On 23rd May 2005 'Get Your Kicks on the A456' was launched with a gig at Kidderminster Town Hall, a regular venue to the top groups of the 1960's. Between 1963 and 1966, groups from the Rolling Stones and The Who to Tom Jones and Cilla Black appeared there on Thursday nights.
The Clippers seen here performing in the late fifties
The stage was set for a revival of that golden era, ith DJ Pigstyle spinning the discs! First on The Clippers, a genuine rock band who began life in 1958, sounding as fresh as ever. Next up Shark Attack led by guitarist Elmer O’Shea whose pedigree goes back to the 60’s.
The Indigo Set featured their soulful pop, fronted by the golden voice of Kidderminster Harriers Football Club chairman, Colin Youngjohns (Pictured left).
While live music took a break, Dave Cartwright introduced two songs by Clifford T Ward (pictured right), who sadly died in 2001.