Updated November 2020
This page has links to other Brum Beat related websites. If you have a site that has information about West Midlands groups or performers of the 1960s and would like it listed here, please notify me by e-mail at: john@brumbeat.net and I will place a link on this page provided the requested site meets approval.
NOTE: dead links may be removed unless the website owner requests the link be updated.
COVENTRY BANDS - by HOBO https://sites.google.com/site/bandsfromcoventry - Welcome to the Hobo - A to Z of Coventry Bands. By Coventry, we mean the whole Coventry area, taking in Bedworth, Nuneaton, Leamington, Rugby, Warwick, Kenilworth. A useful and informative resource.
CHERRY BLOSSOM CLINIC cherryblossomclinic.x10.mx/index.html - a great website maintained by Martin Kinch and dedicated to Roy Wood, the 'Glam Rock' pioneer and founding member of The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Includes exclusive interviews with many of the talented musicians who Roy has performed with during his long music career.
THE TREVOR BURTON BAND www.thetrevorburtonband.co.uk - the official website that has all the latest news about this legendary Brum blues guitarist/vocalist and founding member of The Move.
MIKE SHERIDAN www.mikesheridan.co.uk - The Official Mike Sheridan and The Nightriders Website. This very informative site is dedicated to the well-known Brum Beat performer Mike Sheridan who was lead singer of the legendary Nightriders - one of Birmingham's most significant local bands during the 1960s.
WWW.PETEYORK.COM - The Official Homepage of Pete York. This web site has all the latest news about the drummer of the legendary Spencer Davis Group. Includes biography, discography, rare photos, and much more!
THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND www.stevegibbonsband.com - the gig guide of Steve Gibbons, the legendary Birmingham rock vocalist who started his long career in music in 1960s Brum band The Uglys.
FACE THE MUSIC ONLINE www.ftmusic.com - this website by Rob Caiger, is the official information service for Jeff Lynne, ELO, and all related artists including The Move.
ELOBF - ELO Beatles Forever https://elobeatlesforever.blogspot.com - Started by Keith James Sinclair in 2009, ELOBF is dedicated to all things ELO and related artists.
PRICE & LEE www.rickprice.co.uk - The website of singing duo Rick Price and Dianne Lee. Rick Price was a member of the chart topping Brum bands The Move and Wizzard, and his wife Dianne was one half of the famous hit duo Peters & Lee. Rick and Dianne bring together their diverse musical styles and considerable stage experience as a successful act who have performed all over the U.K.
MERSEY BEAT www.mersey-beat.com - Merseyside's Own Entertainment Paper founded by author Bill Harry. The on-line supplement to the legendary and influential Liverpool publication. Bill was an art college friend of John Lennon and is one of the world's leading authorities on The Beatles. This site has many fascinating articles concerning everything you need to know about the development of the world-famous "Mersey Sound"
THE OFFICIAL CARL WAYNE WEBSITE www.carlwayne.co.uk - maintained by Helen Macdonald and dedicated to the legendary vocalist and founding member of The Move.
CHARLIE GRIMA www.charliegrima.com - the website of famous drummer Charlie Grima who was in various Brum bands during the 1960s including The Ghost, Mongrel and Roy Wood's chart topping group Wizzard (see The Move).
MARMALADE SKIES www.marmalade-skies.co.uk - The Home of British Psychedelia. An excellent website maintained by Jim Mac and devoted to British groups from 1966 to 1970.
DAVE & MANDY SCOTT-MORGAN www.scottmorgan.co.uk - the website of Dave Morgan, composer, singer and guitarist with many Birmingham bands including The Uglys and the Electric Light Orchestra (see The Move).
DON POWELL www.donpowellofficial.com - the official web site of legendary Slade drummer Don Powell. Includes tons of information and rare photos plus tour dates and all the latest news about Don.
TOWER OF SONG www.towerofsong.co.uk - a wonderful Birmingham live music venue owned and operated by musicians. This intimate venue and bar promotes live music where you can see some of the best local performers and others from around the world.
ROCKSCENEN i 1960'erne www.cykelkurt.com - A Danish web page maintained by Kurt Starlit and dedicated to the great pop groups of the 1960s.
LANKY BEAT www.lankybeat.com - a Lancashire or "Lankypedia" of bands from yesterday and today. This web site by Bill Hart is dedicated to groups and performers from Lancashire.
THE JIM CAPALDI HOMEPAGE www.jimcapaldi.com - Aninha Capaldi's informative site devoted to the well known singer/songwriter, and drummer of the legendary band Traffic.
MALFORD.COM www.malford.com - the Personal Artiste Management website of Brum Beat pioneer Mal Ford, keyboard player and original member of Keith Powell and The Valets.
JEFF HIBBARD http://sites.google.com/site/ozzstory1/ - the personal homepage of former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jeff Hibbard.
THE SLADE ARCHIVE www.crazeeworld.plus.com - Ian Edmundson's extensive site devoted to everything about Slade and more!
THE ELO NETWORK http://theelonetwork.weebly.com - an excellent fan site created and maintained by Jim Hoban. Dedicated to The Electric Light Orchestra and related bands and musicians including The Move and Idle Race.
