The Big C Club operated in the late 60's (1966 to 1968) at 1 Camp Road, North Camp, Farnborough, it was during the time of Radio Caroline, and the music played by resident DJ Golly Gallagher was Atlantic Records, Stax Records, Tamla Motown and various soul UK and USA import labels. Golly was on the mailing list with Atlantic records so the music was really up to date with American Soul Music. The Big C Club resident DJ Golly, who went on to work with major record companies, organised Radio Caroline DJ's to perform regular at the Big C Club, like Johnnie Walker, Robbie Dale and Keith Hampshire.
The Big C Club was a members club (1000+ members) and teenagers came from all over the UK. The club was run by Laurie O’Leary who had the Speakeasy Club in London, and close friend of the Kray Bothers.
Otis Redding at the Carousel Club, 1966
DJ Pete Murry at the Carousel Club, 1966
More information is available from Bobby G on 01252 515160
Information and images courtesy of Bobby Gallocker.
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