My sister Ann McDonnell without whom my Fab days would never have begun, and of course Unity Hall who was brave enough to give me the job.I would like to thank:
My sister Ann McDonnell without whom my Fab days would never have begun, and of course Unity Hall who was brave enough to give me the job.
Betty Hale, my ‘third parent’, without whom the book would have been considerably shorter, as would my career.
Jane Turnbull for her support, time and encouragement.
All the team at The History Press who have done such a brilliant job on producing this edition of the book.
Tony Prince, Chris Charlesworth, Abbie Carter, Nigel Hunter and Annie Moore for help with facts, names, dates and details.
Jackie Skinner for her help in arranging a latter day meet up with the Osmonds.
Jimmy and all the Osmonds for finding time in a hectic schedule to meet and reminisce.
All the Fab photographers, some of whose photos may appear in this book – with special thanks to Peter Pugh-Cook, Roger Brown, Roger Morton and David Porter.
Everyone who took time to read the manuscript and pass comment on it.
Most of the colleagues I met along the way who enriched those years, including several of those already mentioned above, as well as David (‘no longer a Kid’) Jensen, Rodney Burbeck, Roy Carr, Gordon Coxhill, and the many ‘residents’ of the Hoop and Grapes and Rules restaurant.
Most of the entertainment, music, film, TV and show business stars and would-be stars I met during the years, for providing such a rich source of memories. With special mention to Mr Spock himself Leonard Nimoy, Andy Williams, Slade and Mud.
The Boss, for obvious reasons.
Everyone who was at Fab at the same time as I was – including Georgina Mells, Julie Webb (now Emberton), Sue Lumsden (now Hegarty), Tom, whose real name was Brian Thomas, Ann Wilson (now Annie Davison), Jackie Fearn (now Wyatt), Bev Ballard, Louette Harding, Sue James and David Porter – for making my years there such fun.
And I would like to remember the friends, acquaintances and interviewees who have passed on but will never be forgotten and are, hopefully, having a great party somewhere: Billy Fury, Andy Williams, Leonard Nimoy, Hal Carter, Gene Pitney, Freddie Mercury, Les Gray, Dave Mount, Jim Morrison, Richard Beckinsale, Jason Eddie, Spike Milligan, The Beast – and – of course – Keith Moon.