Show homage to 60s legend

A friend of Sixties singing legend John Walker will stage a charity gig in Uppermill in his honour.

Martin Schofield would let the star, one of the founders of the group The Walker Brothers, use his studio in Lees, during his visits to the UK.

Several triumphant performances in Uppermill saw fans flock to meet the American singer, who dazzled locals with renditions of his best known hits and often stayed to shake the hands of every audience member after the gig.

Now a poignant concert will remember John, who died of liver cancer in May at his home in Los Angeles.

Money raised by the show, at the Civic Hall in Uppermill on Saturday, September 24, will be donated to Save The Children and Cancer Research.

Organiser Martin said: “John loved playing the Uppermill shows, he took the time to speak to everyone.

“The night will be tinged with sadness but a great way to remember John Walker.”

Bands The Dakotas, Jog The Memory and guitarist Tony Crane from the Mersey Beats will take to the stage from 7pm to perform hits from the Sixties and some of John Walker’s classics.

Oldham College has also given the team a helping hand by lending lighting equipment and their technical experts.

For tickets contact wall.of.sound@hotmail.co.uk, call 07767-760-122 or visit the Waggon and Horses pub in Uppermill.