Returning to the historic usages of the term 'rave', here's some examples from the1960s.
At the 'Shoreline Club' in Bognor Regis they were promoting 'All Nite Raves' in 1966. The club described itself as 'The only Beatscene on the South Coast' and had a 'Snuggery open all day free to members' (source: The Untamed)
From Sandown (1964 or '65, presumably on Isle of Wight), 'Rave, big new scene tonight' at 'Sandown Town Hall' (source: The Clique)
1965 'All Nite Rave, Midnight to 6 am' at Club Noreik, Tottenham High Road
(image from White Fang's Who site):
An advert from 1964 for Leo's Cavern Club at the Olympia Ballroom in Reading. Note that on October 13th they were promoting an 'R & B Rave'.
Source: Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere: The Complete Chronicle of the Who 1958-1978 by Andrew Neill abd Matthew Kent (The High Numbers mentioned in the advert were The Who in an early incarnation)
I loved the shoreline. Saturday alnighters handfuls of dubbies ( drinamyl). Great times
ReplyDeleteWe met people from all over the south of England. We were all blocked & had a great night every Saturday loved it.
ReplyDeleteI would love a photo of the shoreline I loved that club such great times. Oh for one more night and a handful of blues .anyone out there has a photo Please.
ReplyDeleteHave many pics of Bognor Shoreline
DeletePercy 07709 498571
Hi my name is Chris Morse loved the shoreline especially when Jimmy James and the vagabonds were playing and Alan bown set great memories on a comedown in the cafe on a Sunday morning would love to hear from anyone who may remember me cheers
DeleteHi percussion I'd love to have some photos of the shoreline. Have only just read your message.
ReplyDeleteMike
Be happy to send pictures of the Shoreline to you.
ReplyDeleteblair.montague-drake@westnet.com.au
just stumbled on this sight ,, am desperate for a couple of pics of the shoreline, went there many weekends ,,oh the memories
ReplyDeleteHi Phil, just found this info, I am just about to start running shoreline club nights again in Bognor, if you pick this up and can share some pics and memories it would be really helpful.
ReplyDeleteTxt me Terry 07941 302992
Was here every weekend......
ReplyDelete(when I was supposed to be staying at my friend
Betty's house!)
Sorry Mum & dad....
Partied all night...
left at 8 in the morning,
had full English Breakfast
at the café next door
and beached it all day.
Oh happy days! Mike
Killick...
were you from Southampton/Eastleigh?
Lollipop
ReplyDeleteYou lived the life as a sinful youth, hang onto those memories so many today could never recreate those moments of splendour, even though we do try to keep the spirit alive.
Listening to The Action rite now 😎
Terry
Hi lollipop yes I'm from Southampton/ Eastleigh. I guess I know you or have met you in those great times. Where are you from
ReplyDeleteHi lollipop if you come back to this site I would love to know where you are from. I'm sure we must have met would be nice to catch up. I don't suppose you have any photos of the shoreline.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year 😀
Hi Mike...you can contact me st lori_dorman@hotmail.com...i remember your spiky blonde hair...lol
DeleteHi lollipop if you come back to this site it would be great to hear from you
ReplyDeleteAnyone got a photo of the shoreline club . I loved that club would love a picture
ReplyDeleteHi anyone please has anyone any photos of the shoreline. I loved the placed . A lot of us from Eastleigh used to go. We also new many from all over the south from going especially Kathy and Rosie's from gosport great girls we all became great friends.
ReplyDeleteLollipop or anyone from the old shoreline days have you any pics of this great club . Go in Saturday night out blinking at the daylight Sunday morning great times great club.
ReplyDeletehi mike yes from bishopstoke..you and i were best friends at one stage if my memory serves me well...lorraine dorman
ReplyDeleteHi lollipop great to hear from you ' I remember you well . We were great friends and had great times. I have emailed you hope you get it 😎
ReplyDeleteMike
Hi lollipop I'm not sure if you received my email or not. Did you go to the shoreline with Liz or Betty B. I'll email you again if that's ok
ReplyDeleteMike
Malcolm Rye
ReplyDeleteThat was one of the best clubs on the scene in those day ....lost many hours there and good memories.
Hi Malcolm,I agree it was such a brilliant club , I think my favourite of all the clubs and we went to a lot. In on a Saturday out Sunday morning what great nights we had. I can't find any pictures of the shoreline anywhere if you know of any let me know. Great memories
ReplyDeleteWas only 10 at the time but could hear the music but never realised who wes playing there, my nan lived in belmont street right behind the club so i could stand in the back garden and listen to the music great days 👂👍🏻
ReplyDeleteHi Chris , I remember the old comedown cafe after a shoreline alnighter, what a great club it was my favourite in fact. I don't rember your name but as we used to chat like mad ,and chew and dance it's no surprise it's hard to remember. What great days they were. Oh to be back there, young blocked and full of life.
ReplyDeleteP.s I saw jimmy James a few years ago and had my photo taken with him. He was still bloody brilliant ,a bit slower like us all.
We still have great memories of those days and especially the shoreline. All the best to you mate.