THE OFFICIAL FORTUNES WEBSITE www.thefortunes.co.uk - this very informative site maintained by Michael Smitham has all the latest news about Birmingham's world famous group The Fortunes.
45CAT - VINYL DATABASE www.45cat.com - an excellent resource for those interested in vinyl 45s (7 inch) singles. Just about every 45 disc ever made in the UK and USA is listed and also versions issued in other countries. The site continues to grow with new additions including rare demo copies and acetates.
THE MOODY BLUES www.themoodyblues.co.uk - this informative website by Tony Brown features an incredible collection of rare photos and items from the Moody Blues.
THE ROY ZONE www.roywood.co.uk - the official Roy Wood Website that has all the latest news about this famous Birmingham musician.
THE SONGWRITERS www.songwriters.4t.com - this Fan Club website by John Holman is dedicated to The Fortunes and their brilliant songwriters Roger Cook & Roger Greenaway (features audio and video clips).
GRAHAM ASHFORD www.facebook.com/people/Graham-Ashford/1608252820 - the FaceBook page of musician and artist Graham Ashford who was leader of The Brumbeats and The Bobby Ash Sound.
WWW.MERSEYCATS.COM - The Original Merseybeat Groups of the Sixties Rock 'N' Roll Children's Charity website maintained by Arty Davies of The Merseycats.
OI'LL GIVE IT FOIVE! www.foive.co.uk - the website of Janice Nicholls - the "Thank Your Lucky Stars" TV girl and her husband Brian Meacham ex Brian Gulliver of Brian Gulliver and The Travellers.
RETRO SELLERS www.retrosellers.com - David "Digger" Barnes' definitive website for retro and nostalgia items.
FACE THE MUSIC GERMANY www.face-the-music.de - the German fan club for Electric Light Orchestra, E.L.O. Part II, Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and all other members.
USELESS INFORMATION www.eskimo.com/~noanswer/movelist.html - The Official Move Mailing List. Maintained by Lynn Hoskins.
WWW.MELLOTRONICS.COM - website of Streetly Electronics, the original Birmingham U.K. manufacturers of the Mellotron - the legendary and influential keyboard instrument of the 1960s and 70s. John Bradley and Martin Smith continue to operate the business for repair and sales of Mellotrons.
HERBIE'S PEOPLE www.herbies-people.co.uk - the official website for the popular British band of the 1960s. This Wolverhampton group were previously known as Danny Cannon and The Ramrods.
THE VIDEO BEAT! www.thevideobeat.com - 1950s & 1960s Rock n Roll on Video. This website lists loads of rare films and footage available for purchase. Some videos include various Brum Beat bands of the 1960s.
MWE3.COM www.mwe3.com - Music Web Express 3000 - CD Music reviews for the next Millenium. This website by Robert Silverstein has some great interviews and pictures of 1960s and 1970s bands and performers including some West Midlands groups.
WWW.MANCHESTERBEAT.COM - Manchester Bands of The Sixties. This informative website by Paul Mlynars is dedicated to the lesser known bands and performers who were a part of Manchester's legendary 1960s music scene.
BRIAN YEATES ASSOCIATES www.brianyeates.co.uk - the website of West Midlands entertainment agent Brian Yeates, former lead singer of the John Bull Breed, and Mark Stuart and The Crestas. Brian handles bookings for many well known local comedians and performers including The Fortunes and Geoff Turton to name but a few.
WWW.ALATKINS.COM - a very informative website dedicated to Al Atkins - founding member and original lead singer of the legendary West Midlands heavy-metal band "Judas Priest" (see also The Bitta Sweet). Website maintained by Michael Liljhammar.
RAYMOND FROGGATT - www.raymond-froggatt.com - the official website of Raymond Froggatt - the well-known singer and songwriter from Birmingham. His website includes up-to-date news, tour dates, music and photos.
WWW.BILLBONHAM.COM www.billbonham.com - the personal website of Birmingham musician Bill Bonham, formerly of Sight & Sound who has played keyboards in bands with Robert Plant, Ace Kefford and Terry Reid just to name a few.
RICKRESOURCE.COM www.rickresource.com - an informative website by Peter McCormack dedicated to the legendary Rickenbacker Guitar and the Liverpool History and Music Project.
WWW.MELLOTRON.COM www.mellotron.com - David Kean's official Mellotron website and source for information concerning this legendary Birmingham-built instrument.
JOHN SCHROEDER www.johnschroeder.co.uk - the personal web site of legendary record producer John Schroeder who worked with loads of great 1960s bands and artistes including The Rockin' Berries.
WWW.SIXTIESNIGHTOUT.CO.UK www.sixtiesnightout.co.uk - A 60's Night Out! - this web site maintained by Ashley Yeates, has tour dates and locations for still-performing 1960s groups including Birmingham's world-famous band The Fortunes and The Ivy League.
POPARCHIVES.COM.AU www.poparchives.com.au - Sources of Australian Pop Records from the 50s, 60s and 70s. An informative website by Lyn Nuttall which includes info of Brum Beat bands who had records or songs released in Australia.
