It did not take long for the inhabitants of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore to realise there were strange 'goings on' at the Hall. Rumour and gossip were rife. Who were these bohemian young men appearing in their village and what was going on at the Hall? Soon, local and national press were intrigued by this unusual household and photographers and news reporters asked to visit.
(Includes 39 images) Behind the fun, laughter, glitz and glamour of show business, lies a powerful love story, poignant and sometimes heartbreakingly sad. This is the amazing story of Reg and Dorothy Calvert. They were at the heart of the entertainment business in the early 1960's and ran dances for teenagers across the country. It is not the usual tale of drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll, although they are all there. This is life as it was, showing the many struggles to succeed. Funny in parts and sometimes, heartbreakingly sad.
Many famous and not so famous stars worked for them and some visited the house, including the Beatles.
Reg managed various singers and groups, including the Fortunes, Screaming Lord Sutch and Pinkerton's Assorted Colours. BOOK ONE: POPCORN TO ROCK 'N' ROLL is available as an eBook or paperback from Amazon - Fillongley Publications. BOOK THREE: SHIVERING SANDS, (about pirate radio) expected publication 2017. .
(Includes 39 images) Behind the fun, laughter, glitz and glamour of show business, lies a powerful love story, poignant and sometimes heartbreakingly sad. This is the amazing story of Reg and Dorothy Calvert. They were at the heart of the entertainment business in the early 1960's and ran dances for teenagers across the country. It is not the usual tale of drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll, although they are all there. This is life as it was, showing the many struggles to succeed. Funny in parts and sometimes, heartbreakingly sad.
Many famous and not so famous stars worked for them and some visited the house, including the Beatles.
Reg managed various singers and groups, including the Fortunes, Screaming Lord Sutch and Pinkerton's Assorted Colours. BOOK ONE: POPCORN TO ROCK 'N' ROLL is available as an eBook or paperback from Amazon - Fillongley Publications. BOOK THREE: SHIVERING SANDS, (about pirate radio) expected publication 2017. .
