The picture shows a rehearsal for the gig, in front of the Cockpit Arts building. We thank Glenda Bogdanovs for permission to use her historic photo.
Image source: Glenda Bogdanovs
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Dire Straits first gig
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Dire Straits first gig
PRS for Music Dire Straits first gigged here, 1977. Presented to Farrer House...
Other Subjects
Charles Edward Ives
Born Danbury, Connecticut. Composer. A businessman whose vast musical output was not recognised until late in his life. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1947 for his Third Symphony. Died in New Yo...
1 memorial
Kenney Jones
Drummer. Initially he was part of the Small Faces group, then joined The Who after the death of their original drummer Keith Moon.Â
1 memorial
Blitz Club
A Tuesday night club that attracted students from two nearby art colleges: Central School and St Martins.  Some claim it was the birthplace of New Romanticism.
1 memorial
Hunky Dory
The fourth studio album recorded by David Bowie. It includes now classic tracks such as 'Changes', 'Oh! You Pretty Things' and 'Life on Mars?'
1 memorial
Bernard Schmidt
Organ builder. Born Germany. Came to England in about 1660. Known as Father Smith.
1 memorial
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