minnie ralores

[kev the rev]

Hi Terry , just read the 'Bridge House' book , and boy what a buzz - all those names and memories of when i used to be a regular there. I remember meeting Ken and Andy Scott somewhere in Plaistow (well it was all a bit of a blurr then LOL) they were just starting out in the Tickets at that time - great guys ,and i'm pleased they had some success out of it , i wish them well.I did play in the Minnie Ralores for a while (aka Mineral Ores - was the name  we started out with )I remember Sue Scott well as she was probably the best musician amongst us as she had guitar lessons and was well in front of the rest of us musically.I remember travelling around here and there playing in pubs , colleges etc , anywhere we could, and rehersing at Alan Gordon studios in Leytonstone (midland station area)after work .We recorded 3 tracks at a recording studio in Romford under the guidance and experience of Alan the writer of Crazy(well it was actually a converted freezer store).The tracks were ,'Urban guerilla' (spell check?) 'I'm not a monster' , and 'Crazy'  you kindly played the tape of those tracks one night in the bar  - cheers for that Terry. It would be nice to hear how things have turned out for the rest of the guys and gals ( i read in the book that they became a girl band?) , cheers and good luck with all  - Kev (aka Gerry Atrick)

[TerryMurphy]

Thanks Kev,glad you enjoyed the book,it does make the effort worth while when i get a reply like yours,yes i remember your name ,how could i forger Kev the Rev.you were the bloke with the dog collar,ha ha,
hope you looked under Bridge house records there a few posts about minni,and sue scott alan Draper.,Alsations,Minnie was at the book launch,had a picture taken with her,and had a nice chat,it taking a long time but we hope to release some of the material we have,I have got the tape you mentioned.and remember Jeff Ellis,he is going to digitly master all the tapes./Regards Terry M

[kev the rev]

Its all coming back to me now (slowly) I remember Alans sister Dyl , she joined us in the 'Ralores for a brief spell and she even played the mid solo on Crazy on her flute in rehersals, but it was Alans guitar solo which was used for the recording though - I seem to remember a sax player joining for a while too? - great times there for sure ,and i wonder ,whatever happened to Mark who used to do vocals with Minnie ?

[Julie]

Minnie was a good mate of mine in my Bridge House days, she and Sue Scott were the first people who were friendly to me when I first went there.
If anyone is still in touch with Lesley/Minnie, can they let me know. We have lost touch since I left London and I would love to get back in contact with her again.

[TerryMurphy]

Hi Julie,Minnie came to the book launch ,it was lovely to see her and her mates,had a picture taken with her .have a look at the pics from the launch.she  never gave me a forwarding number,i e.mailed sue scott a few years ago,if i can find i will send,T.M

[Julie]

Hi Terry
Either Minnie has changed an awful lot, or I've gone doolally, but I have gone over all the photos and can't for the life of me spot her on any of them!