Speaker: Vincent Clarke
In this talk I’ll be exploring the music venues of the period and outlining the importance of Liverpool’s cultural renaissance during the somewhat overlooked scene of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. The substantial sales of some of the artists of the period speak for themselves with artists like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and OMD selling millions. For every crossover act though there were some great bands that never made it big. However, it was the venues themselves that provided a space for creativity to flourish. Come and join us on a trip to Merseyside’s second beat explosion!
Our speaker Vincent Clarke: I am a Blue Badge guide for the LCR, hispanist, retired schoolteacher and amongst other things former band member and club regular in the late 70’s early 80’s. Vincent was there at most of the shows of Liverpool’s new groups of the period..
