Stumbled on this site having heard of the death of Bobby Vee who I remember appearing at the Essoldo when I was a teenager. I just wanted to get a fix on the date and find it was as long ago as 1962. I remember it well as the same night I crossed Argyle Street and went into the Majestic (another old cinema and now a Chinese Restaurant!) to see The Beatles! Not a bad night especially as (due to family working in the Majestic) I met them all in the Managers Office during the 2 sets they did.
I also seem to remember seeing Roy Rogers and Trigger and I’m sure it was at the Essoldo – anyone confirm it for me? I think it was about 1955'ish!
Bloody hell I’m getting old …
What a beautiful building – WBC you should hang your head in shame.
Stumbled on this site having heard of the death of Bobby Vee who I remember appearing at the Essoldo when I was a teenager. I just wanted to get a fix on the date and find it was as long ago as 1962. I remember it well as the same night I crossed Argyle Street and went into the Majestic (another old cinema and now a Chinese Restaurant!) to see The Beatles! Not a bad night especially as (due to family working in the Majestic) I met them all in the Managers Office during the 2 sets they did.
I also seem to remember seeing Roy Rogers and Trigger and I’m sure it was at the Essoldo – anyone confirm it for me? I think it was about 1955'ish! Bloody hell I’m getting old …