Band/Guitarist at Half Moon Pub

[adonirum]

A few of us were reminiscing last night about gigs from yesteryear and none of us could recall the musician's name, so thinking some of the musical stalwarts on here could help, such as parkdrive, steveo, otta (might be to young) etc.

I am referring back to the late seventies/early eighties and it was a band that we believe were named after him. He had "found fame" at one stage, but again we couldn't remember with whom. He/they played Sunday lunchtime gigs at the Half Moon. He was a large individual (think Leslie West) and had shoulder length hair and a beard, an appearance akin to the proverbial "biker" image. He/they always finished their set with a fantastic version of Rockin' Robin. He also told jokes during the set. Any answers?

[Otta]

I am too young, and don't know the answer.

But I do remember being taken there as a kid and seeing a guitarist who matches that description.

[DulwichFox]

Steve Waller

Went to William Penn school

Also played with Manfred Mans Earth Band..

Lovely chap

Foxy

[adonirum]

That's him!!

Thanks Dulwich Fox.

Also just looked him up, really sad to see he died so young.

They were great little Sunday lunchtime p**s-ups.

[Jah Lush]

He was a lovely bloke and a great guitarist and entertainer. Lost his battle with the bottle about 15 years ago. RIP Steve.

[Otta]

That is definitely the guy I remember being taken to see, but a bit later. I guess I was 12/13 so 1990ish.

[DulwichFox]

I remember him well..

He played at The 2 Brewers Clapham and If my memory serves me well at

The Newlands Tavern (The Stuart Arms) now The Ivy House.

He was a really ordinary guy who would talk amongst his audience

Died 6 February 2000

Foxy