parkwooder Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Does anyone remember the "New Formula" who played on the Black Swan in the sixties. I believe the singer had a dummy hand, but could he sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie167 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Does anyone remember the "New Formula" who played on the Black Swan in the sixties. I believe the singer had a dummy hand, but could he sing. Yes I can remember them well. As you say they were a fabulous band. Used to to watch them wherever I could. and didnt the drummer go on to Paper Lace? or have I got mixed up (not unusual, that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmel Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 There is another thead re some of the bands at the Mucky Duck: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutti Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I remember the New Formula. They recorded 'My Baby's Coming Home' which I think made the charts at the time. When they were billed at the Black Swan it'd be standing room only and they'd still be trying to squeeze in. The singer had one arm and wore a black glove over his artificial hand - cool. He was one of the most talented singers around even to this day. Does anyone know what happened to him? The New Formula did become Paper Lace but I think the singer had left the band by then. Didn't they record 'Billy Don't be a Hero'? I could be wrong. I remember Shape of the Rain, another brilliant band - that drummer.... There were so much talent and the Black Swan was the perfect venue. Apart from the bands, a Black Swan memory that stands out is the waitresses navigating their way through the crowd carrying two trays laden with drinks - the tray of shorts balanced on the top of the pints. Must have weighed a fair bit yet never a drop spilled. Having said that, the punters would part to make way, obviously in honor of all those pints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audi Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 what about joe cocker at the mucky duck when he slagged off an old ,now departed,freind of mine Ray stuart.his real name was ray brooks and came from dronfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getphysical Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Don't forget Alan Bown & his band.They were almost the resident band. Had great young singer named Robert Palmer(about 18 at the time) wonder what became of him?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostrider Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 what about joe cocker at the mucky duck when he slagged off an old ,now departed,freind of mine Ray stuart.his real name was ray brooks and came from dronfield. I have been trying to find out who this band is at a concert in Weston Park. This was back in the 60/70's. Is the DJ in the corner of the shot Ray Stewart? I noticed it said Ray on his consul. I remember him from the Monsters when they played at the Silver Blades in 1966/67/68? and as DJ in the Daisy. But I cant remember if this is how he looked in 69/70. Weston Park Concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audi Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 the dj in the western park video is not ray but could be Ian gurney who had a slot on radio sheffield but remember radio sheffield did not air untill 1968. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Rage Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I saw 'Audience' at The Black Swan sometime in the 70's --- great band!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Does anyone remember a band called the Sex Pistols who played at the Black Swan in 1976. Or the support band who were called the Clash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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