tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post5432205948256230556..comments2024-03-28T20:14:05.276+00:00Comments on E7 Now & Then: Kenny Johnson and the Lotus ClubMichelle Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02786732761856671353noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-81209183606466586032023-11-14T23:25:07.198+00:002023-11-14T23:25:07.198+00:00Sorry just remembered Kenny's wife whose name ...Sorry just remembered Kenny's wife whose name unfortunately I can't remember but I remember being at the Lotus one evening and she had plaster on her arm having broken it. I asked her how she had done it and I think she said roller skating! Priceless I remember laughing but in a good way so amazing she had been doing that brilliant!Jacqui stanfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-15868461900043948212023-11-14T23:18:19.817+00:002023-11-14T23:18:19.817+00:00I remember Kenny and his wife really well from the...I remember Kenny and his wife really well from the late 60s to the 70s. I was married to Alan Page whose Uncle Brian worked at the Lotus. We often socialised with Kenny I am sure he had a restaurant called Bunters I think at Woodford and did he own a Chinese next to the Palais? Could be wrong such a long time ago. I loved the music at the Lotus great for <br /> dancing and at the end of the evening there would be a long table of us sitting eating with Kenny and his wife.Jacqui Stanfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-79864486975602055962023-09-22T14:10:01.958+01:002023-09-22T14:10:01.958+01:00My friend georgina and I were always in lotus an u...My friend georgina and I were always in lotus an uppercut brilliant memories thanks to all for the fun cheers Julie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-36928147143126986492023-05-24T00:14:44.141+01:002023-05-24T00:14:44.141+01:00My dad was Jack Palmer who was the Manager of The ...My dad was Jack Palmer who was the Manager of The Trend a band who gigged at the Lotus in the 1960's and he knew Kenny very well. In fact my dad met my Mum here, I believe when it was the Lotus Ballroom. A really interesting article to read. Hi Kenny, hope you are well ! Gillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-31246559781783451162022-09-09T15:37:00.358+01:002022-09-09T15:37:00.358+01:00I’m Vic Johnson .. no relation , as a young lad li...I’m Vic Johnson .. no relation , as a young lad li was always attending The Lotus and The Uppercut saw some amazing bands at both gigs , I was always disparate to join a band myself, eventually I joined a band Stacy’s Circle and I phoned Kenny if he could give us any gigs !! To my amazement he offered us a support to The Small Faces at East Ham Town Hall , what an amazing time that was the , Stevie invited us to a Party afterwards, we got an invite to support them again , that’s where I met a good friend of Kenny’s Ted Lemon who decided to manage us .. he fixed us up to go to The Top Ten in Hamburg we did well there and managed to stay for 4 months when we came home he sent us to France ! Another fantastic time playing there we drove the in Sean Buckley’s van because ours broke down . I’m still in touch with the remaining members of that band that became Story !! Kev Sheehan guitar Dave Simmons drums, Roy Skinner who now lives in Australia.. fabulous times and memories 🤘Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-52907280583203190572022-05-17T22:36:49.056+01:002022-05-17T22:36:49.056+01:00Mickey Colby’s comment should read “Atkins isn’t b...Mickey Colby’s comment should read “Atkins isn’t bad is he”John Atkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-50826117663613636982022-05-17T22:33:10.192+01:002022-05-17T22:33:10.192+01:00I knew Dave Weekes. I think the chubby guy you’re ...I knew Dave Weekes. I think the chubby guy you’re referring to was my mate Mickey Colby who was indeed a very good dancer. In fact I was so pleased when one day he casually remarked to another mate of mine when I was dancing at the Ilford Palais that “Atkins is bad is he”. High praise from the master. I too used to go to Barry’s and confirm that it was noted for the best dancers.John Atkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-56855751290325158072022-05-17T22:24:08.123+01:002022-05-17T22:24:08.123+01:00I think I wrote this memory and have just stumbled...I think I wrote this memory and have just stumbled across it when researching Barrie’s Dance Hall ant the Lotus.John Atkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-2367921624278223672022-05-12T22:05:58.144+01:002022-05-12T22:05:58.144+01:00Used to work playing music at the 2 puddings downs...Used to work playing music at the 2 puddings downstairs. Went upstairs after to dance. My friend and I then used to get a lift to the lotus and work as bar staff table service till late. Was brilliant time and was sometimes little fights but nothing like nowadays! Loved the music atmosphere everything! Had food when we finished with what was left in kitchen after we closed. Can’t remember how we got home???! Kenny was a good employer and Eddie was lovely. Remember having to play rod Stewart Maggie May when it was released as kenny knew him and was good as it was such a long track could run to loo and get back b4 it finished. Great memories. GillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-72001071219786213952020-07-20T05:37:42.118+01:002020-07-20T05:37:42.118+01:00my Dad Freddie Scott used to be a regular up your ...my Dad Freddie Scott used to be a regular up your clubs at Stratford & forest gate Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194659467953026750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-24436835727437699562020-01-16T20:22:29.412+00:002020-01-16T20:22:29.412+00:00I used to go to the Jive Dive and the Lotus ballro...I used to go to the Jive Dive and the Lotus ballroom. We would first meet up in the Princess Alice and have a few pints to get up courage to ask girls in the Lotus for a dance. Occasionally there would be a short scrap but it never seemed to last very long. I can clearly remember a guy called David Weekes fighting across the dance floors all done up in a black Crombie overcoat. There used to be a chubby guy who danced really well. He wasn't interested in girls but they loved to dance with him because he was a really good dancer. The Jive Dive had a great club atmosphere, kind of intimate, dark and close together. No trouble there, not inside anyway. A friend pointed out a man he said was named David Edwards who was a really tough guy but he was kind of quiet and you'd never have guessed it. I was told he had brothers. Did anyone ever drink at the Black Lion in Plaistow. I used to meet up there on a Wednesday with friends. Used to drink John Courage ale. Great stuff! Did anyone ever go to Barry's in Mare Street Hackney. I used to admire the brilliant girl dancers there. They were so inventive in their choreography.