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Flyer 1965
Flyer 1965
Photo: G.Crompton
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Item #: 28909
Flyer advertising the forthcoming show featuring the Everly Brothers, Cilla Black, and Billy J. Kramer. 28th October 1965

Comment by: Jarvo on 27th January 2017 at 00:06

Interesting stuff. Did this concert ever take place? It seems very late, 1965, for Cilla Black to be playing venues like Wigan. And the inclusion of a shared bill with the Everlys surprises me. Did Phil and Don ever play Wigan? Just to add that the Everlys last major hit in Britain, 'The Price Of Love' came out in that actual summer. The inclusion of Billy J. Kramer and Co only deepens the doubt...

Comment by: Roy on 27th January 2017 at 11:00

Yes, they definately did appear at the ABC as it was officially known on the tour circuit, they 'did' 18 October venues on their 1965 tour with the artistes mentioned on the flyer, the last one being in Wigan.

Comment by: scufter on 27th January 2017 at 12:04

Shame it was demolished when built held 2560 good venue

Comment by: Wigwann on 27th January 2017 at 14:16

I was there!

Comment by: Jackdog on 28th January 2017 at 17:03

I was there too. Do I remember correctly, Billy J/ Kramer performed with his leg/ankle in plaster. I definitely remember that the Everly Bros were absolutely brilliant, even though past the height of their popularity. I think 'Love is Strange' was a hit for them at this time.

Comment by: Carol on 29th January 2017 at 16:54

My Dad took me to this. I was 6 years old. I complained to him about the screaming girls, and wondered why they didn't just sit down and listen to the music.

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