peter illingworth peter@illingworth54.freeserve.co.uk,
wrote on 9/2/2009 20:00The David John and the Mood Guest Book Archive is now back on line.
roy isherwood roy_isherwood@yahoo.co.uk,
wrote on 12/28/2007 20:23Saw this band at Rawtenstall Astoria around 64 and still pay the single Bring It Jerome I think it refers to Jerome Arnold, Bo Diddleys' bass player still sounds great. Roy.
Des O'Reilly desdinga@hotmail.com, http://www.desoreilly.com/
wrote on 10/1/2007 08:36
G'Day A couple of new links.!!
Website www.desoreilly.com
songs www.esnips.com/user/desdinga
G'Day Atky, hope all is well.~~Des
Ian Hoilt ianholt@tiscali.co.uk,
wrote on 7/6/2007 20:55
I can still remember vividly what must have been one of DJM's first gigs. Unlikely though it sounds - the Blackpool School of Art in Palatine Road. You blew the first group off the stage and then blew our minds with "Who do you Love" etc. My first intro to R&B at 16 and I've been hooked ever since. Hope all the group is well - how about a reunion gig, with free zimmer frames available? Thanks for the memories.
Dave Benn milarepa_dave@hotmail.com,
wrote on 6/7/2007 21:24
"I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now"
Benn Zen quotes Bob Dylan once again!
Rock on!
Peter Atkinson ,
wrote on 10/25/2006 16:31
So that's it then. The best rhythm section in the business at that time, and the most intuitive vocalist around.
It's hard to live in the moment with such memories. But live in the moment we must. Peter A
Des O'Reilly desdinga@hotmail..com, http://www.desoreilly.com/
wrote on 3/24/2006 12:00
G'Day all,
Nice to see this site is ticking along nicely !! Miffy will be 60 on March 29th.
Happy Birthday man.!! ~~ Des
PS I have a new website, your welcome to take look.
Des drummer for the Puppets..
Sean Jones seanj@wanadoo.fr,
wrote on 2/1/2006 10:44
Hi Guys! Jon Fenwick sent me the website and it's great to read comments and recollections from all these names of old friends in this days. I count myself lucky to have gone on quite a few gigs with Miffy and the band and what fantastic times we had! Like the Sovereign over at Moss Side, Bluesville in Wigan stick out in my memory of classic 60's rave-ups with Dave and the band belting out "Who do you love" and everyone going crazy with it. It was "Thee Best". Thanks for the memories, everyone! And take care of yourselves, you all must be as old as I am by now!
Simone Walker simone.walker@bstmht.nhs.uk,
wrote on 1/12/2006 13:30
Wow!!! That's my Dad.
John Brierley is my Dad and I haven't seen a lot of these photos he looks great.
George Grimshaw georgeggrimshaw@btinternet.com,
wrote on 10/23/2005 22:38
Back again to let you guys know that there is now a very good paperback book published about the Imperial Ballroom Nelson. Lists all the visiting bands of the 60's including DJ&M (Many times). Was playing Jimmy Reed in the car today and thought "must visit the website again to see if there is any more news e.g. reunion" Well if Cream can do it, why not the Preston mob?
Best wishes to all
bob eccles ,
wrote on 8/9/2005 15:03
How great it was to see the DJM web-site, also saw the ''Puppets'' site the other day; I trust you are all well after all these years. would love to hear from any members of either band.
bob eccles [AKA Robb Shenton] formerly of Falcons and early DJM. Now residing in London Suburbs.
07932 192694
Beatnik beattieken@yahoo.com,
wrote on 8/2/2005 02:09
Came across this site by accident & what memories it brought back! A Liverpool band, we were supporting either The 'Teens or Pretty Things (so long ago) at Bolton Boneyard and I'd just nailed the solo that afternoon on "To catch that man". I was quite chuffed with it & was looking forward to playing it that night. Unfortunately our vocalist had got hold of some bombers that evening and generously shared them amongst us. I don't remember a bloody thing about that night and "woke up" 2 days later to find the band had broken up. I never did find out how the solo sounded. To make matters worse, some scouse git nicked my record at a party a few days later & regretfully I never got round to replacing it. Anyone know where I can get a copy?
Ian Howl ( 60's R&B Club London ) iangrinham@hotmail.com, Not yet set up
wrote on 7/22/2005 16:05
Only just come across website.I am a bit late in catching on looking at some of the date entries. But now I'm here I might as well post a message to all involved
Discovered the band 17 years ago when I was a young 16 year Mod / R&B fanatic and the first thing I thought When I took "Jerome " home to listen to was - I bet these were good to see live - All of the 45,s are first class British R&B and I haven't been lucky enough yet to hear any unreleased recordings except the Diggin' acetate.
