jimmyw Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 i know what you are saying jimmy, however, the origin of the post was about the 'best' spinners. I was giving my honest answer to the question. keep spinning mate! Shane link Cheers Shane, appreciate your opinion, and understand where you are coming from. Just thought I might stir up a bit of controversy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 i know what you are saying jimmy, however, the origin of the post was about the 'best' spinners. I was giving my honest answer to the question. keep spinning mate! Shane ========= IMHO little Gary Taylor from down Crewe way would be hard to burn off or even match. A very stylish, intricate dancer and 2 way spinner. He once spun so fast he dislodged a kidney or lung, (true story), can't remember which. He collapsed in a heap and (he won't thank me for sayin this), has a scar the length of his back as provinence. Another is Tall Paul from Manchester who hangs with little blonde Carol (Caz) from Bolton. It's become commonplace to cover your drinks with flyers when he hits the floor, unless your bag is gobbin' sweaty lager top!;-) KTF Brian J Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have seen Tall Paul and he spins at some speed. on a serious note it cant be good for your brain at that speed to be honest. You hear about the 70's rock fans who have been rocking there head backwards and forwards every weekend for 30 years and some have ended up cabbaged. I blame the music to be honest I am not impressed by the speed though to be honest. Its the timing and the way a spinner comes out of the spin and the other details that do it for me. My mate Paul from Sheffield will be at the Stafford Reunion on Saturday and you will see him doing his stuff for sure. He is a big lad, mid thirties, shaven head. Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulfool Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 There are some people who can Dance & Spin, Some who do nothing other than trying to perfect the perfect spin.... Pickle would spend the whole night Spining & manage 3 or 4 Perfect ones out of 10 Spins....Pete Wickam would dance allnight & suddenly amaze people with a perfect spin.....Gethro & Keb are 2 of the King's on the floor they can both do everthing & the only 2 I know who can spin in Both Directions.....Morris Nixon who runs Portabello Market in London & used to own the Motown Bar in Portabello Road, one week Sue & I where in there Good music being played as usual & Morris done the most perfect spin.....15 min later He done the same thing wobelled of course & knocked over a few of his Buisness Buddies...... Keep @ It Jon Buck link Talking about top spinners and not a mention of Edinburgh's Wee Jimmy Kay, at his best he was the best I'd ever seen, often deadly and flew in to many tables, he flew into a pillar at the White Heather Hotel, Carlisle banged his head and carried on dancing for another few hours and later on suffered concussion!! Another amusing story whilst on the subject, a friend of mine and his Wife took a girl to her first allnighter, in Livingston, it had been her first night out for a long, long time due to illness, she plonked herself down and looked pleased to be there, then Wee Jimmy got up and danced in front of her for the best part of the night, after the gig was over the girl was a nervous wreck and was never seen out again!! So let's hear it for the Tasmanian Devil Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Did anyone go to the Fleet in the early 80's? There were a couple of awesome spinners there. I used to lose count of how many spins, then they'd rewind and do half a dozen in reverse! I was such a shy newbie back then I didn't have the nerve to introduce myself to them Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jimmyw Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hi Brian, is this the same Gary Taylor who used to live in Burnley, if so used to travel all over with him and a crowd from Burnley, if he's the same person do you know where he is now as would be great to contact him Cheers, Jimmy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Indywoman Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Katie from Huntingdon - is sooo cool! Once did a spin at Peterborough in a dress with a full circle skirt - skirt got caught on someone and it came off at the waist. What did she do? ... continued the spin down to the ground and got someone to fetch a coat! Hate talc on the floor - get a proper pair of dance shoes for god's sake! Hate 'tourists' with beer and their partner dancing in the middle of the dance floor who don't seem to notice that what they're doing is unusual or understand the etiquette. Love the scene though and wouldn't have missed the last 30 years for anything Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mandy Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hi Brian, is this the same Gary Taylor who used to live in Burnley, if so used to travel all over with him and a crowd from Burnley, if he's the same person do you know where he is now as would be great to contact him Cheers, Jimmy link Hi Jimmy, yes it is the same. Gary lives in Crewe but unsure of contact no's etc. He co-promotes a lot in that part of the world, Middlewich British Legion, Alsager Civic Hall. I'm sure you could get contact no's from Mace who does a lot with him (promoting I mean ). Hope this helps. And by the way, yeah he is a neat little dancer. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jimmyw Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hi Jimmy, yes it is the same. Gary lives in Crewe but unsure of contact no's etc. He co-promotes a lot in that part of the world, Middlewich British Legion, Alsager Civic Hall. I'm sure you could get contact no's from Mace who does a lot with him (promoting I mean ). Hope this helps. And by the way, yeah he is a neat little dancer. link Hi Mandy, thanks a lot for this will try to follow up not too good with technology though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wally Francis Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 some guy's that i remember very good spinners JACK HEDLEY,LITTLE BONK.& MOUSEY all decent dancers aswell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mandy Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hi Mandy, thanks a lot for this will try to follow up not too good with technology though link Hi again Jimmy - been trying to locate Gary's contact no, email etc in my flyer collection but no joy, however here's Mace's email and I'm sure he'll pass on any message as he's one great guy (free entrance to next Bidds mace ) macejojo@aol.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jimmyw Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Hi again Jimmy - been trying to locate Gary's contact no, email etc in my flyer collection but no joy, however here's Mace's email and I'm sure he'll pass on any message as he's one great guy (free entrance to next Bidds mace ) macejojo@aol.com link Cheers again Mandy PM'd Mace, aren't I clever he gave me Garys number Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Trifle Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Not about spinning .... but NOT OFF TOPIC?? The best fancy footwork I've seen has got to be that provided by the one and only Panch. It has luckily been recorded on the Prestatyn 04 DVD. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 1 for the girlies.....I am of the (albeit probably humble) opinion that Emma from London (or "darn Sarf" at any rate!) Tim Brown's girlfriend I believe is a TOP dancer & great spinette!! Nice one Em!.....let me know whenever you're dancin again & I'll "get me coat"!! link ======= Best girl spinners......Caz McCarthy, Suzi from Scotland, Carol from (can't remember where...Lincoln area? Chantelle....Bedford, all great dancers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Not about spinning .... but NOT OFF TOPIC?? The best fancy footwork I've seen has got to be that provided by the one and only Panch. It has luckily been recorded on the Prestatyn 04 DVD. link ======== Have to agree with Trif, Panch is one of the few guys I enjoy watching dance. Winnie:-) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 ======== Have to agree with Trif, Panch is one of the few guys I enjoy watching dance. Winnie:-) link thirded Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Heikki lerkin`come on stick up for yourself,i nominate Heikki great young dancer!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest chorleybloke Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re spinning: its a weird phenomenon, ie if one bloke can do it at 100 mph without going haywire, then everybody is technically capable. So my conclusion is its all about confidence - if you had no fear about going tits up you'd let rip - no? I heard a theory that it works a little like the gyroscopic forces when riding a bike, ie - the faster you pedal the less likely you are to overbalance. Easier said than done - best I've ever managed is a 4-timer "on the pole". So I reckon I'll keep practicing in mi slippers like one of the world's most sad bastards. Cheers Pete (West Oz) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 There are some people who can Dance & Spin, Some who do nothing other than trying to perfect the perfect spin.... Pickle would spend the whole night Spining & manage 3 or 4 Perfect ones out of 10 Spins....Pete Wickam would dance allnight & suddenly amaze people with a perfect spin.....Gethro & Keb are 2 of the King's on the floor they can both do everthing & the only 2 I know who can spin in Both Directions.....Morris Nixon who runs Portabello Market in London & used to own the Motown Bar in Portabello Road, one week Sue & I where in there Good music being played as usual & Morris done the most perfect spin.....15 min later He done the same thing wobelled of course & knocked over a few of his Buisness Buddies...... Keep @ It Jon Buck Photo is of Pickle @ Leighton Buzzard Allnighter.... link Theres 1 lad on the scene 2day who doe's not spin anymore the lad' name is called irish,he never dances he just 2 or 3 spin's a record,even 2day there's no 1 could touch him he could seriously do the buisness doe's any1 recall the name. Billy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 (edited) Heikki lerkin`come on stick up for yourself,i nominate Heikki great young dancer!!! link Is e the Finnish geezer that came to the 100 Club that time Ken? Edited May 13, 2005 by Ian Sims Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Is e the Finnish geezer that came to the 100 Club that time Ken? link ======= Yep that's Heike.....excellent dancer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Not about spinning .... but NOT OFF TOPIC?? The best fancy footwork I've seen has got to be that provided by the one and only Panch. It has luckily been recorded on the Prestatyn 04 DVD. link I cannot agree with you more on that one, Sherry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I cannot agree with you more on that one, Sherry link Forgot to say Vinnie pretty good on the dancefloor too! (of course so is a lot of others I know, too many to mention but Im sure you know who you are without me having to say!) