Andy Mac

“There's a story that Rotters was named so because of the carpets you mentioned.

The club was previously "Romanoff's" and the new owners didn't want to replace the carpets, which had large "R"s on them.”

“Tim's surname was Harris.”

“To be honest my memory is a bit hazy, it was nearly 40 years ago.
I definitely remember him playing one of his "hits", which was either "Music" or "Slow Down".

The info about the contents of the show in my first comment above was from a web search of "So It Goes/John Miles".”

“That's useful Mike, I coudn't remember the broadcast date.

I watched the recent televised punk highlights hoping to catch a glimpse of my (much) younger self, but the show I went to wasn't used.

Scan on its way to you.”

“I've emailed you Mike.”

“On the bill that evening:

Tony Wilson went on location to ask Patti Smith why she re-makes old classics.
Snooky Pryor performed 'What Have I Got to Do' in the studio, backed by the Victor Brox Blues Train.
'Pressed to Kill' looked at 'Shakti' by John McLaughlin.

In 'Brain Damage', Clive James discussed Page 3 girls, and singer/songwriter Ross Macfarlane (winner of that year's Melody Maker Rock/Folk Competition) was the star of 'Opportunity Rocks'.

Macfarlane performed live in the studio, singing the self-penned song, 'Reflections'. 'As Time Goes By' featured The Doors (taken from 'The Doors Are Open'). Steve Hawes, So It Goes' favourite French lecturer was in the studio. The John Miles Band were in the studio to perform 'House on the Hill', and Patti Smith explained exactly why she plays rock music.”

“Pluto studios was owned and run by ex Herman's Hermit, Keith Hopwood.
The Clash recorded Bank Robber there in 1980.

Pluto Music composed music for tv and films. One of their biggest clients was Cosgrove Hall.

I only worked there for a short time in the small commercial production studio, while Keith and Phil got to play with the big toys in the main studio.

The studio was sold in the mid 80s, but Pluto Music is still going:
plutomusic.com”

“No moustaches were harmed in the taking of this photograph.”

“The Bamboo is situated just off the A6 on London road in Hazel grove.

Small (though I think it's bigger these days… yes, it's still going!) friendly, and in the 70s/early 80s Monday night was one of the best nights.

The club was (and possibly still is) owned by two brothers; Clive and John Beeley, who were two of the friendliest guys you could ever wish to meet.

We used to call John "Columbo" on account of his dark hair and the raincoat he always used to wear.”

“I love the pompous wording on it, looks like it was written by Mr Wilson.”