spyinthesky Posted 3 November, 2010 Share Posted 3 November, 2010 Talking to friends the other day about the Adam and Eve where we cut our teeth as youngsters Anyone remember Arthur Sherriff who was one of the original DJ's and then went on to work at the Top Rank, eventually ending up as an A&R man (with Elton John??) Also Carol Hamilton, an attractive blond girl (well lady in age terms) who was married to the chap who owned Hamilton Electronics in London Rd The club was owned by Mr & Mrs Bignall who also owned the Checkpoint cafe near the Bargate (now Bouzy Rouge) Mr Bignall was an ex motor racer (apparently) and always had a decent looking young filly in tow. By comparison Mrs Bignall was an old sour puss who hated people chewing gum Re the Top Rank was Johnnie Diamond the DJ there or was he at the Pier? He was a bit of a local celeb and ended up being a Bingo caller at Portswood Mecca Also remember the resident Band the Top Rank. Don't recollect their name (Brian Ross??) but the leaders daughter was the main singer (generally out of tune) The dance floor was generally empty when the band was on but then got jammed for the 'pick up' slow dances. Eddie Holman's 'Hey there Lonely Girl' being particularly remembered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 3 November, 2010 Share Posted 3 November, 2010 Most of my memories are from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 3 November, 2010 Share Posted 3 November, 2010 A poster on here (Easty) posted this link a while back. You might find it really interesting! http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/sitemap.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 4 November, 2010 Share Posted 4 November, 2010 Dave Carson well know local DJ sadly no longer with us Ray martine from the Juniper Berry "best sunday night out ever there" What was the name of the stripper that did the rounds Donna or something she had a snake sometimes ? "not trouser snake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadeem Hardison Posted 4 November, 2010 Share Posted 4 November, 2010 Talking to friends the other day about the Adam and Eve where we cut our teeth as youngsters Adam and Eve? Are you trying to sound like a Cockney wideboy but failing miserably? Are you from Portsmouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 November, 2010 Share Posted 4 November, 2010 Top Rank band were called Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 November, 2010 Share Posted 4 November, 2010 Adam and Eve? Are you trying to sound like a Cockney wideboy but failing miserably? Are you from Portsmouth? The Adam & Eve was a southampton night club. Are you are trying to act smart but failing miserably? Spyinthesky, for your information, is a less well known Ex Saint. Sometimes it is best to show a little respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 4 November, 2010 Share Posted 4 November, 2010 one of the ex-dj's, Mike Dundas, now does a very amusing pubquiz round Soton. I saw him a little while ago down the Hope and Anchor in Foundry Lane, I think he does Tuesday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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