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 (edited) Always remember a young kid at Queens HallBradford 88? who could spin like that ice skating fella Scott Hamilton......mind you he couldn't dance to save himself. link i wasnt so young and i could dance :angry: i used to dance opp main doors on left hand side gary from crewe used to be over that side aswell not seen him for a long time though Edited May 13, 2005 by nige Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Hi Brian, is this the same Gary Taylor who used to live in Burnley, if so used to travel all over with him and a crowd from Burnley, if he's the same person do you know where he is now as would be great to contact him Cheers, Jimmy link i think gary lives in crewe still Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hi Brian, is this the same Gary Taylor who used to live in Burnley, if so used to travel all over with him and a crowd from Burnley, if he's the same person do you know where he is now as would be great to contact him Cheers, Jimmy link ========= Hey up Jimmy, Sorry mate, I only know him from down Crewe/Stoke way. The GT I know always dresses stylishly in black and white, is about 5'3" with black hair. f*** me, I've just described a penguin! Brian J Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickmac Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Overall, beside Booper, I always thought Andy Gothard from Bulwell in Notts, was a classy dancer, whether it be spins or acrobatics, his timing of moves to co-incide with the cresendos etc was alway spot-on. I always felt that Gethro and Mona were always dancing to a formula rather than the music.( I know this last comment will cause some emails to be generated). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Overall, beside Booper, I always thought Andy Gothard from Bulwell in Notts, was a classy dancer, whether it be spins or acrobatics, his timing of moves to co-incide with the cresendos etc was alway spot-on. I always felt that Gethro and Mona were always dancing to a formula rather than the music.( I know this last comment will cause some emails to be generated). link ======= I saw Booper dance on the tiny stage at the Beachcomber (under the Casino), way back in 69. We hadn't even seen the light before then! Both he and another guy from Wigan, Tony Burns, introduced those of us there that night, to 'Northern' dancing. By eck, I can still remember't next day, cloddin' me clogs up th'entry an' then buyin' a pair of Como's. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest remus Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 SUZI CAMERON FROM EDINBURGH, TOP DANCER! link There's only one Spinner, The Detroit Spinners Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 ======= Yep that's Heike.....excellent dancer link awefully shy though! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 There's only one Spinner, The Detroit Spinners link Mean the motown spinners,thats two only the same! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jonbuck Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Mean the motown spinners,thats two only the same! link ....Slightly off the track with this, Could not resist it.... ....SPINNERS-Spinning Hubcaps-available from www.pimpmywheels.com.... Jon Buck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Yeah I have studied your photos Jon with great interest. To my amazement I saw myself in the group shot pic from the Unicorn Club in 86' Can't believe the hair link I remember many years ago seeing Keb to a lot more hair than that, think he had a wedge at one time didnt he - Jon - or am I getting confused in my old age?! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 ======= Best girl spinners......Caz McCarthy, Suzi from Scotland, Carol from (can't remember where...Lincoln area? Chantelle....Bedford, all great dancers link I defo vouch for Chantelle too Win! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Bob Lee from Leicester excellent dancer and spinner IMO. and a small girl who wears tartan dress, bob hair cut thats all i remember of her,at the Kings hall 2003, but what a dancer and spinner. Gina Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 ....Slightly off the track with this, Could not resist it.... ....SPINNERS-Spinning Hubcaps-available from www.pimpmywheels.com.... Jon Buck link All the rage!!round tottenham,something to do with bling!pity realy dont they know bling aint bling no more,bling the new kitch! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Bob Lee from Leicester excellent dancer and spinner IMO. and a small girl who wears tartan dress, bob hair cut thats all i remember of her,at the Kings hall 2003, but what a dancer and spinner. Gina link ======== Hiya Gina, hows things. Think the small girl with a tartan dress may have been suzi from Scotland Winnie:-) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
vnicepce Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 There are some people who can Dance & Spin, .......same thing wobelled of course & knocked over a few .... Wots a 'wobelled'? ...new dance step?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SueBuck Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 There are some people who can Dance & Spin, .......same thing wobelled of course & knocked over a few .... Wots a 'wobelled'? ...new dance step?? link As in WOBBLE 1:- to sway from side to side, stand or go unsteadily, stagger ; 2 :- wobbling motion ; rocking movement 3:- wobbly silly billy on the dance floor. as it say's in the Northern Soul Dictionary, admittedley Wobelled is not the correct spelling it should be WOBBLED, does this help you Sue Buck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
