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A recent conversation prompted me to reach for the book “Memory Lane TYNESIDE”. I’ve posted a few indicative pages to give you the gist. Then I turn to page 27 where the image at the bottom is captioned: “In 1971, young people enjoy a concert given by musical group Bullfrog in Eldon Square”. We made the history books – not for our fame but because the architecture captured in the background was soon to disappear. I’ve added some clearer pictures as the book favours a long shot. That’s me on the right – I was 19 years old. That’s the original lineup Robin Hird, Mick Glancy and Mick Simmons (deceased). And there’s more: I recently discovered some recordings made by this original line-up which Steve Hoggart has remastered. Watch this space.