Hi guys
Isn't the internet wonderful. I logged on here for the first time late last year to ask a question about someone I knew had connections with Mr Hawley, and while here had a browse around, I couldn't believe it wasn't just me who enthused about stuff like Hendersons' Relish, and then to see it was actually revered, and end up in conversation about Violet May and Artery. I love the welcoming and friendly nature of this forum.
In chatting about Artery etc it made me realise I had loads of old photos of Sheffield Bands, admittedly not very good, but they do archive some of the lost gig scenes that no one has ever seen, for example shots of Vice Versa who became ABC, and Scarborough Antelopes who I think only ever appeared on the Bouquet of Steel compilation and, of course, Artery. There are also a couple of gems, pics of Fatales featuring Mark Holmes who's now in Siiiii and Cardboard Criminals featuring the guitarist Paul Bellamy who, despite his talent on guitar and vocals never made it in the band scene. Most of these were mates of mine which is why I got certain shots no one else has or has ever seen.
Anyway enough of the waffle. I wasn't going to put these on my personal web site because I don't feel they are good enough technically, so I created
www.sheffieldr.com There's a forum too, inspired by you guys for reminding me that Sheffield is special! Thanks. Hope you enjoy. Feel free to download and use any of the photos for your personal collection but remember the copyright belongs to me so please do not steal and publish on your own sites.
Oh and I'm ashamed to say, but I'd never heard much of Richard's stuff, but now I have the CDs in my collection and one track that has ended up in my all time favourites list is The Sun Refused To Shine. Why had I missed this?!!!!