Comedian & regular TV-show panelist who stars in the sitcom Hebburn. The official Facebook Fanpage of Geordie! Singer/Songwriter & lead singer with Dire Straits. They re-grouped in the middle of 1980s, but Malcolm left, and they later changed their name to Powerhouse, to release an eponymous album in 1986, before disbanding indefinitely.[3]. Both born in Newcastle in 1975. Born Monkseaton, 1936. Geordie (/ˈdʒɔːrdi/ JOR-dee) were a British rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, most notably active in the 1970s.[1]. Alben. Jonas Brothers 21. Born Yorkshire 1937. Born in Ashington,1935, along with his brother,  he was on the English team who won the 1966 World Cup. All copyrighted content contained on this page … Born Hebburn, 1948. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1941. Profil: Hard Glam rock band from Newcastle, UK. Geordie, Newcastle upon Tyne. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Band From Geordieland … Geordie. Neil Tennant makes up one half of the Pet Shop Boys. Boney M. Were going all the way back to the mid 70s with this German pop band. He was born in Wallsend in 1951. Hank Marvin, born Brian Robson Rankin, is best known as the lead guitarist for the Shadows, the backing band for Cliff Richard. Slade / Geordie / Elton John / Middle Of The Road: Slade / Geordie / Elton John / Middle Of The Road - The Whole World's Going Crazy / Francis Was A Rocker / Elderberry Wine / Bottoms Up ‎ … Born Yorkshire 1937. Don't Be Fooled By The… Geordie. You can find a selection of his work at 821.914 HAR in the Robinson Library. Flat cap, no sleeves & great music. The Robinson Library's Special Collections has a small collection of her papers. After AC/DC's lead singer Bon Scott died in February 1980, AC/DC chose Brian Johnson (whose vocal talent had previously been praised by Scott) to take over lead vocal duties. EXO 13. Photographer, born in Finland in 1948. Geordie were a rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, active in the 1970s. Reporter. Line-up for some tracks on No Good Woman (1978): Line-up with Johnson ("Geordie II"), 1977–1980, 2001: Geordie in 1973. Vier Tracks stammen von der ersten Geordie-LP 'Hope You Like It' (1973) und wurden auch als Singles (A- und B-Seiten) veröffentlicht: Don't Do That / Ain't It Just Like A Woman / All Because Of You / Geordie's Lost His Liggie. [1] Their first single, "Don't Do That" broke into the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart in December 1972. He was part of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for London 2012. Johnson first appeared with AC/DC on their 1980 album, Back in Black. Born Washington, 1945, he studied Fine Art at Newcastle University under legendary pop artist Richard Hamilton. Footballer & Ex-manager of Newcastle United & the Republic of Ireland Football Team. Winner of the if.comedy Best Newcomer Award for her debut solo show Sarah Millican’s Not Nice at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2008. BTS 2. English international and club footballer who was born in Fulham in 1950. Writer, born 1916 in Shildon, Co. Durham. Born in County Durham, 1933, he played as a professional footballer in the 1950s & 1960s. Critically acclaimed but with no major success, they disbanded for the second time. Born in Gateshead in 1972, John made his name by painstakingly arranging and orchestrating film musicals from the golden age of Hollywood. An actor originally, Bobby Thompson found fame as a comic although he may not have been understood much outside of the North East. He survived the Munich Air Disaster & helped England win the World Cup in 1966. 69, "Electric Lady" b/w "Geordie Stomp" (EMI, August 1973) – UK No. £21.99 MP3: £7.99. Born in North Shields in 1944, he actually starred in his brother Ridley's, Born Gordon Sumner, Sting is a singer/songwriter who became famous as a member of, Musician, singer/songwriter & wearer of 'interesting outfits'. Now a solo artist, Sting reportedly got his nickname due to a black & yellow striped jumper he used to wear. Born in Gosforth, 1970. Eric Burdon; The Forcefield Kids; Friends Of Harry; Geordie Background information Also known asPowerhouse, USA OriginNewcastle, England GenresRock, glam rock, hard rock, blues rock Years active1971–80, 1982–85, 2001, 2018-present Labels … In 1978 ‘Geordie’ disbanded. 