<br />Great Days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795677813472085133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-88568267338515145582019-11-20T10:36:06.918+00:002019-11-20T10:36:06.918+00:00I used to go to the Lotus club in the 1970's w...I used to go to the Lotus club in the 1970's with my friends, it was our end of the evening venue. others were going to the Room at the Top which we really didn't like. we could dance at the Lotus. I met my husband there, we have been married 41 years. When and Why did the Lotus close? TerriChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847045850206636182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-92148917460416477452019-07-28T19:12:00.247+01:002019-07-28T19:12:00.247+01:00I went to the Lotus fairly regularly in the mid to...I went to the Lotus fairly regularly in the mid to late sixties when Ska was big. Also saw the Move play there. Got chased down the stairs by some bloe who thought I was screwing (staring at)him cos I was too vain to wear my glasses. Ran round the corner and hid in a front garden in Woodgrange Road!<br />Cheers Les Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-47758851058994492742019-07-28T09:46:18.179+01:002019-07-28T09:46:18.179+01:00Great read..and fond memories of the Lotus, Jive D...Great read..and fond memories of the Lotus, Jive Dive, Puddings, Room at the Top..erc. What a great time we had growing up in the 60s, best time ever. In fact met my now Wife in the Lotus..still together after 40 years. Lived in Forest Gate..around the corner to my old mate Ronnie Lane (Plonk)..we had some laughs together..this is while we were both still at school. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11574309455843931317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-75253375637459592202019-02-06T22:07:34.876+00:002019-02-06T22:07:34.876+00:00Hi I use to work in the Lotus from 1981 for a coup...Hi I use to work in the Lotus from 1981 for a couple of years. Helping out at the 2 Puddings as well. Really enjoyed it. Wished we had something like that now. I use to work on promotions and cocktail bar on Thursday night's. And the big bar on a Friday night. My name was Elizabeth Snow Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737411895360540942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-55248717577716578272017-12-15T18:44:36.493+00:002017-12-15T18:44:36.493+00:00Unfortunately John died 3 years ago after a long i...Unfortunately John died 3 years ago after a long illness. He had been playing in a band called Rich Clifford & the Saddows and they were very good at covering all Cliffs numbers. All the rest of the Chequers are still around.<br />BillBill Huntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-52375845567613701322017-10-13T18:59:42.369+01:002017-10-13T18:59:42.369+01:00Hi Andy I knew your dad and the band I went to col...Hi Andy I knew your dad and the band I went to college with John Bean and would like to contact him again he last lived in Hornchurch can you help regards to your dadED.A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-62698236435746300002017-06-18T13:17:04.203+01:002017-06-18T13:17:04.203+01:00Jessie and Ted Pyman were my grandparents. My dad,...Jessie and Ted Pyman were my grandparents. My dad, Bill Hunt, was lead singer in the Chequers, one of the regular bands between 1961-1965. The other band members were Johnny Bean, Johnny Abrams, Pete Hopker and Johnny Wellington,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408089218062173428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-88595136165740750752017-03-10T15:52:51.394+00:002017-03-10T15:52:51.394+00:00We used to go to all the venues in the area 66-70 ...We used to go to all the venues in the area 66-70 ..The Lotus,Upper cut .Devils Kitchen (Puddings) Coopers Arms,Green Gate Bethnal Green and many ,many more East End Pubs.....we had a great time....Alas changing cultures forced pub closures such a shame ...... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-50998401143184056072017-02-14T19:29:43.271+00:002017-02-14T19:29:43.271+00:00I played the records in the puddings, devils kitch...I played the records in the puddings, devils kitchen and the Lotus in 1970/1. When Peter Ferdinand was manager of the Puddings, knew his family from Odessa road.Ginger, Rob LOWE.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-29307022962375577572017-02-14T10:27:00.007+00:002017-02-14T10:27:00.007+00:00Great interview! You could have brushed yoir hair,...Great interview! You could have brushed yoir hair, Dad, for the last picture :)Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-26604027010203694872016-12-28T17:57:25.251+00:002016-12-28T17:57:25.251+00:00I was a regular at the Lotus circa 1962/4 also the...I was a regular at the Lotus circa 1962/4 also the "Puddings", the Red Lion in Leytonstone and the Lord Rookwood at Wanstead. In fact I don't think there was a dance club anywhere from the West End to the East End that I didn't visit at least once. I was dancing mad! The Tottenham Royal, Ilford Palais, Barry's in Mare Street Hackney I did them all and in the early 60's all by public transport! Wonderful days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03363217931714411551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-78325999502248963432014-10-05T06:56:05.850+01:002014-10-05T06:56:05.850+01:00It would be nice if I could tell him your name and...It would be nice if I could tell him your name and mention you had posted on here <br /> Kenny doesnt use the computer very much .<br /> carol pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-53979980098551559552014-10-05T03:24:22.638+01:002014-10-05T03:24:22.638+01:00I worked for Kenny in the Lotus from 1986 till 200...I worked for Kenny in the Lotus from 1986 till 2000 many happy memories ��Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060845208960850368.post-37179308743375545862014-09-27T18:10:15.325+01:002014-09-27T18:10:15.325+01:00I have just spoken to Kenny and he remembers your ...I have just spoken to Kenny and he remembers your aunt and uncle very well <br />he said that from the time he took over the Lotus they were always very helpful and hardworking he said that they were lovely people .<br /> Carol<br /><br />carol pricenoreply@blogger.com