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An advert published in November 1968 for a big show in Paisley called Poparama.
It features 4 main acts - The Who, Joe Cocker, Small Faces and Crazy World Of Arthur Brown.
It features 4 main acts - The Who, Joe Cocker, Small Faces and Crazy World Of Arthur Brown.
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A gig in Falkirk for Tyrannosaurus Rex in May 1970.
This was just before they shortened their name to the more well known T.Rex, of course.
Dundee's Sleaz Band was the support act.
This was just before they shortened their name to the more well known T.Rex, of course.
Dundee's Sleaz Band was the support act.
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Andy started up a pop publication in 1964 called Scottish Beat.
Although it featured many famous chart groups, there was a big emphasis on the local scene too with lots of Scottish bands, gigs, venues etc cropping up in the mix.
The first issue came out in February 1964 (Beatles cover), and this one here, issue 2, hit the shelves in April 1964.
The Scottish Beat office was based in 63 Gellatly Street.
Although it featured many famous chart groups, there was a big emphasis on the local scene too with lots of Scottish bands, gigs, venues etc cropping up in the mix.
The first issue came out in February 1964 (Beatles cover), and this one here, issue 2, hit the shelves in April 1964.
The Scottish Beat office was based in 63 Gellatly Street.
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When the first issue of Scottish Beat was published, the office received over 2000 letters from readers all over the UK, giving it a big thumbs up.
One of the letters was from Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, who also praised the periodical and then reminded Andy to send him copies of future issues.
One of the letters was from Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, who also praised the periodical and then reminded Andy to send him copies of future issues.
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Andy had already brought David Bowie to Dundee in 1966 for a gig at the Palais, but for this tour of Scotland in 1969, the Dundee show was cancelled.
In fact, there were around 10 Scottish dates in '69, half of which were cancelled.
This ad was for the Hamilton gig.
In fact, there were around 10 Scottish dates in '69, half of which were cancelled.
This ad was for the Hamilton gig.
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An ad for a new record by Glasgow's Studio Six dated September 1966.
By this time, ALP records had done a distribution deal with Polydor and so it was their A&R team who handled the promotion and sales.
By this time, ALP records had done a distribution deal with Polydor and so it was their A&R team who handled the promotion and sales.
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The Jazz Band Championship advert is from September 1960, and one of the acts who competed was Andy Lothian's East Coast Jazzmen.
This contest took place in Glasgow - 12 bands were on parade, and with 5 Glasgow acts involved, Glaswegians were hot favourites to retain the title.
However, it was the East Coast Jazzmen who startled the judges & crowd with their performance, and won the trophy to "thunderous applause".
They also secured the award for "Best Rhythm Section".
You can see on their gig list dated March 1961, they put their "Champions" title to good use by incorporating it into their advertisements. It worked too - later that year they played their first gigs in London, then afterwards had a residency in Germany.
This contest took place in Glasgow - 12 bands were on parade, and with 5 Glasgow acts involved, Glaswegians were hot favourites to retain the title.
However, it was the East Coast Jazzmen who startled the judges & crowd with their performance, and won the trophy to "thunderous applause".
They also secured the award for "Best Rhythm Section".
You can see on their gig list dated March 1961, they put their "Champions" title to good use by incorporating it into their advertisements. It worked too - later that year they played their first gigs in London, then afterwards had a residency in Germany.
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A gig in Aberdeen for one hit wonder, Peter Sarstedt, on 10 March 1969.
The Dundee date in the Caird Hall took place on the 7th.
The Humblebums were Billy Connolly & Gerry Rafferty.
The Dundee date in the Caird Hall took place on the 7th.
The Humblebums were Billy Connolly & Gerry Rafferty.
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This is a Hank Locklin gig in Falkirk in December 1969 and another one in Hamilton in April 1970.
When Andy brought him back for the full Scottish tour in 1970, the Dundee crowd in the Caird Hall got 5 encores!
When Andy brought him back for the full Scottish tour in 1970, the Dundee crowd in the Caird Hall got 5 encores!
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6th March 1963 was the date of the first episode of Teenbeat, a TV pop music show hosted by Andy.
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Andy was involved in this big show.
A two night performance in Aberdeen that took place in August 1964.
Billy J Kramer the headline act.
This particular package tour didn't stop off in Dundee, but in September '64, Billy J Kramer did play in the Caird Hall with completely different support acts.
A two night performance in Aberdeen that took place in August 1964.
Billy J Kramer the headline act.
This particular package tour didn't stop off in Dundee, but in September '64, Billy J Kramer did play in the Caird Hall with completely different support acts.
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Andy owned the Palais Ballroom in South Tay Street, and every Sunday throughout the 60's, they had an attraction called the Top Ten Club.
This brought in the best chart groups from all around the UK, which were usually accompanied by local acts on the bill too.
This ad here is from Nov 1966 and lists a couple of well known pop groups who were to be playing that month.
This brought in the best chart groups from all around the UK, which were usually accompanied by local acts on the bill too.
This ad here is from Nov 1966 and lists a couple of well known pop groups who were to be playing that month.
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A touch of humour with this ad dated April 1970.
Although it's for Andy's Agency in Dundee, they decided to have the secretary the main centre of attention in the advert, most probably because she'd be the one who answered all the calls first. They have a list of some of the acts they had on their books at the foot of the caption. |
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