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Re: Glasgow Mods Story

AlgieEEM78 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:02:37 -0000

Might be able to help you there Bobby i drank in th Dal for years but still see alot of the old guys who drank in there since it opened ,if i get any info i will post it for you on the site .Cheers Algie

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

ChrisC — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:48:16 -0000

I remember Donnie Woods from Townhead. He used to go about with Rab Aitcheson . Sad to hear he has passed away.

If you look on the part of the site for the Glasgow Mod Weekender from last year I have posted a photo of Paul Viola sitting on his Vespa PX. You will have to go through quite a few to get to it right enough, it is photo number 120.

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

danty — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:34:33 -0000

wasnt a 80s mod as such was only 10 back then n 80
but always wanted to be one wasx always following lads were i grew up who were mods
gel sheilds, paul viola think paul runs aboot n a vespa, had my mum buy me a pair of burgendy winkle pickers in primary school was always slagged but i was always smart with a pair of either farahs or waffle troosers aye a know was looking at the rip part... dont know if any you older lads remember donny woods fae toonheed well he died about 10-12 yrs ago from drugs sad ....was wanting to get into the mod scene again but i dont want to be seen as a imposter..i also no the younger casuals love the mod scene the music the clothes were is mod bars n the city centre i know mcchulls but is there any were else

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

CharlieM — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:06:26 -0000

Sounds an interesting fact finding mission there if any one can help Bobby Smith, your info will be most appreciated, cheers and good luck Bobby.

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bobby smith — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:53:50 -0000

does anyone have any info on a band called the count downs who played in the dalriada in the 60s think the lead singer was johnny wilson

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

TYB Civic mod — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:44:30 -0000

Also if you go to the Blue Angels MC website, it talks of teh mixing with the 60's mods of Glasgow...

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

TYB Civic mod — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:43:08 -0000

talking of casuals, I remember we nearly got mugged by a gang of rangers ICF lot in Central station one nigght cos there was about 3 of us! Not long after this incident, (ps cheers Camey for the support that evening if ya remember), I remember bumping into a few of the ICF lot who were riding vespas at the time.... a young lad called Barry was always with them....he was always in awe of Donald if my memory serves me right.... ahh to be someone must be a wonderful thing....

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

CharlieM — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:04:55 -0000

Remember it well,people think these are"ghost stories" a lot of auld Mods, bumping their gums,blah,blah,blah, yep it happened, we're a bit more than that, the best kind, the human kind,no exaggeration, we were never a "hard crew" we were Mods, always someone trying to spoil the fun. Yeah, it was "Mick The Chef", always ready and prepared. Never had any bother from Casuals from Glasgow, never, as much as the Aberdeen ones.C'est la vie!!

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

Davie Blair — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:23:35 -0000

Q. How does an Aberdonian find a sheep in long grass?
A. Irresistable. . .

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

scooterrab — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:49:22 -0000

PS ON ABERDEEN CASUALS...
Remember WE didnt go looking for the trouble, but we never ran from it! Stood shoulder to shoulder and were looking after each other.

Not troublemaking, more troubleshooting
KTF

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

scooterrab — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:44:22 -0000

ABERDEEN CASUALS

Who remembers the time on Argyle st when around 20-30 of us were congregated at bottom of Buchanan st and from Central station appx 200 Aberdeen sheepies were being marched to Parkhead?

The Casuals started jeering us and were met with a 'we arra mods' in reply,, Then around 70 of them broke from Police escort and started running at us, Now someone, not sure if it was 'Mick the chef' or Vic fae Maryhill, But someone had came 'tooled up' with many a sellection and started dishing them out... as the casuals got closer they slowed as we didnt run, then all merry hell broke loose as the fighting started, we kicked there arses and they soon retreated as the police didnt intervene.... I believe its in a book by some Aberdeen casual who stated 'the hardest crew we ever fought with were THE GLASGOW MODS'.
Glad I was there...