Top marks to all involved with website and even bigger top marks to all original members of the band for creating amazing gritty and arrogant sounding British R&B recordings that are in the same class as Him And The Others / The Birds / The Stylos and of course The Pretty Things.
I played Jerome in Paris the other weekend to a floor full of like minded people but the only difference was that were French ( so they cant be that bad as a nation if they get up and dance to David John & The Mood eh) Best regards to all involved with DJM.
Feel free to contact me through my email address it would be a pleasure to discuss the band with anyone who wants to chat about things that don't involve big brother etc
tinker tinker.bell@mod.uk,
wrote on 4/6/2005 12:14
Dave John and The Mood promo/demo single for sale in a record shop. the shop is in the alley which forms the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford St - It's the one with the orange front on the corner. - £8 - don't know the title, its label says Meeksville Sound, and Demo. My mate found it yesterday and listened to it - quality is good he says. Might be of worth to a fan or collector.
Jude jude@rhythmonline.co.uk, http://www.rhythmonline.co.uk
wrote on 4/4/2005 13:45
Buy David John and the Mood and loads more good music from Rhythm Online - the online music store. We've got one of the largest lists on the web: come and visit us! Cheers, Jude x
Fred Isherwood fredisherwood@hotmail.com,
wrote on 3/13/2005 08:44
Talking of Des (below), The Puppets "Everybody's Talking" was played on "Sounds of the 60's" yesterday.
Des O'Reilly desdinga@iinet.net.au, http://www.rayshenton.com/desdownunder_files/desdownunder1.htm
wrote on 2/26/2005 14:38
Please could you put me in touch with Ian Thompson who wrote in the guest book on the 12/16/04 or please give him my Email address
Cheryl Hudson singingsheryl@msn.com,
wrote on 12/26/2004 13:53
Paul Varleys' family still live in St. Gregory's Road. Couple of doors down from what used to be Bonds Chippy. Family still there too.. Cheapest chippy around and brill. scallops!
Bill Pointer bill@pointers.co.za,
wrote on 12/24/2004 11:00
I can remember "Gentleman George", the shop in Skeffington road, I delivered newspapers for Mrs Walker. Paul Varley & Jack Wilshaw lived just around the corner, was it St Gregorys' road? There was a very good chippie!
Ian Thompson ianthompson.pi@dsl.pipex.com,
wrote on 12/16/2004 11:17
Mark Lamar played Pretty Thing on his Alternative 60s programme last week - still available on the internet until Saturday 18th December.
From an 'old' Peel Hall Street acquaintance!
eric eevans62@mail-room.com,
wrote on 8/19/2004 02:30
Awesome site! So cool!
Eric - eevans62@mail-room.com
Theo van der Lugt thvanderlugt@aol.com,
wrote on 8/7/2004 13:15
Fred,
Enjoyed your company and the many good stories. Have bought a pencil.
See you next year.
Best regards,
Theo
jean christian jeanmchristian@hotmail.com,
wrote on 7/11/2004 13:47
Best band to ever play the Imperial Ballroom Nelson! Still have my copy of Pretty Thing and still play it! Thanks for the music and good times in the 60s. Very best wishes Jean.
George Grimshaw georgeg@mail121.com,
wrote on 6/18/2004 14:09
Amazed as some before me that typing the band's name into a search engine actually got results. We had great times in the sixties "palling" out with the guys when they came over to play the Imperial at Nelson. Can't say why we got up to on those nights but they were memorable. Got two of the singles yet, but lost Pretty Thing at a a party. If any of the guys recollect the nights in Nelson, let me know. Still rockin' after all these years and oh, by the way, still have a New Musical Express cutting hailing the band as Stones copyists. We thought the Stones were a pale reflection of the Mood in the 60's.
cheryl hudson and dave smith singingsheryl@msn.com,
wrote on 1/24/2004 13:56
Dave says hello Fred. Don't have a multiple orgasm .... he is not computer literate .... he isn't even literate! Ouch!!! That hurt Miffy! I am typing on his behalf. "Many happy memories for me too." David John
Fred Isherwood fredisherwood@hotmail.com,
wrote on 1/6/2004 12:28
Computer literate at last! This site has brought back many happy memories and it is very pleasing (for me) that we're all still in touch (and alive!) All the best for 2004.
