Music legend Dave Stewart has been looking back at his memories of Aylesbury’s famous Friars music club, 43 years after Eurythmics performed at the legendary venue.
The musician, songwriter and producer, best known as one half of Eurythmics alongside Annie Lennox, spoke exclusively to Richard from Bucks Radio during a special visit to Wingrave.
Dave was visiting Eurythmics superfan and memorabilia collector Steve Gayler, who has amassed what is believed to be the world's largest collection of Eurythmics memorabilia. External Site: https://www.getdigitalfit.co.uk/staff/steve-gayler/
The visit came at a particularly special time, almost 43 years to the day since Eurythmics took to the stage at Friars Aylesbury on 31st October 1983.
The band performed at the Maxwell Hall in Aylesbury Civic Centre, with support from Virgin Dance, during a remarkable year that saw Eurythmics become one of the biggest names in British music.
Their appearance at Friars was a sell-out, giving local music fans a rare opportunity to see the duo in an intimate setting before their rise to international superstardom.
During his conversation with Bucks Radio, Dave reflected on the band's connection with the historic Aylesbury venue and his memories of the famous music club, which welcomed some of the biggest names in rock and pop.
Friars Aylesbury holds a special place in British music history, having hosted legendary performers and bands throughout its remarkable history.
For local music fans, the interview provides a fascinating link between one of the most successful British pop acts of the 1980s and a venue that helped put Aylesbury firmly on the musical map.
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