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Added 21st March 2013 by Jonathan Paul

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Streetgang
Tameside Theatre
1977

Streetgang were from moss side. We were a disco funk band, we were on the books of L E Agency in I believe Wigan, from whom we got to work all over the UK. We also worked in jersey and Holland which we toured 4 to 6 times, ten days duration. We also toured Norway for a month through an agency based in Warrington Cheshire. I cannot remember the name of the Agency, it may have been Highway agency, ? we were well liked as a band because we were not a typical black band that was totally influenced by American soul and funk we also brought West Indian reggae music and British rock influences. We also put on very exciting visual show which included dance, choreographed Kung Fu fight, fireworks, lights and so on. We were between an 5 to 8 piece band as at one time we had a brass section.
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“nice pic Jonathan, all looking 'of the moment' here, care to name everyone?”
22 Mar 2013
“1963: Thanks for the comment. Be glad to name members. Front row from left: Lead and rhythm guitarist and band leader, Lloyd Davidson (current stage name Jonathan Paul); lead vocalist Ian; conga player and 2nd vocalist, Ganiyu Bello; Back row from left: drummer, Jimmy Crawford; founder, Erroll (Niah) Campbell; 2nd lead guitar, Mark. I'll try to find out surnames of 2 members and update. Thanks for the interest. Lloyd.”
07 Apr 2013
“Hi Lloyd, how is life? Carolyn and I saw Gee in May.”
20 Jul 2017
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