Jimi Hendrix and the Experience played at the ABC in Chesterfield on April 8, 1962, on a bill that included The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdinck. Rob Taylor commented four years ago: "My sister was at the Hendrix gig (to see the Walker Bros) and Hendrix dedicated a song to her - 'Foxy Lady'. " But not everyone was won over by the headline act; the Derbyshire Times reviewer wrote: "Jimi Hendrix and the Experience is one Experience I would rather forget. This volatile performer was completely unintelligible."Jimi Hendrix and the Experience played at the ABC in Chesterfield on April 8, 1962, on a bill that included The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdinck. Rob Taylor commented four years ago: "My sister was at the Hendrix gig (to see the Walker Bros) and Hendrix dedicated a song to her - 'Foxy Lady'. " But not everyone was won over by the headline act; the Derbyshire Times reviewer wrote: "Jimi Hendrix and the Experience is one Experience I would rather forget. This volatile performer was completely unintelligible."
Jimi Hendrix and the Experience played at the ABC in Chesterfield on April 8, 1962, on a bill that included The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdinck. Rob Taylor commented four years ago: "My sister was at the Hendrix gig (to see the Walker Bros) and Hendrix dedicated a song to her - 'Foxy Lady'. " But not everyone was won over by the headline act; the Derbyshire Times reviewer wrote: "Jimi Hendrix and the Experience is one Experience I would rather forget. This volatile performer was completely unintelligible."

Do you remember Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Everly Brothers and Cliff Richard playing in Chesterfield?

Starry, starry nights in Chesterfield in the Sixties have left a lasting impression on the fans that flocked to see Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Cliff Richard and the Shadows strut their stuff.
By Gay Bolton
Published 27th Aug 2021, 14:52 BST

Music lovers of the time have been reflecting on big-name gigs at The Regal, ABC, The Vic ballroom and St James Hall (Jimmy’s).

Craig Durran said: “Chesterfield used to be on the major gigging circuit back in the 60’s, I know The Seekers, Hendrix, Pink Floyd all played in Chesterfield.”

The two biggest bands of the Sixties, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, were noticeable by their absence from the town’s buzzing music scene.

But few could argue that Chesterfield hooked some of the best live acts of the Swinging Sixties…

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Ian Vickers recalls the Everley Brothers playing at The Regal, Chesterfield, on October 27, 1965, when the ticket price was 12 shillings and six pence.

1. The Everly Brothers

Ian Vickers recalls the Everley Brothers playing at The Regal, Chesterfield, on October 27, 1965, when the ticket price was 12 shillings and six pence. Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

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A year after Cilla Balck topped the charts with Anyone Who Has A Heart she was supporting The Everly Brothers in Chesterfield. Veronica Sanderson recalls: "I stood next to Cilla at the side of the stage watching the Everlys. What I remember was Cilla's shoes - purple Annello & Davide button shoes. I loved them. A few years later I had the same in different colours."

2. Cilla Black

A year after Cilla Balck topped the charts with Anyone Who Has A Heart she was supporting The Everly Brothers in Chesterfield. Veronica Sanderson recalls: "I stood next to Cilla at the side of the stage watching the Everlys. What I remember was Cilla's shoes - purple Annello & Davide button shoes. I loved them. A few years later I had the same in different colours." Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

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Margaret Jones was a starstruck schoolgirl when Cliff Richard came to town. She said: "I remember walking along the Vic verandah. We saw Cliff Richard and the Shadows going into the Victoria Cinema and politely asked for his autograph. We were told by one of his band to leave him alone and they walked away. I became an Elvis fan after that."

3. Cliff Richard and the Shadows

Margaret Jones was a starstruck schoolgirl when Cliff Richard came to town. She said: "I remember walking along the Vic verandah. We saw Cliff Richard and the Shadows going into the Victoria Cinema and politely asked for his autograph. We were told by one of his band to leave him alone and they walked away. I became an Elvis fan after that." Photo: McCabe/Getty Images

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Pink Floyd played at St James Hall (Jimmys) on March 27, 1969. Their bootleg vinyl record 'Be Careful in Chesterfield, Eugene' is now a rare collectors item.

4. Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd played at St James Hall (Jimmys) on March 27, 1969. Their bootleg vinyl record 'Be Careful in Chesterfield, Eugene' is now a rare collectors item. Photo: Keystone Features/Getty Images

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