13, AUS No. Neil Tennant makes up one half of the, Born in Newcastle in 1967, the Wilson twins are video artists who work together as a duo. Olivier award winner Jill Halfpenny is from Gateshead, and was one of the original Byker Grove lasses. Received an honourary Doctorate of Civil law from newcastle University in 2003, this is the highest honour we can bestow. Born Annfield Plain, County Durham, 1946. The album was released on heavy metal independent record label, Neat Records. One Direction 5. Comedian/actor/singer/writer always ready to look on the bright side of life. 5 talking about this. Her work has been translated into numerous languages & many of her books have been made into TV shows. I guess I will edit this list during the years.. Footballer & ex-manager. Geordie Geordie in 1973. [1] The band's album, No Good Woman, in 1978 consisted of three unreleased tracks with Johnson and new material recorded by Malcolm with future Dire Straits keyboardist Alan Clark, vocalist Dave Ditchburn, bassist Frank Gibbon, and drummer George Defty. Rolling Stone. One of Britain's most widely read novelists, Catherine Cookson's work was set in her native South Tyneside. trivia; popular; trending; random; Bands 1. Conductor and orchestra founder. A sculpture of Kate can be seen in the Herschel building. Best known for Billy Elliot. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. Footballer, born 1924 in Ashington, Northumberland. The Best of Geordie Geordie. She recently narrated the amazing Great North Run Million finish ceremony on the Newcastle/Gateshead quayside which you can see online for FREE. After their 1976 album Save the World, frontman Johnson left for a solo project. Born Gordon Sumner, Sting is a singer/songwriter who became famous as a member of The Police. It was eventually re-formed by Johnson in 1980 with a new line-up with him as the only original member. Lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Actress in films & television. Writer known for his work with Dick Clement on shows such as The Likely Lads, Porridge & Auf Wiedersehen Pet as well as films such as The Commitments. CD: £99.98. Born Longbenton in 1954. Fifth Harmony 18. His tearful face was one of the iconic images of Italia 90 when he was booked for a second time in the semi-final. Actor whose most memorable TV roles were in Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Inspector Morse and Lewis. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1941. As well as Dire Straits and his solo career, Mark Knopfler has produced various film scores including Local Hero and Wag the Dog. A Byker Grove alumni, she has also worked estensively with. Noo tha yoor heor at The Toon University yee might want te knaa a bit more aboot Geordies an stuff, Actor & comedian, best known for Mr.Bean and, England & Newcastle United footballer. He played for Newcastle in the Seventies  & was nicknamed 'Super Mac'. Born in South Shields in 1943, Eric Idle was famously a member of Monty Python... Nudge, nudge. Most Geordie singers have only recorded Geordie dialect songs and feature on compilation albums of Geordie songs, however, some Geordie singers have found mainstream success in pop music, one of these being Sting from the band The Police . Twenty One Pilots 19. Many of these classics had had no surviving score so John worked by watching and rewatching the original mvies. Johnson had meanwhile begun to perform as Geordie in a new line-up, sometimes also called Geordie II, in which he was the only original member. [2] In March 1973, Geordie released their debut album, Hope You Like It on EMI label. He has also appeared in The English Patient. Their exhibition ". 1 (Remastered) 2013 About Geordie. Born in Dunston, 1967. Also referred as ‘Geordie II’, the band signed a recording contract in early 1980. A hard rock band from Newcastle, England, Geordie is mostly known for their lead vocalist, Brian Johnson, who would later join AC/DC. He was also a driving force behind what is now the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. Sported one of the classic footballer hairstyles of the Seventies. Rolling Stone's Most Recent Stories. You can find a selection of his work at, Footballer & ex-manager. Sarah has since become one of the best known stand up comedians in the country. Geordie spielten Rockmusik, ähnlich