Former nightclub. Founded by father and son, Sam and Jeffrey Kruger, and originally located in Covenrtry Street. It moved to Wardour Street in April 1957 and gained a reputation for attracting top performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. In the 1960s it became a centre for the 'mods' subculture and was a popular meeting-place for many famous musicians of the time.
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Flamingo Club
This building was the location of The Flamingo Club (1957 - 1967) the home of...
This is the former site of the..... 1960s - Flamingo Club where Georgie Fame ...
A Canadian artist and musician who was known professionally as Rodney Graham. He was born on 16 January 1949 in British Columbia, Canada and was educated at the University of British Columbia, Van...
Singer, Born Sussex. At over 6 foot she had an impressive stage presence, as a recitalist and concert singer. She also made some gramophone recordings. Died North Stoke, Oxfordshire.
German composer and musician of the Baroque period. Born into a musical family.
Richard D'Oyly Carte founded the business. Married Helen. Their son Rupert inherited the business and passed it on to his daughter, Bridget.
Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green, Muswell Hill. One of the founder members of the rock group The Kinks.