David John c/o singingsheryl@msn.com,
wrote on 1/5/2004 16:29
My Mate!!! Looks good doesn't he! He is sat here at my house in Fulwood looking at the many sites on the web. Message: "Many thanks to Cornelius and everybody who has contributed to the site and kept our name alive. You're all great! A very happy new year to each and every one of you. Thanks again." David John.
lee wilde leewilde596@hotmail.com, sorry haven't got one yet
wrote on 1/7/2003 22:58
I was amazed to get a response when I searched for David John and the Mood as a long shot after trying the Downliner sect. I misspent my mid teen years at the kubi club or was it the cubi club in Rochdale. I had all three singles, and lost them. got them on cassette tape somewhere. p.s. is John Worsley the same person I went to school with in Wardle 1960/64?
best wishes to all fans
Takako Swingin1960@aol.com, http://www7.plala.or.jp/AceTheFace
wrote on 9/10/2002 17:27
I was very surprised, when I found　this site and I got their 45 on Vocalion Pop today, It was wonderfully cool....
John Worsley John@worsley99.fsnet.co.uk,
wrote on 12/21/2001 00:12
When Miffy left The Mood for a couple of months or so he sang with my band in Preston. I think we gloried in the name "Sound 5" at the time (around '64ish). At the time D.J.& T.M.were a big deal in Preston and it was like Mick Jagger or John Lennon had joined. We were knocked out. What a great singer! If you see this, Miff, please get in touch.
Carlo Roberto carlo.roberto@pro.gov.uk,
wrote on 11/16/2001 16:12
Managed to track down copies of, 'Bring it to Jerome', 'Diggin' for Gold' on Parlophone & 'To Catch That Man' on Vocalion - the last two within one month of each other a while back. What the heck would have been the odds on that happening these days? My poor credit card is on the critical list as a result. Still, it was worth it for a legendary beat ensemble & Prestons' finest. Maracas a-go-go. All we need now is a Dig-the-Fuzz Dave John & the Mood singles/outakes comp.
Nicole Brierley nicole.brierley@adecco.co.uk,
wrote on 9/7/2001 17:39
My dad (John Brierley) was the bass player in the mood, definitely got my good looks from him. He still loves to rock and roll in his new band - BUZZ !!! Who are fab. I am very proud of my roots, but it is embarrassing when he plays his CD and sings along.
Graham Hill , http://uk.geocities.com/gnhilluk
wrote on 7/20/2001 01:37
Any plans for a CD with some unreleased tracks ?
Graham Hill , http://www.geocities.com/gnhilluk
wrote on 7/20/2001 01:33
Check out some of the recent JMAS Thunderbolts for some GREAT photos and articles about David John and the Mood. Brill!!!
carlos carlosrcosta@bol.com.br,
wrote on 5/12/2001 20:05
hello gostei do site gostaria de recomendar www.senhorf.com.br
Tom Platte tomplatte@freenet.de,
wrote on 4/9/2001 20:51
A great site, and very cool to find something about you in the internet. I was born in 1964 and had never any chance to see you on stage. Have you planned anything in the coming years ??
You're one of my favourite R&B-Bands..
Graham Hill gnhilluk@yahoo.co.uk, http://uk.geocities.com/gnhilluk
wrote on 2/16/2001 21:42
I had the pleasure to meet both David and Peter at the Sheffield JMAS meeting a few years ago - and you couldn't have asked to meet two nicer lads. Cheers!
Mikko Isomuna punkelvis@iobox.fi,
wrote on 12/19/2000 10:18
David John and the Mood...One of the best bands ever!!! Hyvä bändi.
Matt Eccles heezahgeezah@hotmail.com,
wrote on 11/21/2000 16:56
Hi to the Mood and their fans. My dad played keyboards with you guys for a while....Rob Dekka, anyone?
Ruth Isherwood roo2@madasafish.com,
wrote on 10/13/2000 20:42
I would just like to add that my brother Chris (below) is only 14 years old and that last comment is an example of his humour!! Apologies to 'The Mood' !!
Chris chris12121@hotmail.com,
wrote on 2.10.2000 21:29
As I am the 1 and only son of Sir Fred Isherwood I would like to say that I haven't read any of this web site because I cant really be bothered,,
have a nice day!!!
Ruth Isherwood ruthisherwood@ukonline.co.uk,
wrote on 2.10.2000 21:17
As the elder daughter of Malcolm Isherwood I felt it only polite to add to my sister's comment!! I have also inherited my father's good looks... and I'd like to wish him a happy 55th birthday for tomorrow while I'm here!! I had always wanted to see the photo of him with Keith Richards and this site has made it possible to show all my mates too! THANK-YOU!!!