der ihrer bekannteren Landsleute Slade und Mud. I've probably forgotten some, overseen some, and some I haven't discovered yet. Born in South Shields in 1975. Played for Newcastle United in the Eighties and then returned to manage the team in the Nineties. One of Britain's most widely read novelists, Olivier award winner Jill Halfpenny is from Gateshead, and was one of the original Byker Grove lasses. ATEEZ 16. Enemy of the State is available from the Robinson Library. But tho' he was chain'd in fetters strang, O' airn and steel sae heavy, There was na ane in a' the court, Sae bra' a man as Geordie. English International & club footballer who has also played in Italy, USA & China throughout his varied career. Born in Newcastle, 1935. Diese Songs wurden ebenfalls als … Actor & comedian, best known for Mr.Bean and Blackadder. Actor in films, television & musicals including Get Carter, Our Friends in the North & Les Misérables - trust us, you're bound to have seen him in something. Ex-England and Newcastle United football manager. Da ihnen auch diesmal kein Durchbruch gelang, kam 1983 das endgültige Ende für die Band. He studied Electrical Engineering at Newcastle University. Little Mix 6. Hope you like it (1973) Don’t be fooled by the name (1974) Save the World (1976) No Good Woman (1978) No Sweat (1983) Bass player with The Animals but also manager of Jimi Hendrix & Slade. She recently narrated the amazing Great North Run Million finish ceremony on the Newcastle/Gateshead quayside which you can see online for, Conductor and orchestra founder. Triple Jump World Record holder and Olympic, World, Commonwealth & European champion. Why Don't We 3. ENHYPEN 10. L–R: Brian Gibson, Tom Hill, Brian Johnson, and Vic Malcolm. ITZY 11. Got7 15. Now a solo artist he was born in Walker, 1941. Made their name in Byker Grove playing PJ & Duncan & then had a brief pop career before going onto become successful TV presenters. Author: johwi. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Comedian known as the 'Little Waster'. O she's down on her bended knee, I wat she's pale and weary, O pardon, pardon, noble king, And gie me back my Dearie! The band kept going until 1976, after which Brian Johnson spent a few years doing sessions until joining AC/DC following the death of their previous singer, Bon Scott. Born Cramlington, Northumberland 1976. The 100 best bands/artists as I see it today. The Beatles, Eminem and more of the best of the best. Actor/Singer best known for Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Spender & singing about Crocodile Shoes. TXT 12. Singer/Songwriter & frontman of Roxy Music although now performing as a solo artist. Boney M. made pop before we even knew we liked pop. Born in Newcastle in 1961, Singer/Songwriter with The Animals who had hits with songs such as Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood & the House of the Rising Sun, Eric Burdon was voted 57th in, Bass player with The Animals but also manager of, Having achieved fame through one of the early reality tv shows. Born in Gateshead in 1972, John made his name by painstakingly arranging and orchestrating film, Actor in films, television & musicals including, Writer, born 1916 in Shildon, Co. Durham. We have a selection of his films in the Robinson Library including Prometheus, Thelma & Louise & Black Hawk Down. At the end of 2001, during an AC/DC hiatus, Johnson had a one off reunion, for a short UK tour, with Geordie's 1977–80 line-up, performing largely hard rock cover versions. Special Collections hold the Chaplin Papers covering the years 1930-1990 and relate to his writing career and other involvements throughout his life. Born in 1975, she was born and grew up in Gateshead. Best known for Billy Elliot. He was born in Benwall in 1952 and often hosts the Sunday for Sammy Concerts held at Newcastle City Hall. Born in Ashington, 1937, he made his name playing for Manchester United whom he now sits on the Board of Directors for. Say no more, say no more... Singer/Songwriter with AC/DC. We have some of his, First poet to hold the Northern Arts Fellowship. A regular and popular performer at the BBC Proms and Sage Gateshead. Their second album, Don't Be Fooled By The Name (1974),[1] including a cover of traditional "House of the Rising Sun", failed to yield a hit. Your subject-specific guide