Chelsea FC in the Swinging '60s
Page 25
Plate Section
Screaming Lord Sutch and his Savages publicising the Lord’s radio station.
The author drinking coffee with Press Presentations MD, Bob Baker, on the Thames quayside at the launch of Lord Sutch’s radio station.
Zoot Money (far right) outside The Flamingo. Also in view is Andy Summers, later of The Police.
The author, far right – looking pensive – at a Flamingo reception. Ready Steady Go! presenter, Cathy McGowan, is on the left with producer Vicki Wickham, Dusty Springfield’s manager.
The author, The Yardbirds and a train of media arriving at Lord Ted Willis’ front door in 1964.
Ossie’s locks being trimmed by Blues fan Vidal Sassoon.
Eric Clapton (far left) playing the Blues in the Willis’ garden in 1964. Ted Willis and his daughter, Sally Hook, are seated in the foreground.
The author’s only foray into music management, The Ricochets – it wasn’t a great success.
Georgie Fame (centre) with manager Rik Gunnell (right) toasting his twenty-first birthday at a Soho party in June 1964.
The author, far left, with a youthful Eric Clapton (far right) at an HMV signing session.
Front cover of The Amateur Footballer magazine in 1969, featuring George Best tackling Exeter amateur Pinkney in a Cup tie.
The author in a King’s Road suit presenting Hitchin boss, Vince Burgess, with a Manager of the Month award in 1969.
The author with Spurs and Scotland skipper, Dave Mackay. He captained Tottenham against Chelsea in the 1967 Cup Final.
Full-page ad in The Amateur Footballer for rock-style football posters. George Best and Willie Morgan feature.
The author, on the far left, next to Ken Adam who ‘beat him’ to become Alan Hudson’s agent. Far right is Shoot editor Chris Davies.
Ossie’s article on Sutton’s Cup giant-killing in The Amateur Footballer.
Advert for Anzora Hair Cream in a 1970 edition of The Amateur Footballer. The cream gave a ‘greasy look’, as commented upon by Ray Connolly in his interview with Ossie.
‘Bukta’ advert in The Amateur Footballer featuring Ossie.
Then Chelsea vice-chairman Richard (now Lord) Attenborough with his wife. I found him warm and friendly in 1969.
An Ossie article in Striker. The author ghosted these for £20 a week.
Ossie on the front cover of Striker. His column helped boost circulation.
Interview between the author and Ossie on his record-breaking European goal-fest, in World Soccer in November 1971.
Blues fan Michael Crawford with his ex-wife Gabrielle. She moved on to striker Tommy Baldwin.
The author and The Yardbirds’ lead singer, Keith Relf, at a signing session in HMV Oxford Street, 1964.
Front cover of the one-off magazine, Penalty. It was 1965 and Chelsea were riding high under Tommy Doc.
Front cover of Vogue in 1971. The piece by the author and Charlie Cooke was a first for football!
What a line up! Best, Osgood, and Hudson in Chelsea shirts before Ossie’s testimonial in 1975.
Julie Driscoll (with Brian Anger). The author worked with Julie in Soho. She was The Yardbirds’ fan club secretary – greatly loved by all!
T. Bone vocalist Gary Farr at The Marquee in 1975. The author and Gary’s dad, former boxing champion Tommy, had a run-in on one occasion.
Ossie and a ‘Dolly Bird’ model in Piccadilly, publicising his poster.
Terry O’Neill and his All-Star team. Terry (front row, second from the right) is beside Porridge star Richard Beckinsale. Also featured is Lovejoy star, Ian McShane.
David Hemmings with his wife, Gayle Hunnicutt. The Blow Up star was an Alvaro’s regular.
Copyright
Front cover photo © PA Photos.
First published in 2013
The History Press
The Mill, Brimscombe Port
Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2QG
www.thehistorypress.co.uk
This ebook edition first published in 2013
All rights reserved
© Greg Tesser, 2013
The right of Greg Tesser to be identified as the Author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
This ebook is copyright material and must not be copied, reproduced, transferred, distributed, leased, licensed or publicly performed or used in any way except as specifically permitted in writing by the publishers, as allowed under the terms and conditions under which it was purchased or as strictly permitted by applicable copyright law. Any unauthorised distribution or use of this text may be a direct infringement of the author’s and publisher’s rights, and those responsible may be liable in law accordingly.
EPUB ISBN 978 0 7524 9418 0
Original typesetting by The History Press
Ebook compilation by RefineCatch Limited, Bungay, Suffolk