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Did you know Jack Slinger and the Shipley skins then, Kegsy? Great thread this! I spent all my youth juggling all-nighters and Leeds United. Many a comedown has been sweated out ona Saturday afternoon on some terrace. The fledgling all-nighter scene and football fashion/violence was always closely linked . It even got to the point we were getting pilled up to go to away games..A right buzz.. Crazy days indeed! Some of the northern scenes old villains were also some of the football worlds top boys..

Really? thats strange, that would probably be around the time Banksy was burgled...I think. Though I'm sure someone will correct me if not. As I said though they all originated with Tony...as he had them done. The Younghearts & Triumphs could also be associated with Leeds/Bradford as they came from Bostocks in Bradford. So that seems strange. Banksy could well have had a stash of the other two as well as lots of copies of Jimmy Thomas. I wonder..?

They only came from 1 source mate Tony Banks, Either sold, I believe via Jumbo records or Tony himself..I certainly knocked any out that were sold at the Torch..

Tony Banks was at the forefront of the soul music scene in Leeds long before the Central. I believe he dj'd at the Three Coins which was before my time but was a legendary mod club in Leeds, pre-dating both the Central and the BeeGee... I was lucky enough to go to his house on several occasions..His was a record collection from Heaven.. His back room was fitted floor to ceiling on all 3 walls with shelves...At that time the top tunes were the UK Stateside, Columbia, Pye Int. stuff etc...He would say pick a tune..Incredibles -'Theres nothing Else To Say'..was massive at the time. UK issue, UK demo and U.S import!!! he had all 3 filed together. and so it went on .Whatever big tune you said, 3 copies would appear! Major Lance on UK Columbia..the same! I used to try persuading him he couldnt play all 3 so I should have them..not a prayer.. I lost touch with him for a number of years, apparently he was burgled and all his records were taken..sad. I used to travel down to the Torch in his car, I'd sell the TB SuperSoul pressings of Jimmy Thomas inside the Torch as way of paying my fare..If anybody bought one in the Torch, you got it from me. Yes he could rabbit though..Still loved the guy. I wish he could be at the Central re-union.. it was a very good scene in Yorkshire around the early 70's yes..you'd be surprised how many of the old guys are still around too...

hi, yes Graham Rawdon from Hull. Apparently Dave & Anne are now divorced, Dave is back in Leeds but not on the scene at all and I have no contact details for him. Would be good to see you, you'll have to jog my memory though!! my heads not what it was haha. best Pete

I used to go down to the Old English in Matlock with Dave!! Good little place that. Not sure re-Mouse still around or not. Last saw Mary at the bus club in Halifax with Al Spencer. a good few years back.

Hi Tony, long time mate. not sure this is still on, but check with Steve. Pete

and heres one of four old soulies eyeing the decks and record boxes at the Central , many will remember from the right John Flannery(Leeds).Alan Stevo an old Wheelie in the black shirt from Leeds.Next to him just visible is Mouse from Bradford then Kev Barrett on the left also from Leeds.

Heres a pic of one of the original dj's..Keith Atkinson at the Central just before the all-nighters started..

Great stuff! look forward to seeing you there. Pete

I think your right Roy. No way 700 in there. It was rammed with 400 in. People stood on dancefloor as that was the only space.

I only found out about Kim Weston a few days after the date!!!! Then I found I'd missed Marlena Shaw at the Wardrobe too.....gutted to say the least mate!. Cant wait for this, probably looking forward to this more than anything in a long long time. If its a success it should be an annual thing,maybe ?

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Sonbert ..how long is it since you were in Leeds man? the Woodpecker has been knocked down at least 20 years, I would think. In the city centre , North bar is a good shout on Upper Briggate just above Primark. Tony 's shout for the Palace is good though. Steve, whats the capacity for the club now? I think it was 400 max back in the day, but that night it was so rammed you couldnt dance. Bet its a lot less now. Could be sell-out, me thinks. Does it still have that atmosphere when empty. Not many clubs can claim that, mate. It was one of the best atmospheres Ive ever experienced as you descended the stairs to meet the soul music blasting up at you. then wham you are straight on to the dancefloor as you paid.

Last went in early 1973, with some great lads from Donnie/Rotherham, sadly a number are no longer with us, and as part of the excitement was on the train from Sheffield crunching dex, then haven't been since, but am curious again. Bob Parker, Steve Goodison Russ Davey all good lads at that time Shelly Steve and Bob were good mates of mine too. They along with Matchy,used to stay at a flat I shared with Dave Thommo in Harehills, Leeds around that time.

Malc, did you know Stan then?

I think Keith Atkinson sold all his records...Tony Jackson is around though.. God, I cant wait for this one. Rick Cooper...long time mate...would be good to see you there too Pete

hope you can make the May 1st do, Stu.. Pete

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Yes, the chips are definitely starting to sizzle haha. Alison, wikipedia is a wonderful thing!

haha either way where they on or was it The Real Thing ?

Sunday afternoon could be good!

Also what about reduced entry for original membership card holders? or even a special guest list for ex-club employees as mentioned by Roy earlier...A one-off badge or even better...a commemorative limited edition 45 given on the door!!! I'm buzzing already, Steve!

Think you'll struggle to get the club on a weekend , Friday would be ace if you could though......Obviously no Mr.Banks, but I'm sure Ian(if we tie his jazz-funk hands up!!)& Pat Brady , also Swish for the later 70's would be up for it. Be good if yourself and Chris could do it too...me I'll just wallow in the nostalgia ! Cracking idea but it has to be at the Central for it to work, for me. Anywhere else and its just another oldies night really.