Displaying items by tag: Sixties
Rob Clarke and The Wooltones Putting The L in The Wootones - Album Review
It seems that if you are influenced by the Beatles, and live in the area of Woolton in Liverpool. Your influences are likely to be worn on your sleeve. Rob Clarke, the main man behind this band does not shy away from his influences and embraces them
Silk Blades -And A Short Sharp History Of The Neck Tie
There was a time when no outfit was complete without a tie. It adds class and sophistication to ones look. But, have you ever asked yourself why we wear ties?
Cooking The Creases: STA-PREST
From inventing the blue jean in 1873 Levi’s, has always been an innovator when it comes to clothing, always functional, and suited to both work and play. So, it’s no surprise that in the 1960s they found a way to put a permanent crease into trousers.
Throwing In The Towel With Style – From 007 to French Terry.
For some reason, whenever towelling’s mentioned, the first thing I think of is Sean Connery’s baby-blue belted terry playsuit in Goldfinger (don’t ask me why – some of you will already know I am a 007 fan).
The Modcast
In these strange, unprecedented times, there has never been more of a need to escape the harsh realities of life. And for me, and many others, the world of podcasts is as good as any place to start. And for those of a modernist persuasion, or simply those who love a bit of culture, Eddie Piller’s Modcast is the place to be.
A Short History of Joe Meek (1929 - 1967)
Robert George Meek was born in 1929 in Newent, England. Joe’s mother wanted a girl and dressed him as a girl. Whilst his three brothers were outward going young Joe was introverted and enjoyed staging magic shows for other children and dressing up for his own elaborate theatre productions.
The Passing Show - The Life & Music of Ronnie Lane
A Short History of Procol Harum
The Day Music Came Alive – Memories of an Early Sixties Teenager
The coin was pushed into the slot and it rattled away to its unknown destination flicking levers and triggering switches as it went and the machine was suddenly alive.
From 16 to 60 in 44 Years Reconnecting with Life from the Sixties
