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Moody Blues at The Rink
What we know about this image :
On 30th July 1967, the Moody Blues, who were famous for records Nights In White Satin and Go Now in the 1960s,as well as many albums, appeared at The Rink.
Around that same time, the venue had many other famous guest acts including The Tremeloes, Wayne Fontana, Billy J Kramer, The Nashville Teens, Swinging Blue Jeans,Manfred Mann, The Yardbirds, The Fortunes and Hedgehoppers Anonymous.
Note that it cost a mere 6 shillings (30p) to watch a 'big name'. The Hartbeats were a local band Who often performed as did Russ and the Nickels.
There were only soft drinks available at the venue and many people went to the Rink after a few drinks in the local pub.
Date (of image) : 1967
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : NDM
Location
Related items :
Queens Rink
