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Wigan Pier Nightspot
Wigan Pier Nightspot
Photo: Brian
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Recently demolished, the old Wigan Pier Nightspot taken in the early 80s.
(Photo by John Metcalfe).

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 30th November 2017 at 21:02

I went to watch the Bolton comedian Bob Williamson here sometime in the 70's, I don't recall the exact year, but it was before the place became a rave venue. I thought the bloke was brilliant. I even went as far as to buy several of his LPs, ( can you imagine? ). Around about ten years later, I went on a stag do to Blighty's in Farnworth and guess who the entertainment was ?, Bob Williamson of course. The guy was absolute rubbish. The poor lad died on stage, but not literally of course. Everyone was rabbiting away during his act and never really gave the lad a chance. I felt so disloyal. He'll be well into his 70's now I would imagine, and I've often wondered what became of the poor chap.

Comment by: Jinksi on 30th November 2017 at 23:39

Ozy,watched two great turns at Blightys. Tommy Cooper&Bob Monkhouse

Comment by: Poet on 1st December 2017 at 08:42

I once called in at 'The Beehive' near the Reebok stadium and Bob was in just having a pint. His humour and banter from the bar stool was joyous. Fine chap.Hope he's well.

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 1st December 2017 at 11:32

I really should have checked before posting my previous comment Poet, as the poor lad died on the 19th of June 2016 evidently, just a few weeks prior to his 66th birthday. He was younger than I had imagined him to be obviously. The lad was brilliant when he was at his peak......R.I.P. Bob.

Comment by: Poet on 1st December 2017 at 14:11

I'm sad to hear that Oz. God bless you Bob.

Comment by: irene roberts on 2nd December 2017 at 16:20

I never knew him but am still sorry to hear that. Ozy, I once saw Tom O'Connor at Blighty's....he never swore once or told any mucky jokes and he absolutely brought the house down, which, in my eyes, proves a point and proves that a good comedian just doesn't need to lower their standards to the level of Chubby Brown etc.

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