COLINOWEN.COM www.colinowen.com - the website of Colin Owen, former keyboard player of the popular West Midlands band Light Fantastic. This website has information about some West Midlands bands and includes rare music files of original recordings.
RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE www.recordcollectormag.com/history.html - this London UK based monthly publication is the best source of information for collectors of rare CDs and vinyl.
1960s BRITISH ROCK AND POPULAR MUSIC www.skidmore.edu/%7Egthompso/britrock/60brchro/index.html - this well-researched website by Gordon Thompson has an organised chronology of music milestones in British popular music from 1956 to 1970. Gordon is Professor and Chair for the Department of Music at Skidmore College; Saratoga Springs, New York USA.
UGLY THINGS www.ugly-things.com - the magazine devoted to 1960s Beat, Garage, and Psychedelic music. "The ultimate rock 'n' roll read, bringing you wild sounds form past dimensions, from times when rock 'n' roll was young, daring, dangerous, and vital"
CONFESSIONS OF A SIXTIES DRUMMER www.carlolittle.com - read all about the life and times of Carlo Little - the influential rock 'n' roll drummer who was there at the beginning of the pop music revolution in 1960s London U.K. This informative website is maintained by Giselle Rawlins.
UNITED KINGDOM DIRECTORY www.unitedkingdomdirectory.com - the comprehensive United Kingdom web directory that has thousands of links to websites and internet resources relating to the U.K.
DAVID ST JOHN - PHOTOGALLERY www.davidstjohn.co.uk - the personal website of U.K. entertainer and photographer David St John. David has devoted a page of his site to Brum's legendary group The Move.
THE STARLITES www.thestarlites.co.uk - the best of Rock N Roll is performed by this local band. The line-up includes saxophonist Alan Clark who was a founding member of the group that became Black Sabbath, and bass guitarist Jim Bevan who was a member of the popular Brum band The Hi Cards.
REDDINGTONS RARE RECORDS www.reddingtonsrarerecords.co.uk - operated by Dan Reddington, this record shop in Birmingham has a large stock of hard-to-find albums and singles including those by Brum Beat bands.
SLADE IN ENGLAND www.sladeinengland.co.uk - a new website operated by loyal Slade fan Dave Graham. Lots of good and interesting Slade archive info on this site that's dedicated to the original line-up of the band.
VINTAGE SIXTIES LIVE www.vintagesixtieslive.co.uk - this website is maintained by Alan Leightell and Alan Prudhoe who are dedicated to bringing together semi-pro musicians and singers who worked the Northeast Workingmen's Club circuit during the 1960s. The site is well worth visiting if you were part of that scene and would like to contact former band mates.
GERRY LEVENE www.gerrylevene.co.uk - the official website of original Brum Beat singing star Gerry Levene (also known as David Lincoln). Gerry's backing group "The Avengers" included future members of The Moody Blues and The Move (E.L.O).
TOP SOUNDS www.topsoundsrecords.co.uk - the online home of a U.K. based record label specializing in the legitimate release of rare and unreleased music from the 1960s and early 70s. Operated by record collector Nigel Lees, this new label will include hard-to-find records by West Midlands groups.
BI-SET DUO www.bi-setduo.co.uk - the official website of Jill and Arthur Ray. These veteran performers of the West Midlands music scene have put together an amazing website documenting their over 40 years in the music business and the various bands they were associated with. Well worth a visit.
WATKINS GUITAR WORLD www.watkinsguitars.co.uk - all about Watkins / WEM / Wilson guitars and Wem amps. Reg Godwin's excellent website is dedicated to this British manufacturer of affordable electric guitars and amplifiers. Many Brum Beat guitarists started their careers using Watkins equipment in the 1960s and 70s.
OLD WILD MEN http://oldwildmen.smugmug.com - dedicated to the unsung heroes rock & roll. This new website operated by Andrew Lewis, has images and stories of little known U.K. pro and semi-pro bands from the 1960s and 70s. If you're looking for info about a hard to find band from that era, you might find it here!
ALTON DOUGLAS http://www.altondouglas.co.uk - the personal website of Alton Douglas - author of many fine and best-selling books about Birmingham U.K. Also an author of children's books, Alton has appeared over the years in many TV and radio productions as an actor, comedian, and voice artist. His website is maintained by Ken Windsor.
STOURBRIDGE.COM http://www.stourbridge.com - the web site dedicated to the historic West Midlands town of Stourbridge. This site maintained by Colin MacDonald, is a wonderful guide to Stourbridge past and present and will be of interest to those planning a visit or anyone who lives there now. The site includes a music page listing local musicians and groups - some of whom are featured on BrumBeat.net
SPAGHETTI GAZETTI http://spaghettigazetti.blogspot.com - Pete Millington's Blog of the magazine about the heritage, history, arts, community, social enterprise and culture of the West Midlands. A very interesting read that gets updated regularly and includes Brum Beat related features.
BRADFORD TIMELINE - CONCERTS & PACKAGE TOURS http://www.bradfordtimeline.co.uk - Music & Concerts of the Fifties & Sixties. This web site shows loads of concert posters magazines, memorabilia, and more regarding the Bradford music scene.
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