It originally opened in January 1959 as the 'Ealing Jazz Club', changing its name when it became London's first regular rhythm and blues venue. It was here that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were introduced to Brian Jones, which led to the formation of The Rolling Stones who first played here in April 1962. Regular performers included Rod Stewart, Manfred Mann and Long John Baldry.
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The Ealing Club
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was present at the unveiling, exactl...
Established in the 1930’s. From their own website: A well-known basement music hangout of the 1930's. Featured in Anthony Powell's novel 'A Dance to the Music of Time". WW2 the club was used as ...
Oboist. Born Léon Jean Goossens in Liverpool. Son of Eugene Goossens. At the age of 15, he became a member of the Queen's Hall Orchestra under the baton of Sir Henry Wood. In 1932, he joined Sir T...
A Tuesday night club that attracted students from two nearby art colleges: Central School and St Martins. Some claim it was the birthplace of New Romanticism.
Contralto singer. Born Lancashire. Her brief marriage failed due to physical incompatibility. She learnt the piano and in a 1937 music festival she also competed in the singing contest for a bet...
Their website describes them as 'packaging and promoting London's unique music heritage with compelling and immersive experiences that audiences of all ages can enjoy and engage with'.
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