Alison Isherwood alsipan@hotmail.com,
wrote on 2.10.2000 04:20
As the daughter of Malcolm Isherwood, I really enjoyed this site. The comments which have been written are great and I'm glad that there is still a following out there after all this time! The photos are excellent and it just shows where I get my good looks from!! One small note, my dad's name is Fred not Frederick as has been written in the text. Thanks for a great site. Alison.
John Brierley ,
wrote on 10/1/2000 17:51
I used to play bass with 'The Mood'. It's nice to see this website. We are all still in touch and some of us still make 'music' - mine is good old fashioned rock and roll.
Wily Peyote wily.peyote@hengestudios.freeserve.co.uk, http://www.hengestudios.freeserve.co.uk
wrote on 2.8.2000 01:49
I recently recorded with David John, check out the website link www.hengestudios.freeserve.co.uk. Dave recorded the vocals and part wrote the bonus tracks on the Adverse Camber album by wily peyote. I have known David for many years - I don't think he knows he on this website! I'll let him know when I next see him.
David Blakey daelyn1@eudoramail.com, http://members.tripod.com/~Originator_2/
wrote on 9.7.2000 13:31
Hey BO DIDDLEY fans! After you've visited this great David John & The Mood tribute website, you are invited to visit BO DIDDLEY-The Originator at http://members.tripod.com/~Originator_2/ and celebrate his unique contribution to Popular Music.
Richard W. Rinn r_w_rinn@bigfoot.com, http://www2.prestel.co.uk/r-w-rinn
wrote on 4.6.2000 11:44
DJ&TM are one of my favourite bands from the mid-sixties U.K. beat 'scene'. Site looks really nice - good to see them remembered and documented!
Des O'Reilly Ishmael@globalfreeway.com.au,
wrote on 2.6.2000 11:28
G'Day folks from Australia!
The David John and the Mood site is excellent!
I've been looking for that photo for years.
It's really brilliant!
Des O'Reilly
Nigel Harrison Tom@Haz99.freeserve.co..uk,
wrote on 3.3.2000 20:44
I was pleased to discover that I'm distantly related to Peter Illingworth by marriage. I'm an aging rocker myself!
I look forward to finding out more about the band and perhaps jamming with Peter. Regards, Nigel Harrison.
Rotherham, England.
Steve Coleman scaf@pro-net.co.uk, http://www.garage.clara.net/
wrote on 24.12.99 15:16
"I know there's gold here, where are you gold?, where are you gold?, I've been looking for a long long time, and I'm going out, going out, going out of mind..."
'Diggin for Gold' is a fantastic punkoid pounder. Thank you for putting this site together and reminding me again of this awesome song.
Mojo thoughts&words@shindig.worldonline.co.uk,
wrote on 30.9.99 20:20
Great site. Great band.
For those interested in the Ex-Mood activities of Pete buy the coming issue (#5) of Shindig for the scoop on Purple Haze -- the whole story.
Francesco Ficco fficco@geocities.com, http://www.geocities..com/SunsetStrip/Disco/5224/
wrote on 31.8.99 16:30
David John and The Mood were one of the best English bands in the 60s. And even if they're not as famous as the Stones or the Who, they deserve your attention 'cos they produced a ton of old good beat music.
Thank you.
Peter Atkinson hadleys@britshop.com,
wrote on 21.7.99 07:55
I remember everything, but can say very little. What days they were. It was as if music had just been invented. To hear a raw guitar sound was like hearing a noise from your soul. If only we all could have been there in the beginning! - But maybe we were?
Regards,
Peter, Rhythm guitar, The Mood
Tony Brown tony.brown1@virgin.net, http://freespace.virgin.net/tony.brown1/meek/
wrote on 18.7.99 22:35
Hi,
Peter / David long time no hear!
Great site - nice to see DJ&M info on the Net.
Fabulous pictures - hopefully the start of many
artists following suit ?
Best wishes, Tony
Judd James ,
wrote on 8.7.99 20:46
I thought the comment by Gene Vincent to further illustrate the point of how brilliant Bring It To Jerome is as a recording.
It seems the career of David John would have been very illustrious, if were it not by misfortune Joe Meek lost his mind.
Thanks for the wonderful site.
Peter Illingworth davidjohnandthemood,
wrote on 8.7.99 20:45
You've done a really good job on this site, Cornelius. Thanks very much! I'm still looking for more David John and the Mood Photos from 1964 and 1965, so if anyone has got any, please let me know. - Peter
Cornelius cornelius@ginko.de,
wrote on 8.7.99 20:43
Yes - This is the first entry. - Thanks for your comments and good day ladies and gentlemen.
