Who played here in history 5 years ago:

Jinder + Freefall + Dubheart – Portman Hotel, Boscombe (1.9.05).

10 years ago:

Trevor Burton Band – Mr Smiths, Bournemouth (1.9.00): Former Move guitarist on one of his regular trips south.

Killing Miranda + Void Construct – Club X, Bournemouth (2.9.00): British goth outfit lead by Filthy Rikky.

15 years ago:

Loose Covers – Pier Showbar, Bournemouth (30.8.95).

Chas & Dave – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth (3.9.95): Summer season.

20 years ago:

Raymond Froggatt Band – Poole Arts Centre (30.8.90).

25 years ago:

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas – Poole Arts Centre (30.8.85).

Ray McVay – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (31.8.85).

Elkie Brooks – Poole Arts Centre (2.9.85).

30 years ago:

Paul Daniels + Karen Kay – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (30.8.80); Summer season.

35 years ago:

Rolf Harris + The Dallas Boys – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (30.8.75): Summer season.

Thin Lizzy – Village Bowl, Bournemouth (2.9.75): Back on the club circuit after a US tour with new guitarists Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham.

Emperor Rosko – Le Cardinal (4.9.75): Legendary DJ on a rare club date.

40 years ago:

Vince Hill – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (30.8.70).

The Mohawks – Pavilion Ballroom, Bournemouth (30.8.70): Under-rated conglomeration of British session musos whose one 1968 album, The Champ, is a funky classic.

Acker Bilk – White Buck, Burley (31.8.70).

The Max Bygraves Show – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (3.9.70): Summer season.

Kenneth McKellar + Jimmy Tarbuck – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (4.9.70): Summer season.

45 years ago:

The Persuasions – Le Disque a Go Go, Bournemouth (1.9.65): Not to be confused with the New York acapella kings, this was the gritty Brit beat outfit who released a trio of 45s on Columbia.

The Valiants – Royal ballrooms, Boscombe (1.9.65): Beat circuit regulars who supported The Rolling Stones.

Yana + The Seekers – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (2.9.65): Summer season.

The New Tallmen – 45 Club, Bournemouth (3.9.65).

Russ Conway + Adele Leigh – Winter Gardens, Bournemouth (4.9.65): Summer season.

Stour River Jazz Band – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth (4.9.65).

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