to using library resources. Born in Newcastle in 1967, the Wilson twins are video artists who work together as a duo. Born in Northumberland in 1945, Kate grew up in nearby Sunderland. Born in Newcastle in 1961 Peter Beardsley  was actually signed to NUFC on 3 separate ocassions and was awarded an MBE for services to football in 1995. Zwei Tracks stammen von der zweiten Geordie-LP 'Don't Be Fooled By The Name' (1974): Going Down / Got To Know. He was also features briefly in Evita along with Madonna. The original (from February 1972) Geordie line-up included: Vic Malcolm (lead guitar), Tom Hill (bass guitar), Brian Gibson (drums) and Brian Johnson (lead vocals). Mitglieder: Brian Gibson (2), Brian Johnson, Rob Turnbull (2), Tom Hill, Vic Malcolm. Brian Epstein's plan was a success, and today the Beatles are ranked as the best-selling pop music artists of all time. Writer known for his work with Dick Clement on shows such as The Likely Lads, Director/Producer and younger brother of Ridley. 690 likes. Alumni of Byker Grove, Coronation Street and EastEnders. These pages focus primarily on the current line up of the band. Rob Turnbull (Dr. Known as Wor Jackie & cousin to the Charlton brothers. Winner of an Olivier Award for her role in, Playwright and screenwriter, born in Newcastle in 1966. • Thomas Allen - 20C/21C singer of many dialect songs including "Caa' Hawkie" from the CD Songs of Northumbria (MWMCDSP86) List of bands from Newcastle, United Kingdom, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geordie_(band)&oldid=1001424104, Pages using Template:Infobox musical artist with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Don't Do That" b/w "Francis Was a Rocker" (, "All Because of You" b/w "Ain't It Just Like a Woman" (, "Can You Do It" b/w "Red Eyed Lady" (EMI, June 1973) – UK No. Wink, wink. Playwright and screenwriter, born in Newcastle in 1966. PRETTYMUCH 17. Lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. We have some of his work in the Robinson Library. To this day his name is synonymous with that of Newcastle United. Boney M. was a west German band that covered genres like, disco, R&B, Europop, and even reggae. And Geordie cumin down the stair, And bands o' airn upon him. The Best of Geordie, Vol. 2. 100 best bands/artists of all time. Born Jarrow 1960, he is now a commentator for the BBC. Newcastle United paid £15million for him in 1996 making him the world's most expensive footballer at the time. Jimmy Nail The band kept going until 1976, after which Brian Johnson spent a few years doing sessions until joining AC/DC following the death of their previous singer, Bon Scott . Kidz Bop 23. Actress famous for playing Val in Emmerdale since 2004. … Westlife – one of the best Irish boy bands. Known for her front line reports from the worlds trouble spots, British soldiers joke that if she is sent to their posting they know they're in real trouble. Amateur photographer celebrated for his portrayal of  working class communities on Tyneside. Geordie is the proud name for one of the best bands to hail from the region. Actress/singer/dancer she won the second series of Strictly Come Dancing, scoring the first perfect 40 from the judges for her jive. Actress/singer/dancer she won the second series of Strictly Come Dancing, scoring the first perfect 40 from the judges for her jive. Born Glasgow, 1949 but grew up in Blyth. [1] Trying to compete with such British glam rock outfits as Slade and Sweet (Geordie supported the former on a UK tour, as well as the latter at a concert at the Rainbow Club, London in March 1973), they achieved UK Top 10 status with "All Because of You" (April 1973) and had a UK Top 20 hit with "Can You Do It" (July 1973). A Byker Grove alumni, she has also worked estensively with Live Theatre based on the Newcastle Quayside. NCT 8. Notable works include Top Gun, Days of Thunder & True Romance. Twice 9. Director/Producer. Best known for seminal project ", English international and club footballer who was born in Fulham in 1950. Born in Newcastle in 1983, she grew up in Walker. Notable works include Top Gun, Days of Thunder & True Romance. Although widely regarded as a 'Geordie comic' he was actually born in Penshaw in 1911 but we're prepared to overlook that on this occasion. Winner of an Olivier Award for her role in Legally Blonde, Jill was also the recipient of the first ever perfect score of 40 on Strictly Come Dancing. Born South Wales, 1913. 