chrissie Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 As in WOBBLE 1:- to sway from side to side, stand or go unsteadily, stagger ; 2 :- wobbling motion ; rocking movement 3:- wobbly silly billy on the dance floor. as it say's in the Northern Soul Dictionary, admittedley Wobelled is not the correct spelling it should be WOBBLED, does this help you Sue Buck link That will be me then Sue, should change my name to the QOW QOF XX Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jonbuck Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 That will be me then Sue, should change my name to the QOW QOF XX link Sue said from this moment on you can call yourself any thing you wish, If you want to be The Queen of Wobble's then you shall be....not a bad night last night, I would have thought there would have been at least another 20-30 through the doors, But still a good night & it wasn't a failer.... Keep @ It Jon & Sue Buck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nonstopsandie Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 whats spinning gotta do with anything? some times you lot amaze me some want to keep northern soul to themselves some want to share with others whats it matter if ya can spin or not surley to fall over And make a mistake is what i call NORTHERN SOUL SO WHAT???/// Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 whats spinning gotta do with anything? some times you lot amaze me some want to keep northern soul to themselves some want to share with others whats it matter if ya can spin or not surley to fall over And make a mistake is what i call NORTHERN SOUL SO WHAT???/// welcome aboard 'nonstopsandie' its your first post and already you hate us all Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 welcome aboard 'nonstopsandie' its your first post and already you hate us all Shane And why is he dusting off year old threads? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jonbuck Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 whats spinning gotta do with anything? some times you lot amaze me Obviously you have been going to all the wrong places & the wrong time....If you don't know what Spinning has to do with Northern Soul now, Then you Probably never will.... Jon Buck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 There are some people who can Dance & Spin, Some who do nothing other than trying to perfect the perfect spin.... Pickle would spend the whole night Spining & manage 3 or 4 Perfect ones out of 10 Spins....Pete Wickam would dance allnight & suddenly amaze people with a perfect spin.....Gethro & Keb are 2 of the King's on the floor they can both do everthing & the only 2 I know who can spin in Both Directions.....Morris Nixon who runs Portabello Market in London & used to own the Motown Bar in Portabello Road, one week Sue & I where in there Good music being played as usual & Morris done the most perfect spin.....15 min later He done the same thing wobelled of course & knocked over a few of his Buisness Buddies...... Keep @ It Jon Buck Photo is of Pickle @ Leighton Buzzard Allnighter.... ===== this reminds me so much a girl ive been trying to trace for years,,denise abram from skelmersdale who used to have the long circle skirt and used to be seen everywhere...well into 84/85 im not trying to rekindle lost youth or owt but id heard that shed passed away but im trying to confirm this.. sorry to deviate but she was a good spinner.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsoul Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Went to Va Vas for my first alnighter and while on the dance floor I felt what I thought was warm water hitting me. On looking round I saw this old bloke with a pornstar 'tache, spinning incredibly fast causing his sweat to fly off horizontally. Mmm nice. Found out later it was the legendary Booper. Great dancer but at the time, rumour had it that he may have been as old as 30 !!!! Whenever I try to spin nowadays it is usually in the dining room after consuming lots of alcohol and I usually end up in a snotty heap across the table. Paul Frank Booper still goes to THe Wheel...didn't realise Gethro was still about!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
uni ted Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 good spinners,its 2006,so anybody in baggy trousers and a beer towel,so that excludes a lot of pepes, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 What about Vernon,Bradfords best ever. Vernon was the greatest northern dance I ever saw. Genius. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveC Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I don't know of Suzi's steps either. But I do know Keb and I do know he is a great mover as you say. I think he was Mr UK disco dance champion c.1978 or sim. Did you hear this? Posted the story in another thread some time ago. Too long winded - will tell u all Sat Ian/Jon but the bottom line is there were 3 of us put thru to The Grand heat semi finals of GB World disco dancing champs after coming 1st 2nd and 3rd at St Ives circa early 80's. Me and Keb got knocked out 1st round but the guy from the Army who used to run up walls lasted an extra round before being overwhelmed by the John Travolta wannabees. Regarding spinning - god I love trying but the lack of grey plastic soled, purple canvas upper shoes and the addition of an extra 4 stone to heave round in a circle just makes my glory days at The Fleet just a distant but fond memory. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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