Well, well, well. How about that. Remember seeing the Clash there in the 70s. Very weird!!
Sept 14th 1966 - Otis Redding performed at The Orchid Ballroom, Purley, London. Admission was 10 shillings ($1.40). The Orchid was the largest ballroom in Europe. It had hosted big bands and bow-tied and blow dried crooners & songbirds.
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