5 Seconds of Summer 14. In 1982, the original Geordie, but without Johnson, re-grouped as a quintet and went on to record an album titled No Sweat in 1983 with new singer Rob Turnbull and additional guitarist David Stephenson. Geordie guitarist Vic Malcolm had previously recorded with Influence and Yellow before joining U.S.A., which became Geordie before starting to record in 1972. CNCO 22. Special Collections hold the, Legendary news correspondent and alumni of Newcastle University, (her degree is in Scandinavian Studies). Having written about my own personal musical indoctrination — listening to Granny’s Intentions — above, my inclusion of Westlife in this list may seem strange and out of character. Varianten: Alle werden angezeigt | Geordie. [1] Johnson first appeared with AC/DC on their 1980 album, Back in Black. By. Born in Windsor, 1966 he is now a TV presenter & commentator. Born in Gosforth, 1954. L–R: Brian Gibson, Tom Hill, Brian Johnson, and Vic Malcolm. Brian Johnson hatte in den frühen 1970er-Jahren mit Geordie einige Auftritte als Vorgruppe der Band First poet to hold the Northern Arts Fellowship. Born in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1938. No Sweat Geordie. Musician, singer/songwriter & wearer of 'interesting outfits'. In the early 1970s, Geordie toured Australia regularly and gained a solid following in Newcastle, New South Wales, due to the "Newcastle" connection and the song "Geordie's Lost his Liggie" gained popularity and airplay in Newcastle. He left ‘Geordie’ after the band released their 1976 album ‘Save the World’. Born Tyne Dock, Tyne & Wear 1906. 1. Alumni of Byker Grove, Coronation Street and EastEnders. Comedian - don't know the name, you'll know the hair. Born Doncaster, 1951. Geordie singers are singers who are from the Tyneside region of England or singers who speak in the Geordie dialect. His legacy lives on in the City and University through The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation which works with scientists at Newcastle University to help develop cancer treatments. Born South Shields, 1937. Formed in 1965, the group defined the San Francisco Sound and was the first from the Bay Area to achieve international commercial success. Legendary news correspondent and alumni of Newcastle University, (her degree is in Scandinavian Studies). Actor famous for playing Dennis in Auf Wiedersehen Pet & more recently Les/Lesley in Benidorm. In 1972 and 1973, they had a few hits in the U.K., including the number six single "All Because of You" and "Can You Do It," which reached number 13. Don't Be Fooled By The… Geordie. Geordie. Footballer & younger brother of Jack. Notable works include Blade Runner, Alien & the Hovis adverts ("'e were a great baker were our dad."). I hae born seven sons to my Geordie dear, The seventh ne'er saw his … Their exhibition "Gamma" was nominated in 1999 for the Turner Prize. They were one of the regular touring bands to play at the "art deco" Savoy Theatre in Lambton. Born Newcastle upon Tyne, 1955. Born Hexham,1951. 1C00695740 7"-45 giri"… Geordie. While all eyes are on the throne, we pay tribute to our 50 favorite British artists—a rock 'n roll royal family of sorts. They were known as Geordie 2. [1] They also had several appearances on BBC Television including 15 appearances on Top of the Pops, one of which was in November 1972. Their first line-up included; Vic Malcolm (born Albert Victor Malcolm, 3… The Wildhearts Digits, Post Hardcore band from Newcastle upon Tyne & Northumberland; Dire Straits; DJ GOAT'S HEED; Drill; Dubstar (from Jesmond) Dune Alley sadly now broken up after the lead singer was sent to prison for undisclosed crimes committed towards minors. A sculpture of, Footballer & younger brother of Jack. Middle distance runner in the 80s - the 'Jarrow Arrow' set world records & won medals in his disciplines of 1500m, 200m & the mile. Born in Northumberland in 1945, Kate grew up in nearby Sunderland. 