His name was Vance Arnold and you’ll probably know him as Joe Cocker, the name that went on to sell millions of records worldwide. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdHe was the local resident act at the Esquire Club that used to be housed above where the Leadmill is now. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide Ad“Around the dance floor was subdued lighting along with fluorescent lighting that showed up anything white. “People that went to the Esquire Club, consisted of rock and rollers/mods/rhythm and blues, and country. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide Ad“Joe Cocker was the resident band and he was still a gas fitter for the then Gas Board at that time.

Source: The Star June 05, 2023 11:00 UTC