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Started in 2013, ex-Radio One DJ Mike Read is strongly involved in this heritage group.In February 2017 they gained a publicity coup by getting the BBC involved with choosing 40 new plaques for BBC Music Day on Friday 9 June 2017. Nominations are being taken via Twitter under the hashtag #LocalMusicLegendsTheir web site was suspended on-or-around the launch date of the promotion, which is unfortunate.
62 out of 62 (100%) plaques have been curated
122 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire 2
The Gliderdrome where locals have danced since 1939. Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, T. Rex, The Strawbs and Yes all played here.
The Gliderdrome, Boston, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Sir Neville Marriner CH CBE 1924-2016 violinist and one of the world’s greatest conductors, Founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, was born here. 'Follow the Beat'
9 Grafton Street, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Humberside
The Spiders From Mars. Mick Ronson 1946-1993 Trevor Bolder 1950-2013 and Mick ‘Woody Woodmansey', were David Bowie’s backing group in the first half of the 1970s and left for many of their musical adventures from this station.
Hull Paragon Station, Hull, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio York
Brawby Village Hall home of The Shed. Artists from countries such as Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Japan, Finland and Alaska performed here.
Brawby Village Hall Up Yonder, Brawby, Malton, YO17 6PX, Brawby, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Yorkshire 1
The home of the world-renowned Grimethorpe Colliery Band Founded in 1917 Stars of the film "Brassed Off".
Acorn Centre, 51 High St, Grimethorpe, S72 7BB, Barnsley, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North East & Cumbria 4
The birthplace of Angela Morley (Born Walter "Wally" Scott) 1924-2009 Emmy Award winning composer and conductor for radio, television and film.
331 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North East & Cumbria 3
Bruce Welch OBE & Brian Bennett OBE wrote the iconic song Summer Holiday for Cliff Richard & The Shadows at this theatre in 1962
The Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North East & Cumbria 2
Internationally-famous contralto and stage, concert and recording artist, Kathleen Ferrier's first professional performance was at the Aspatria in 1937. [full inscription unknown]
Aspatria Parish Church, King Street, Aspatria, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North East & Cumbria 1
Mayfair Ballroom stood on this site 1961-1999 and is where the band that became Led Zeppelin made their UK debut on 4 October 1968.
Mayfair's - The Gate complex, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North West 2
Factory Records (1978-1992) was founded here in 1978
Palatine Road, West Didsbury, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North West 3
Eric's 1976-1980 Deaf School, Talking Heads, The Clash, The Police, Ramones, Echo and the Bunnymen and Wah Heat played here.
9 Mathew St, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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This street was 'Tin Pan Alley' 1911-1992 home of the British publishers and songwriters and their meeting place The Giaconda
Denmark Street, London, United Kingdom
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In 1899 Francis Barraud completed his famous picture of 'Nipper' that became known as His Masters Voice
127 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
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Rupert Brooke poet & soldier 1887-1915 lived and wrote at The Orchard 1909-1911, and at The Old Vicarage 1911-1912
43 Mill Way, Grantchester, United Kingdom
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Commemorating the Founding Fathers of football to mark the 150th anniversary of the The Football Association Formed 26 October 1863
Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Asian Network 3
Saifullah 'Sam' Zaman aka State Of Bengal DJ/Music Artist 1965-2015. Pioneer of British-Asian Underground Movement lived and recorded here.
18 Waterloo Road, E6 1AP, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Asian Network 2
Haroon Shamsher 1965 - 1999 Founder of influential music collective Joi lived here.
Brick Lane, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Asian Network 1
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (October 1948 - August 1997) 20th anniversary of his death [full inscription unknown]
548-550 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC South West 4
John Fry Lobb (1914-1980) and his brother Arthur and sister Amy (Mrs Luce) Formed and conducted many choirs and taught and inspired generations of Jersey children Their choirs, notably the Jersey Festival Choir, have performed at this venue for over 60 years.