32, "Black Cat Woman" b/w "Geordie's Lost His Liggie" (EMI, November 1973), "She's a Teaser" b/w "We're Alright Now" (EMI, August 1974), "Ride on Baby" b/w "Got to Know" (EMI, October 1974), "Goodbye Love" b/w "She's a Lady" (EMI, June 1975), "Don't Do That" b/w "Keep on Rocking" (remix by Colin Thurston) (, Vic Malcolm (guitar, vocals) (1972-1975, 1976-1977), This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 16:41. After AC/DC's lead singer Bon Scott died in February 1980, AC/DC chose Brian Johnson (whose vocal talent had previously been praised by Scott) to take over lead vocal duties. Born South Shields 1989. However, when the young Newcastle band got together in 1971, they first called themselves U.S.A. and under that name played regularly at local universities and open-air concerts. Rolling Stone. The band signed a recording contract in 1980, but finally folded that spring when Johnson replaced the late Bon Scott in AC/DC.[1]. Born in North Shields in 1944, he actually starred in his brother Ridley's first film. Best known for seminal project "Byker" which is a photographic account (began in 1969) of the Newcastle community during the bulldozing of terraced streets to make way for the Byker Wall. Search. Songs Sort by: Bestselling. Rob) is a member of the band Gadji as of 2013. First & foremost a footballer but also a manager, & TV Pundit. He played for, Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Famous Birthdays. Sported one of the classic, Photographer, born in Finland in 1948. City Girls 20. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1941. Seventeen … But, and in all fairness to this boyband, they have achieved global success and popularity, and if that is a measure of greatness, well, so be it. https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-50-best-rock-bands-of-all-time Geordie were a British rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, most notably active in the 1970s. Borrow the DVD from the STC on Level 2. Hank Marvin, born Brian Robson Rankin, is best known as the lead guitarist for the Shadows, the backing band for Cliff Richard. Known for her front line reports from the worlds trouble spots, British soldiers joke that if she is sent to their posting they know they're in real trouble. After his football career was over, he managed Huddersfield Town & Fulham before a career in the media beckoned. Rockarchive's list A-Z of rock bands & music artists ranging from indie rock bands, classic rock bands, punk rock bands, through to jazz & blues. Both La Frenias & Clement were awarded OBEs for their work. Top Katz who are always ready to rumble. Played for Newcastle United in the Eighties and then returned to manage the team in the Nineties. https://parade.com/1020922/jessicasager/best-rock-bands-of-all-time Jefferson Airplane, a rock band based in San Francisco, California, was one of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock. MP3: £7.99. Singer/Songwriter with The Animals who had hits with songs such as Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood & the House of the Rising Sun, Eric Burdon was voted 57th in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of all time. Stray Kids 7. England & Newcastle United footballer. Born Gateshead, 1947. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr laid the groundwork for the legendary groups to come. This work is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Geordie guitarist Vic Malcolm had previously recorded with Influence and Yellow before joining U.S.A., which became Geordie before starting to record in 1972. Founder of the Great North Run & distance runner in his own right winning Bronze & Gold medals in the 10,000m & 5000m in the 1970s. Having achieved fame through one of the early reality tv shows Popstars The Rivals by being 1/5th of Girls Aloud, Cheryl is now a solo singer & a face of L'Oreal. BLACKPINK 4. Geordie Band… Their sound was influenced by British rock bands … Born in Ashington, 1937, he made his name playing for, Actor whose most memorable TV roles were in, Amateur photographer celebrated for his portrayal of  working class communities on Tyneside. In 2014, Vic Malcolm formed a new band, Dynamite, with Rick Mort and recorded an album, Rock 'Til You Drop, in 2014 on indie label Tabitha Records. Director/Producer and younger brother of Ridley. Has a varied CV ranging from Hot Fuzz to Hancock's Half Hour and Doctor Who to Dinnerladies. (Brother of Bobby). Former band of AC/DC singer Brian Johnson. Borrow the, Actress famous for playing Val in Emmerdale since 2004.
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