I was born in Plaistow and raised in East Ham. I now live in Dallas, Texas.
I have so many special memories of the East Ham Granada. Sometime in the early-mid 60’s, I saw Dusty Springfield, Big Dee Irwin, Freddie and The Dreamers and several other big-name artists (who I cannot remember) perform there.
We used to go round the back to Winter Avenue to watch the stars leave by the back entrance. That row of [now boarded up] upstairs dressing rooms has seen many famous artists and groups get ready for their performances.
Other than the Beatles, I know Stevie Wonder had also performed there.
Buddy Holly and The Crickets did two shows there on March 13, 1958. Also, on the bill that night … Lonnie Donegan!
I was born in Plaistow and raised in East Ham. I now live in Dallas, Texas.
I have so many special memories of the East Ham Granada. Sometime in the early-mid 60’s, I saw Dusty Springfield, Big Dee Irwin, Freddie and The Dreamers and several other big-name artists (who I cannot remember) perform there.
We used to go round the back to Winter Avenue to watch the stars leave by the back entrance. That row of [now boarded up] upstairs dressing rooms has seen many famous artists and groups get ready for their performances.
Other than the Beatles, I know Stevie Wonder had also performed there.
Buddy Holly and The Crickets did two shows there on March 13, 1958. Also, on the bill that night … Lonnie Donegan!