Maurice Atkinson
Thursday, February 19, 2009 14:45 |
History of "The Flamingos"
For "Rhodesia Street" in the Flamingos history please read "Hall Street" ! |
Paul Wilkinson
webmaster
Monday, February 23, 2009 13:27 |
Hi Maurice - I've changed "Rhodesia Street" to "Hall Street" on the page. |
David Briggs
Riddlesden
Saturday, February 28, 2009 16:26 |
Hi Maurice,
Your History of "Flamingos" brings back memories of my teenage years when I lived in Sutton.
I was touched by your thoughts and memories of Glyn - I was friendly with him and his younger sister Kitty when they lived in Wighill Street he was a lovely lad.
I also remember your Raymond well as he was in same class as me at School, and of course Vik Longbottom being a Sutton Lad.
cheers
David Briggs |
Maurice atkinson
Saturday, February 28, 2009 21:19 |
Hello David
I remember you well-----If I remember correctly I think you had two brothers who were twins (Michael and Raymond??) and a sister Christine I believe? |
David Briggs
Riddlesden
Monday, March 2, 2009 19:23 |
Hi Maurice
Your memory is spot on - Michael has returned to Sutton but I am afraid Raymond passed away a couple of years ago.
Christine is well and has lived Accrington / Blackburn all her married life. I guess you are the same age as Christine.
How time flies!
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Maurice Atkinson
Thursday, September 23, 2010 17:17 |
Hi Jeff....it's been along time! Any chance you could upload your pics onto this site?
All the best
Maurice |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Friday, September 24, 2010 20:45 |
Hi Maurice, just ordered a new scanner, my old one's packed up.
As soon as I get it I'll upload them.
You must have misplaced yours eh.
Regards
Jeff. |
Maurice Atkinson
Saturday, September 25, 2010 17:00 |
I've got one picture of Glyn on his own and one of Ray---dunno what happened to the others!
Maurice |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Sunday, September 26, 2010 11:45 |
Hi Maurice, hopefully scanner coming on Tuesday.
You'll like these, especially the one of yourself, Ray (singing) and Glyn in action.
Taken in the hall we practised, and in colour ha ha.
I've prepared a brief description of what I've done since leaving the Flamingo's.
Not sure if the editor will accept it or not, local old gits may find it interesting.
Regards
Jeff. |
Paul Wilkinson
webmaster
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:24 |
Hi Jeff - thanks for the photos and notes, I'll update the Flamingos page in the gallery.
Paul |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:26 |
Thanks Paul. |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 14:52 |
Hi Maurice, could I trouble you to let me know the year Glyn died if you can remember, also his age when he died.
The chap that's writing the book on local bands has asked me for this as he's giving Glyn a mention.
Paul's got the photo's I've scanned to add to the website in a few days time.
Regards
Jeff. |
Rachel Simpson
Sutoon in Craven
Friday, October 1, 2010 13:06 |
Hi Jeff,
My dad was Glyn Whiteoak he died in Dec 1986, i would be interested to see the book when finished, If you need any more info let me know
Rachel Simpson (was Whiteoak) |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Friday, October 1, 2010 17:56 |
Hi Rachel, thanks for that, I didn't even know he married, I guess we all sadly lost touch. He was very gentle with me in those early days, I guess it was his nature, He'd be 5 years older than me and was a great influence, not just his talent on the guitar but a really nice person.
I'm afraid the book will only display a short few words about your Dad.
Here is the info I gave the author (his death in 1986 will be added)
""The Flamingos" first group (1960/1962)
Jeff - rhythm guitar aged 14 (Crosshills)
Glyn Whiteoak - lead guitar aged 19 (Sutton)
Brothers Morris Atkinson - bass guitar aged approx.20 (Sutton)
Ray Atkinson - drums/vocals aged approx.20 (Sutton)
The group played only instrumentals when I joined, mostly Shadows and The Ventures.
Glyn was a very accomplished guitarist who sadly died in 1986 at the young age of 45.
Glyn had the biggest collection of 45's and LP's I'd ever seen, he was a lovely man.
Our audiences were a little frustrated at there being no singer so our drummer Ray took on this role as a front man and I had the difficult job of learning the drums.
Venues I can remember
South Craven School Youth club
The group had no transport, but the school was only 100 yards from where we practiced.
