Saturday March 8th 1975

In 1974 a local Portsmouth band called Edward Bear was joined by the musician and singer-songwriter Joe Jackson.

At that time the band consisted of Terry on bass, Jim on guitar and Steve Hollins on drums.

In 1975 – the line-up had meanwhile changed to the one listed below –
Dave Cairns – drums
Clive Bates – guitar
Mark Andrews – vocals, guitar
Graham Maby – bass
Joe Jackson – keyboards

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Saturday April 12th 1975

Don't confuse this British pop-rock band for the American pop-rock band with the same name (They had a big hit in the '90's with "To be with you")
The UK Mr Big can trace their roots back to the sixties.

The name was first used when the band performed regular gigs in the Marquee Club London.
A name change was already on the cards when, the manager of the club gave the band a big surprise. During 1972 they were billed as Mr Big instead of Burnt Oak that had been the name of the band at the time.

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Friday April 18th 1975

Visit of pop extrovert Geno Washington.
One of the pop world’s most extrovert but entertaining characters visits the Country Bumpkin on Friday.

Geno Washington will be remembered for his unforgettable spell with the “Ram Jam Band” which incited a cult following that has lasted until today.
A former U.S. Airforce man from Indian, Geno arrived in Britain in 1961, and became a pop singer through one of those stories that seem to come from a comic book.
He was walking down Wardour Street one day when a man approached him and asked if he could sing. Geno replied “yes” and did so.

From pubs to clubs to touring with acts like the Animals, Otis Redding, the Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart they built up a tremendous following.

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Saturday April 19th 1975

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Saturday April 26th 1975

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Saturday May 3rd 1975

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Saturday May 10th 1975

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Friday May 16th 1975

Sweet Sensation was an eight piece British soul group who had some success between 1974 and 1977.

Formed in Manchester in 1973 the band came to prominence after appearing on the ITV talent show New Faces.
Under the guidance of panellist Tony Hatch the band signed to Pye Records. The debut single "Snow Train" failed to reach the charts, but the follow up "Sad Sweet Dreamer" was a UK number one single in September 1974, also reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following spring.

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