Laney Sound Systems Ltd Sales Day Book
One of the most interesting items from the 40 Years of Heavy Metal and Its Unique Birth Place Exhibition.
Henry's Blueshouse advert 26th November 1968
Advert for gig at Henry's Blues House on 26th November 1968
Birmingham and the Blues
Keith Law is a gigging musician and song writer now based in the west country. In the mid – late 60s he was Birmingham based. Around this time he came into contact with Robert Plant and the Band of Joy. In this oral history clip .
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Brum Digs Blues
Melody Maker article 9th November 1968
Earth or Black Sabbath live photo
This is a photo of Earth or Black Sabbath on stage.
Melody Maker (1969)
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
Very 'eavy at Mothers (1969)
Harvest Records Launch Night Invite (1969): Invite for Harvest Records launch shindig at Mothers.
Rare Breed gig advert
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
Ozzy first band recordings found, 1966
Ozzy first band recordings found from 1966
Flyer for gig by Earth 1st August (1969)
Flyer for gig by Earth 1st August (1969)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
The mid 60s North Birmingham Blues scene
Various Birmingham blues band business cards.
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Midland Beat
Midland Beat Feb 1964
Titus Oates
Dont Know if this will interest you,Iwas in a band called Titus Oates, bluesy band doing the circuit in Brum in the late sixties, we used to do the same gigs as Black Sabath. Lots of people remember us and the best gig we did was the Alhambra back of new st, other members were Dave Fear on Drums Ron Braid Vocals John Hankin on bass and me on guitar Met Robert Plant etc
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67). The band were managed by Norman Hood who would later go on to be involved with Judas Priest as well as other bands.
Music Machine: the drummer's story
Harry Barber's memories of Music Machine are more detailed than Ozzy's account on page 49 of the autobiography I Am Ozzy.
Mothers T shirt
Mothers t shirt
Roosevelt Sykes 7 inch EP (1963)
Roosevelt Sykes 7 inch EP (1963)
Midnight City
Midnight City membership card
Champion Jack Dupree on stage at Henry's Blueshouse
Champion Jack Dupree on stage at Henry's Blues House, upstairs at The Crown, Hill Street, Birmingham.
Mothers Posters (1969-1970)
Mothers Posters (1969-1970) - a selection of 5 posters.
Mythology Live Recording
Recording of Tony and Bill's 1968 pre Sabbath band.