We were able to transport our equipment using a wheel barrow.
Coronation Hotel Gisburn
Private function so we were able to have our equipment sent with the bus that was taking the guests"
Just how much of the above will be mentioned I'm not sure, certainly there'll be a photo.
I'll keep you in mind when it's completed.
Regards
Jeff. |
Paul Wilkinson
webmaster
Saturday, October 2, 2010 12:44 |
The photos and notes have been added to the Flamingos page in the gallery.
Paul |
Maurice Atkinson
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 22:48 |
Hello Jeff....can you adjust some details with your book friend.
"Morris" should be "Maurice"---Ray was 17. We were both from Crosshills! Thanks.
All the best
Maurice |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 23:17 |
Hi Maurice, sorry about that, silly me.
I've emailed the chap writing the book.
Regards
Jeff. |
David Laycock
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 11:16 |
Hi Jeff, David from Aus. When and where did Vic Longbottom match in. My uncle Gordon married Vic's mum Mona. |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 15:18 |
Hi David, hopefully Maurice may reply to your question, I never knew Vic, he was with the band before me.
Your name rings a bell, did we know each other ?
South Craven School maybe.
Regards
Jeff. |
David Laycock
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:05 |
Hi Jeff,
I was born at Crag View a little before your time 1942. Went to Sutton Primary and on to KBGS.
Regards David |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 17:30 |
Hi David, wonder if you knew my sister Margery Birtley.
She'd be 1 year older than you and in Mr. Bells class.
Mr. Bell always gave me a hard time because my sister was brighter than me ha ha.
I know one year at that age is a big leap.
Like yourself she went on to KGGS.
She's still alive and kicking and is a real treasure bless her.
Regards
Jeff. |
Maurice Atkinson
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 08:40 |
Hello David...Vic was never actually in the band, he used to hang out occasionally with Glyn and myself. This was before the band was formed. As far as I know Vic is still playing guitar---I think he may have been involved in the "jam sessions " at the Bay Horse. I still see Vic and his brother Bill now and again at Keighley Blues Club. |
Maurice Atkinson
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 21:50 |
Hi Jeff.......on the photo of Mr Bell's class 1955/56, is that you standing next to Mr.Laycock?
Regards
Maurice |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 23:33 |
Yes Maurice, right next to his right arm with the big lugs ha ha. |
Paul Wilkinson
webmaster
Thursday, October 14, 2010 08:09 |
I don't have any names listed for that photo - can you remember the names of any classmates? |
David Laycock
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 00:40 |
Hi Maurice, Last time I saw Vic was at the Bay Horse in 2000/1 when John and I called in for a pint when I was last over. Thanks for the info Jeff. It's possible I would remember Margery if I saw her |
Jeff Birtley
Silsden
Monday, July 16, 2012 16:32 |
Hi Maurice, it's Jeff Birtley here, hope you're still alive and kicking, I'm 64 now ha ha.
Chuffed you remember me playing with The Flamingo's.
I too remember Glyn and like yourself was invited to his home on many occasions listening to his records, I was mesmorised
as I'd never seen so many.
He was excellent on the guitar, never understood how he could play it with the strings so far away from the frets
Glyn was a quiet lovely chap and I was sad to hear he'd passed away.
You were all far more advanced than me musically and I was thankful for the opportunity to learn from you.
Your reference to me leaving the band was, do you remember ? I was trying to improve my guitar playing and started performing with some local singers etc
that entertained the old age pensioners clubs.
I used to put the rhythm guitar on a Grundig TK20 and play the tune over it, they loved it, well I was only 15 at the time.
The reason I left was that you didn't like me doing this and gave me an ultimatum to choose them or the band.
I guess I wasn't happy with that so I left.
Don't get me wrong I don't bear a grudge, far from it I thoroughly enjoyed our times together.
Remember when I went on the drums to let Ray up front singing, it must have been painful for all of you ha ha.
I've three cracking photo's of yourself Ray and Glyn in action, the band posing and a live shot of all of us with me on the drums.
A writer from Bradford called Derek Lister is doing another book about the early local bands.
I've given him some info about myself and the Flamingo's will get a mention.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Jeff.
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Maurice Atkinson
Keighley
Monday, July 16, 2012 18:12 |
Hey Jeff..........that's an exact copy of a post you made in September 2010 ! ?? |
