Welcome to Locarno Boy – where we are as dedicated to the reality of life in the nightclubs of today – as we are of those in days gone by.
Locarno Boy aims to record the truth about life in the nightclub industry; to link up with as many people who “were there at the time” as [...]
It was all part of a national promotion called Miss In-String. Modelling contracts were up for grabs. The Sun newspaper needed to build up its Page 3 portfolio, and the Daily Star needed the same for Page 7. All the girls needed was a string vest and bikini bottoms. It should have been easy – [...]
During the mid seventies I took over as manager of Blackburn Golden Palms, one “The Mecca” more difficult clubs. A previous manager was said to be wandering around the town in white slippers and showing severe signs of post traumatic stress.
I took over from Bill Hunt who had been a sergeant in the Coldstream [...]
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The first time I saw Jimmy Savile he was driving a red open top E type Jag the wrong way along a one way street in Whitby. He was dressed in shorts and shades. His physique was tanned and muscular; testimony to his wrestling ability and the needs of a nightclub manager demanding full control [...]
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Many people feared them, but when you couple that fear with respect – you have with the ultimate in leadership qualities.
In the photograph below we have Eric Morley on the left, and Brian Train on the right.
A memorable image of a memorable time. Two legendary personalities – but the end of a great company.
Met with Jacqui on Monday and we talked for hours.
So many stories to tell.
Others we promised never to tell.
As we talked, and the years rolled by Jacqui became Jackie – and out came the story of Top Rank Brighton – Jackie Hilkene – Tina Turner and Mrs Thatcher.
Tony Buck was managing [...]
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We are grateful for the loan of so many photos of the legendary Brian Train`s career – but the venue for this one has us beat.
It is definitely a Mecca picture – but where is the venue? Hull or Leeds? Locarno or Tiffany`s?
Our suspicion is Leeds Tiffany`s – bet the the man in the bow [...]
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No West Yorkshire nightclub visit is complete without a visit to The Hop, Mal at The Black Swan, and Fanny and Bacardis Wakefield – a amazing experience.
But first you must explore the diverse bar and club options in an area with more licensed premises than you can shake a stick at.
Whoever you are, [...]
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