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Category Archives: people

Rony Robinson steps down

It’s easy to overlook the importance of local media in an active regional music scene. Martin Lilleker at the Star/Telegraph and Jane Kitson (Radio Sheffield) are both sadly lost to us, but were pillars of support for local bands. Another … Continue reading →

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Steve Byrd

Local boy made good Steve Byrd left us in 2016, but remains an unknown figure for any. He rose to fame with Zzebra and Neo, a new wave band who recorded an album in Ian Gillan’s studio, and after Gillan … Continue reading →

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Florian Schneider RIP

So sad to see the passing of Florian Schneider, a true giant of modern music. Kraftwerk played Sheffield four times… 09/10/1976 University 21/05/1981 City Hall 16/07/1991 City Hall 15/06/2017 City Hall … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan : May 16 1966 – Gaumont Theatre

Having played the City Hall in ’65, Bob returned a year later to play the Gaumont, which used to stand in Barkers Pool, next to Coles. A review of the time said: “The Sheffield show is perhaps the best of … Continue reading →

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Posters by John Dennis

John produced many posters for the Polytechnic during the 70s, read his story. I attended Sheffield College of Art in 1968/69 where I studied Graphic Design and Photography. I then did a year at Derby College of Art.  I got … Continue reading →

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Stephen Fellows solo album

Fans of the massively under-rated Comsat Angels will be delighted to see the release of Steve’s first solo album of songs. It’s wonderful to hear new work from one of Sheffield’s true talents. We hope it’s sufficiently successful to encourage … Continue reading →

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RIP Stratman

One of the joys of getting older is that more and more people you know sign off for the last time. I was sorry to hear that John Morrell (aka “Stratman”) has left us after a long battle with illness. … Continue reading →

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