carl Pipers do i beleive before he went to Kingsway hall..

Having a chinwag and a few beers with mates,when "All of a sudden"pardon the pun ........ Edwin Starr RIP walked in. The response was amazing from the Northern crowd,,, it was like god had walked in, he didnt dance though but introd some tunes......

I knew he was guest appearing on local radio that nite,but to see a soul artist of The highest calibre appear at a local venue was truly amazing.

He is a mate of Ian's. Into the music as well.

As well as what?

Nick(Lockstock/Joe Meek) Moran turned up at the Rocket...let him in free but his mates paid.Little did he know just around the corner was Meek's old flat.Dale Winton was/is into the music and was at the Rocket.Didn't John Peel visit Wigan for a radio show.I have deejayed soul at a private party in Waterloo at a gallery and John Entwhistle turned up....does that count. He was a nice bloke and drunk courvasier like it was going out of fashion.Seen a picture of Anna Ford at Wigan and that Eric Knowles bloke.Richard Searling ex producer of a pre Joy Division band Warsaw has known to deejay as ex KRS 1 member Chris King.

Edited September 28, 201113 yr by wiggyflat

kev what was his rear name

Freddie Chocolate Star

Freddie Chocolate Star

lol opps

Kevin Rowland from Dexy's at one of Simon Bridger's all dayers down in Brighton

Hope he wasn't wearing the dress he was wearing a few years back

As well as what?

:lol:

Wernt the Gallagher brothers at the 100 Club a few years back, remember someone saying they were at the bar but couldnt be arsed to go see as I was dancing, anyway I think celebs like the 100 Club as they dont get bothered.

Russ

Didnt Randy Cozens refuse entry to Paul Weller at one of the early 6ts soul nights cos they were full , seem to recall summat like that.....

Russ

Paul Usher dancing to my set at prestatyn yonks ago and he pulled me up outside to say how much he enjoyed my set,Ady's records though

now thats a real celeb

be made up with that

John Lydon at the 100 Club a couple of years ago.

- Kev

Oops - double post!

- Kev

Edited September 28, 201113 yr by KevinKent

Didn`t Weller turn up last yr @ 100 club for a boogie woogie

Didn`t Weller turn up last yr @ 100 club for a boogie woogie

Yeah - turned up with 2 young girls on one of those rickshaw bike-taxi things. Got told to put his ciggie out, and later mistook me for staff.when he told me he was nipping out the back for a smoke.

Jimmy Pursey at Bisley in 76 just before Sham 69 took off.

Also saw him dancing to Bobby Paris Night Owl at the Walton hop in 75.

John Peel used to buy loads of soul records.

Freddie Starr? Didn't he just walk into the casino because he was appearing next door? Not sure I'd call him a fan.

Edited September 29, 201113 yr by Steve G

kev what was his rear name

I was managing a petrol station many years ago while back in Boston, Lincs. Freddie Starr was booked to play the local theatre and pulled up in his Roller to fill up. We had a nice chat and he was a thoroughly decent fella. He paid for his fuel on Barclaycard and as he signed the slip I asked if he would let me have his autograph too. The Barclaycard slip was signed... Frederick L Starr but his autograph for me was just Freddie Starr. So whether he has changed his name or it was just coincidence, he is officially Frederick L Starr.

Sometimes I amaze myself at the sh*te that sticks in my mind

Shane McGowan ran the cloakroom at the 100 Club for a year or two, for some of which he was actually banned from the club by the manager.

Back in the day, Brendan (David) Coyle who plays Mr Bates in Downton Abbey.used to attend The Fleet in P.Boro & also St.Ives.

Obviously, he can't dance anymore..........as he has a bad leg.

recall seeing roland Gift at night inLondon in the 8TS.

I've seen the keyboard player from the pet sop boys at a do in birtley and I know his fave tune is nine times out of ten by meuriel day ! Micky p the to on!