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

CharlieM — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:37 -0000

The sounds of The Briggait Cafe, everyone "buzzed" up, the music on The Jukebox, then walk down to The Band Stand, the total thrill of looking over your shoulder, and seeing, a line of Mods,behind you,I remember one Saturday,in George Square, Big Jason done a "head count", 364 Mods in total,almost one for everyday of the year!! No wonder the town was"quiet" that day, not a Punk, Biker,anywhere. Strange thing was, we were just walking through the town, having a ball,a total natural high of being there,I for one am proud to have been part of it, very proud.

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

TYB Civic mod — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:28:11 -0000

hahah ahh doing the Monkees walk, always makes me smile that does...

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

Chris C — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:28:49 -0000

The concert on Saturday was everything that I hoped and thought it would be Steven, absolutely first class. I hope both you and your good wife have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As the James Stewart classic Christmas film said 'it's a Wonderful Life.'

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eastLArevue — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:12 -0000

thank you Charlie, good to hear that you are busy and moving about. Hope you had a great weekend with you friends. It is good that you Mods are staying in touch and visiting with each other, especially now. Be safe and stay dry up there, near the top of the world. To the Mods, a very Merry Christmas. May we prosper and help each other during the new year 2009.

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

CharlieM — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:29:40 -0000

Alright Stevie, how are you??? Been very busy the last 2 weeks or so, we all send our regards and wishes to all The East L.A Revue family and friends over the Festive Season, Merry Xmas amigo, I have a few photos more to send you, take care bro, from all of us to you. Keep The Faith bro, always!!

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eastLArevue — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:13:53 -0000

hey I'm ready for some Mod gear. I checked out the hairdo page and like the CharlieM (fringe) cut (but me hair is on vacation) so I'll pass on Green's hair parlor. I enjoy the Mod clothes and hats. I am not sure to get a Vespa or Lambreta though.
Have fun tonight at the Twisted Wheel. Saludos to all the Mods.
Hey I saw a Revival May 2009 concert coming up. Good deal. Got to support.
Have fun and thanks for the information and fun time.

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

The Mod Generation — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:18:45 -0000

thanks again Steve - we've even got you speaking the lingo now - we'll make a Glasgow Mod out of you yet!

there are of course plenty of Mods in England - I'm living there for a start - and LammyChick and Steve01 and Jackie.

Seriously though, Mods started in England - we aren't hiding that fact - and we welcome any contribution from our English cousins (in fact it's fantastic to see the Mods Mayday 2009 being organised in Birmingham).

I hope nobody sees this as an exclusive club - it is 'The Glasgow Mods' but as anybody who has ever visited the city will tell you - your not long a stranger in this city!

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

Chris C — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:07:35 -0000

Talking of English Mods, are the two Lancashire Mods John and Claire coming up for the weekend as well Stevie? Looking at the posts over the past few days it seems like there are a few Glasgow Mods now residing in Carlisle, is there something we ought to know Li Li !

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

steveo1 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:26:41 -0000

you will indeed charlie looking forward to seeing everyone,should be a good do

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CharlieM — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:03:08 -0000

Keep spreading the good word Steve01, see you tomorrow at The Twisted Wheel, we arra Mods!!

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steveo1 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:59:18 -0000

hi steve there are mods in england as you suspected in fact some of us glasgow mods live in england and a bit like missionary work,spread the word of mod lili

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

Lammy Chick — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:32:22 -0000

Stevie you deserve a medal or maybe a pint the next time we meet.

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Lammy Chick — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:29:16 -0000

Janny I have a few hazy memories of those times. If I ever get my x-mas shopping started I will pop some on the site.

Re: Glasgow Mods Story

eastLArevue — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:10:39 -0000

thanks Stevie. well done. this is a good accounting from someone fae California. Life in Glasgow was quick pace. Are there Mods with your neighbors?? I am shure that England has many Mod groups. We commend your work again Stevie fae Cranhill. nice photos. KTF