Remembering the School Socials of the 60s
Although there’d been a girls’ school existing in a parallel universe right next to the boys’ school that I attended,Continue Reading
Author: Ian Mole
Ian Mole is a teacher of English to overseas students and a walking tour guide in London, specializing in music-related tours.
Gig Review: Violet Fields at the Old Blue Last, London
“I play blues. These guys play rock and roll. See if we can work it out.” These words were spokenContinue Reading
When I Saw the Who Live in Charlton
You could see the tide was turning that day at the Valley. Whenever someone stood up to indulge in aContinue Reading
Gig Review: Flare Voyant at Nightclub Colis
Unlike most rock and rollers, this band’s timekeeping was impressive, and early-birds would’ve missed them as they started their setContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1967
The first time I remember hearing the word ‘hippie’ was when my sister Linda and I were looking at theContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1966
This is a chapter from the book ‘Tiddle-Ee-Aye-Go!’ by 60s Today contributor Ian Mole. There were so many classic singles thatContinue Reading
The Music of Summer 1965
This is a chapter from the book ‘Tiddle-Ee-Aye-Go!’ by 60s Today contributor Ian Mole, available from 16th March. Whenever I hearContinue Reading
When I Saw Lindisfarne Live in the 70s
60s Today contributor Ian Mole recalls the experience of seeing Lindisfarne and Jack the Lad live on several occasions. EvenContinue Reading
When I Saw the Tremeloes Live in 1969
60s Today contributor Ian Mole recalls the experience of seeing the Tremeloes live in 1969. In late 1969, I wasContinue Reading
The Beatles in London – Part Two
The Beatles will of course always be associated with their home city of Liverpool. However, after they moved to LondonContinue Reading