St Helier Methodist Centre, 122 Halkett Pl, JE2 4WH, St. Helier, Jersey
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC South West 3
Domenico Eusanio Santagelo (1882-1970) composed the music for the island’s anthem Sarnia Cherie (Dear Guernsey) in 1911. He was also a founder member of the Guernsey Music Society in 1920. [full inscription unknown]
St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port , ,
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Devon
The internationally-renowned Sidmouth FolkWeek Festival. An annual celebration of folk music, dance and song held in the first week of August. Founded in the town in 1955.
The Ham, Sidmouth, United Kingdom
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The Magic Circle was founded on this site at Pinoli's Restaurant by twenty-three magicians on July 1st 1905
Morden & Lea, 17 Wardour St, Soho, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC South West 1
Brenda Wootton 1928-1994 Cornish poet, singer and ambassador for Cornish music and culture.
Count House at Botallack, Penzance, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West 3
Buddy Holly & The Crickets played here on 22nd March 1958 when this building was the Gaumont Theatre
Gaumont Theatre, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Gloucestershire
John Entwistle 1944-2002 Founder member and bass player with The Who. Local musician, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.
Royal British Legion, Gloucester, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West 1
The Bamboo Club (1966-1977) was the home of ska, reggae and blue beat. Created by Tony and Lalel Bullimore, Bob Marley, Ben E King, Desmond Dekker, Percy Sledge and Jimmy Cliff played here. Awarded by BBC Radio Bristol
The Bamboo Club, Bristol, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Solent
Jimmy Kennedy songwriter 1902-1984 The idea for the song Harbour Lights came to him here in 1937. The song has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, The Platters and over 100 other artists
Harbour Lights, Southampton, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Oxford
Chipping Norton Recording Studios from 1971-1999. Status Quo, XTC, Gerry Rafferty, Duran Duran, Steve Winwood, Beverley Craven & Radiohead and many other acts recorded here.
Blue Horizon Studio, Chipping Norton, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Berkshire
John Lennon & Paul McCartney played their only gig as 'The Nerk Twins' at the Fox & Hounds on 23rd April 1960
Fox and Hounds Pub, Caversham, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Sussex
ABBA launched their career after winning the 19th Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden at the Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974.
The Dome, Church Street, Brighton, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Surrey
Richard John ‘Rick’ Parfitt OBE (1948-2016) Woking born guitarist, singer, songwriter and member of Status Quo for fifty years.
Jubilee Square, Woking, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Kent
David Bowie 1947-2016 He regularly played here with Maidstone group The Manish Boys during 1964-65.
Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio London
Emile Ford 1937-2016 singer, producer & sound scientist. He made his performing debut at the Buttery in 1957 and became the first black British male artist to have a No.1 hit and a million-seller
The Buttery, 10 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC London 1
David Bowie 1947-2016 His albums Hunky Dory & The Rise of Ziggy Stardust, and the iconic single Space Oddity were recorded here at Trident Studios
Trident Studios, 17 St. Annes Court, London, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 7
Watford Colosseum Built in 1938 as the Assembly Hall. World renowned for its acoustics, Star Wars, The Sound of Music and Lord of the Rings soundtracks were recorded here. Awarded by BBC Three Counties Radio
Watford Colosseum, Watford, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Three Counties Radio
The Stables Founded by Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine. The first performance was 6 February 1970.
The Stables, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Three Counties Radio
BBC in WWII Bedford 1941-1945. One of seven radio production venues in the town from which 8,000 'Somewhere in England' broadcasts were made
Corn Exchange, Bedford, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 5
John Peel (John Robert Parker Ravenscroft OBE) 1939-2004 Pioneering and influential BBC broadcaster who helped the careers of many artists. Lived in this village 1971-2004.
Great Finborough Village Hall, Great Finborough, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 4
Opened in 1977 the Norwich Arts Centre was named 'Britain’s Best Small Venue' by the NME. [full inscription unknown]
Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 3
Alexandra Elene MacLean ‘Sandy’ Denny 1947-1978. The Influential folk rock singer-songwriter with Fairport Convention Played her final gig at Byfield Village Hall 1st April 1978
Byfield Village Hall, Byfield, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 2
Steve Marriott 1947-1991 Singer, songwriter and vocalist with The Small Faces and Humble Pie: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee lived in this house 1968 - 1977 Awarded by BBC Essex
Beehive Cottage, Harlow Road, CM5 0DR, Morton, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East 1
Roger Keith 'Syd' Barrett 1946-2006 Musician, songwriter, painter and founder member of Pink Floyd studied and performed here.
Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West Midlands 5
Nicholas Rodney ‘Nick’ Drake 1948-1974 singer/songwriter/poet grew up in this house.
Far Leys, Bates Lane, Tanworth in Arden, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West Midlands 4
Ian Fraser 'Lemmy' Kilmister 1945-2015 Motörhead founder & singer, whose song 'Ace of Spades' has been adopted by Port Vale FC
Port Vale Football Club, Bycars Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Shropshire
Jeremiah Patrick 'Jerry' Lordan, songwriter 1934-1995 He wrote Apache and many other hits for The Shadows, Cliff Richard, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan - and spent many happy times at The Three Tuns Inn.
Three Tuns, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West Midlands 2
John Henry Bonham 1948-1980 was born here. Drummer with Led Zeppelin who sold over 200 million albums.
84 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West Midlands 1
Delia Derbyshire 1937-2001 BBC Radiophonic Workshop pioneer who influenced the course of electonic music lived and worked here. Awarded by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.
104 Cedars Avenue, Coventry, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Nottingham
Constance Shacklock OBE 1913-1999 contralto Covent Garden Opera Company, Royal Academy of Music. Started with the Nottingham Operatic Society at the Theatre Royal
Nottingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Radio Leicester
Eric Pinkett OBE 'Mr Music' 1911-1979. Founder of the Leicestershire County School of Music and Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra. He inspired generations of young musicians.
Church Langton Primary School, Church Langton, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East Midlands 1
Kevin Coyne 1944-2004 musician, lyricist, composer and painter studied here 1961-1965
University of Derby Art School, Derby, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North West 1
Alfred 'Alfie' Box The internationally-acclaimed operatic tenor Alfie Boe gave his first public performance at the Marine Hall in 1987 at the age of fourteen.
Marine Hall, Fleetwood, United Kingdom
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Cecil Hepworth 1874-1953 British Film Industry Pioneer Built his studios here in 1899. Known as Nettleford Studios 1920s-1960s
Bridge Street, Hurst Grove, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom
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Cecil Hepworth 1874 - 1953 British Film Industry Pioneer Built his studios here in 1899. Known as Nettleford Studios 1920s - 1960s
Bridge Street, Hurst Grove, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom
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The Three 'Ws' of West Indian & World Cricket Sir Frank Worrell 1924-1967 Sir Clyde Walcott 1926-2006 Sir Everton Weekes b.1925 Who were all born in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
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Birthplace of Christopher Merrett (1614-1695) scientist, physician, naturalist and metallurgist. In 1662 he documented how to put the fizz into sparkling wine.
Gloucester Street, Winchcombe, United Kingdom
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Anthony Newley 1931 - 1999 Composer, Actor Singer, Entertainer Born in a house which stood on this site
Heanor Court, Oswald Street, London, United Kingdom
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On this site from 1866-1961 stood the Norwood Jewish Orphanage for children A refuge for Jewish Children from all over the world
25 Devane Way, West Norwood, London, United Kingdom
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This was the HQ of Radio Luxembourg. Broadcasting from the Grand Duchy 1933-1991
38 Hertford Street, London, United Kingdom
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The Beatles performed here at Stowe School 4th April 1963
Stowe School, Stowe, United Kingdom
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Norwich Arts Centre Since 1980 Norwich Arts Centre continues to be a launch pad for new artists having staged early gigs from Nirvana, The Stone Roses, Ed Sheeran, Savages and Kate Tempest Awarded by BBC Radio Norfolk
St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich, United Kingdom
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Eddie Cochran 1938-1960 Singer, songwriter & guitarist Played his last concert at the Bristol Hippodrome 16th April 1960
Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustines Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Andy Potter 1961-2017 Champion of the Arts Broadcast from here 1999-2017
Bloomfield House, 56 St Helen's Street, Derby, United Kingdom