Pages 24-25

Folding Back the Years. An exhibition of photographs by Brian Bignell.

Van Morrison and the ill fated Them recorded together for just under 2 years before disbanding. This was due to changes of personnel and Van’s less than easygoing attitude, however they managed to produce some great hits such as ‘Gloria’.

Them

Unpublished.

The wild guitarist behind such great hits as ‘My Generation’,
‘I Can’t Explain’ and that amazing track ‘Pin Ball Wizard’ from Tommy. The Who were one band you just had to see play live.

Pete Townsend

Unpublished.

Notoriously enigmatic and reclusive figure, who’s rarely been interviewed or even seen in public since his days of Stardom.

Scott Walker

Unpublished.

Adam Faith and The Roulettes

Limited edition print available.

The Walker Brothers had 9 top 30 songs in the UK and string of top 10 hits followed, which established them as one of the most successful UK groups. They disbanded in ‘67 but briefly reunited in '76 and in '78 releasing their final Top 10 record ‘No Regrets’.

The Walker Brothers

Unpublished.

Steve lived in the fast Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle, drinking and drug taking all of which influenced his music, and ended sadly in April '99. Drugged up by Valium, Cocaine and alcohol Steve apparently had smoked in bed causing a fire. He died in the flames.

Steve Marriott

Unpublished.

Andrew Oldham who handled The Beatles PR in 1963, went on to co-manage The Rolling Stones and formed the ‘Immediate’ Record Label, seen in this photograph with Brian Poole and Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits.

What! A Three Sum

Limited edition print available.

Unpublished.

Wayne Fontana of the Manchester based Mindbenders and Peter Noone of The Hermits. Wayne Fontana (Glyn Ellis) still tours and has recently completed the Far East section of the ‘Reelin and a Rocking’ showcase.

The Manchester Two

Limited edition print available.

Unpublished.

Adam Faith and his backing band on stage at ‘Ready Steady Go’ performing live.