Tamworth Bands History : 1960-1990

Memories from those early days of 1960 when Lonnie Donegan sang 'My Old Man's A Dustman' and in Tamworth you could see Alan Melville and His Band at Wilnecote Village Hall for 5/-, to 1990 when New Order sang 'World in Motion' with the England football team and in Tamworth you could choose between the Arts Centre, Lincolns or Night Moves to see your favourite local band. Here you will find the complete history of Tamworth bands and the Tamworth music scene over three decades.

1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965	1966	1967	1968	1969	1970
	1971	1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978	1979	1980
	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1990

Why not read the history of Tamworth Arts Centre and Hamlets Wine Bar - two iconic buildings in the history of Tamworth bands or how about the history of the Disco in Tamworth - another facinating read. See how the Tamworth Rock Festival expanded over the years.

Read the fascinating story of how the Tamworth music scene responded to Elvis, The Beatles and Flower Power. Progressive and Glam Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal, the New Romantics and Indie.