5 years ago:

Nick Harper – Mr Kyps, Ashley Cross (29.4.04).

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – BIC (30.4.04): Wonderful one-off show in which Elvis and his Attractions pianist played exactly what the hell they liked.

John Martyn – Pavilion, Bournemouth (30.04.04): Past his best, but not without his moments still.

Chris Rea – BIC (1.5.04).

David Cassidy – BIC (3.5.04).



10 years ago:

BB King + John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers – BIC (1.5.99): Famous night of the blues.

Gary Barlow – BIC (2.5.99): Not so well remembered on the ex-Take Thatter’s biggest solo tour.



15 years ago:

Tony Hadley – Pier Showbar, Bournemouth (27.4.94): Spandau Ballet singer returns to the seaside town the band had made its second home.

Nana Mouskouri – BIC (29.4.94).

Elkie Brooks – Pavilion, Bournemouth (29.4.94).

Joe Longthorne – Pavilion, Bournemouth (2.5.94).



20 years ago:

Richard Digance – Pavilion, Bournemouth (30.4.89).

Bucks Fizz – Pavilion, Bournemouth (1.5.89).



25 years ago:

Slim Whitman – Poole Arts Centre (27.4.84).

Chevalier Brothers – Upstairs At Eric’s, Bournemouth (2.5.84): Briefly-hip jump jive jazz outit fronted by Ray Gelato and beloved of the NME.

Al Martino – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (2.5.84).



30 years ago:

John Miles – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.79).

Peter Katin – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (28.4.79).

Joe Longthorne Show + The Duanes – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (2.5.79).



35 years ago:

Candlewick Green – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.74): The band, not the kids’ TV show sadly.



40 years ago:

Shy Limbs – Parley Sports Club (27.4.69).

State Express + Freedom Village – The Ritz, Bournemouth (27.4.69).

Nana Mouskouri – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (27.4.69).



45 years ago:

The Dominators – All Saints Hall, Bournemouth (2.5.64).

Mike Allard & the Aliens – Cellar Club, Poole (2.5.64).

The League of Gentlemen – Cellar Club, Poole (3.5.64): Early outfit fronted by future King Crimson superstar Robert Fripp.

Roy Orbison + Freddie & the Dreamers – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (3.5.64).



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