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Goldhawk Social Club

Categories: Music / songs

Pop music venue in the 1960s. The Who made some of their early performances here, as well as many other artistes including Adam Faith and Screaming Lord Sutch. It is now known as the Shepherd's Bush Club.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Goldhawk Social Club

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