I'm very surprised that helen shapiro was allowed to perform in that time a communist country. Were there many artists from the west in the 60's that were allowed to tour behind the iron curtain ?
Manfred Mann laid claim to being the first British group to perform behind the Iron Curtain. This is not so, Tony Bolton and the Federals were the first. Both the Federals and Helen Shapiro were breaking new ground when they toured Romania.
I know who Tony Bolton is. I used to play in the Beatniks back in 59. We used to play the American Airbases around the London area, the California Ballroom at Dunstable and many other venues. Tony went on to form the Federals with Mike Bush (Base) and Roy Brown (drums). Me, I got a proper job.
If anyone knows of Tony's whereabouts I would like to catch up with him. Cheers,
Yes I did see your Message. Thanks for the Info, Some People had been asking Me about Tony Bolton, and I had not heard of him Until I found this Clip on the Pathe News Website.
22 year old helen in a mini- skirt. beautiful plus sexual dynamite. oh what the world missed.
seratt007 2 years ago
@seratt007 Right, it's a shame she later turned into a christian (messianic) fundamentalist.
dallaskenn 8 months ago
I'm very surprised that helen shapiro was allowed to perform in that time a communist country. Were there many artists from the west in the 60's that were allowed to tour behind the iron curtain ?
dee1974raz 2 years ago
Hello Dee-Diana,
Manfred Mann laid claim to being the first British group to perform behind the Iron Curtain. This is not so, Tony Bolton and the Federals were the first. Both the Federals and Helen Shapiro were breaking new ground when they toured Romania.
Regards,
Dave
QMSman 2 years ago
i love tony bolton's voice! Check up his wonderful version of "twilight time" - he is the best!
d1ana8 2 years ago
I have since tracked Tony Bolton down to Spain, it is 50 years since we last met. We have both changed a little!!!!.
QMSman 2 years ago
I know who Tony Bolton is. I used to play in the Beatniks back in 59. We used to play the American Airbases around the London area, the California Ballroom at Dunstable and many other venues. Tony went on to form the Federals with Mike Bush (Base) and Roy Brown (drums). Me, I got a proper job.
If anyone knows of Tony's whereabouts I would like to catch up with him. Cheers,
Dave White
QMSman 2 years ago
Yes I did see your Message. Thanks for the Info, Some People had been asking Me about Tony Bolton, and I had not heard of him Until I found this Clip on the Pathe News Website.
PIGGIE58 2 years ago
Sorry for asking, but who the heck was Tony Bolton?
nthglasScotland 3 years ago
I've got no idea. I'm a Helen Shapiro Fan first. Tony Bolton just Happened to be in the Video.
PIGGIE58 3 years ago
HELEN GOES MOD!!! TOO MUCH!!! Love it, Piggie, thanks for posting.
Wayne in Texas
LaVerne37 3 years ago
ALRIGHT!!!
Thanks piggie58 for this clip (like the mini!)
bedouinboy 3 years ago