Jethro Tull

On the 13th of June 1969 Jethro Tull appeared live at the (Fillmore/Bay Hotel) In Sunderland.  During the late 1960's, Ian Anderson brought his unique style of flute playing to a public raised on the guitar based rock. With "Aqualung" in 1971, they achieved their first real international level of success. Ian Anderson (flute and vocals) and Martin Barre provide to this day the musical and historical backbone of the group, joined by Doane Perry on drums, Andrew Giddings on keyboards, and Jonathan Noyce on bass. The band continues to tour and have recently released a new studio album. Best loved hits include, Living in the Past & Jack in the Green.

Below is the Wearside top ten for The 3rd February 1968

Tyrannosaurus Rex

On the 27th June 1969 saw Tyrannosaurus Rex oneof the most memorable pop groups from the 60's 70's. Songwriter and lead singer Marc Bolan sang his poetic, lyrics about mystical love in a warbling voice that was otherworldly and attractive all at once. Get It On& became an international hit and paved the way for Marc Bolan&s career as the king of glam rock. Marc Bolan's career was sadly cut short on September 16, 1977, when he died in a car accident. Although more than twenty years have passed since then, Bolans influence on rock and roll remains potent.Other members, Mickey Finn, Steve Currie & Bill Legend. Biggest hits include, Get It On (Bang A Gong), Ride A White Swan and Telegram Sam.

Below is the Wearside top ten for the 21st of August1968

The Searchers

The Searchers venue was at the La-Strada in December 1969. one of the most influential groups to rise from the 60' and today they still lead the pack, headlining tours all over the world, collecting awards, and recruiting new fans from all age groups. The Searchers were originally formed in Liverpool in 1960 as a backing group for Johnny Sandon, and took their name from a John Wayne film. The founder members were John McNally (who still leads the group today), Mike Pender, Tony Jackson and Chris Curtis. In the summer of 1964, at the peak of their success Tony Jackson, vocalist and bass guitarist, decided to leave and form his own group The Vibrations, but from what could have been a disaster came the arrival of Frank Allen, who is still with the group today. Biggest hits included Needles and Pins, Sweets for my Sweet, and Don't throw your love away.

Below is the Wearside top ten for the 26th April 1966

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