The B-52s Redcar Coatham Bowl July 1979
I saw The B-52s once. It was 1979 and their first UK tour. My mate Dave and I went to this gig at Redcar Coatham Bowl, having heard their top tune Rock Lobster. I recall the Bowl as being pretty full, and the band delivering a set of quirky, fun, 60s space rock n roll. The dance floor was packed for Rock Lobster. Kate and Cindy sported impressive beehives and the self-styled “World’s Greatest Party Band” offered a fun alternative to the more serious, dark, and harder UK punk bands. Great memories of a tremendous gig. Sunday nights in Redcar were lots of fun in those days. And great value at £1.50! I believe support came from Fashion, but can’t be certain.
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Posted by Ian Luck on November 6, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Hey i went to this fun packed gig also….dont suppose you have a full ticket to print one off ?…..i also saw the flaming grovies with the damned here and split enz among many others….think i only paid £1-50 also….Ian
Posted by vintagerock on November 6, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Hi Ian the stub is all I have. I was also at the Flamin Groovies / Damned gig and Split Enz
Will get to blogging on them in time….Best wishes Peter
Posted by Dave Griffiths on January 2, 2013 at 5:08 am
Fashion were definitely the support band. Was a great gig. Was just a nightmare getting back to Middlesbrough on a Sunday night after gigs at the Bowl.
Posted by vintagerock on January 2, 2013 at 8:21 am
Thanks for confirming that
I’m afraid my memory lets me down sometimes
Best wishes Peter
Posted by Graham on December 25, 2017 at 10:43 am
Wondering if any one remembers the name of a fun B52s style big band act that played in Redcar around 81-82 at least. I remember seeing them a few times. I think! Lead singer at the big beehive hairdo. Think she was called Mary. “Mary and the….”. I forget.
Posted by Steve Peel on February 25, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Is it Mari Wilson (& the Wilsations) you’re thinking of?