Peckham Manor School Bob Marley Gig - anyone there?

[CraigJam]

Hi folks,

This is Craig here. Trying to get in touch with anybody who was a pupil at the school in 1972 (I think). This is a fantastic story. Bob Marley was broke and couldn't afford his fare back to Jamaica. Stranded in London, he was persuaded to play a lunch time gig at the school, along with Johnny Nash. (some pics attached). He went back to Jamaica after and promptly became reggae's first international superstar!

I run a ska and reggae night called Honey Hush at the Bussey and Peckham Peculiar has got in touch. They want to do a feature on the Bob Marley story and the club night and they'd love to interview anybody who was at the school gig.

This is your chance for Peckham Peculiar stardom. Fingers crossed some ex-pupils are out there.

ta

Craig

[Rolo Tomasi]

I think Parkdrive or Jah Lush might have attended Peckham Manor School.

[JackBauer24]

Hi Craig

I was at Peckham Mad House in 72; I was in Spud Murphys class. Remember Marley & Nash Gig, it was one of the few things worth remembering, but I do not wish to be interviewed.

[Jah Lush]

Not me. Parkdrive went to Peckham Manor School and I think you'll find there is a thread about it lurking somewhere in The Lounge.

I went to Tulse Hill. We had Muhammed Ali come and visit us in '74. Unfortunately, I missed it as I'd already walked out telling the headmaster he could shove his school up his arse. I never went back.

[Laur]

Looks like Parkdrive may be able to help?

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,60175,page=2

[CraigJam]

big thanks for posts folks. Peckham 'Madhouse,' love it. Wondered if they'r was any way of getting in touch with Parkdrive?

[Laur]

yes just double click on his name & message him...he was on here yesterday

[CraigJam]

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[Parkdrive]

Just responded to a PM

[Mick Mac]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Not me. Parkdrive went to Peckham Manor School and

> I think you'll find there is a thread about it

> lurking somewhere in The Lounge.

> I went to Tulse Hill. We had Muhammed Ali come and

> visit us in '74. Unfortunately, I missed it as I'd

> already walked out telling the headmaster he could

> shove his school up his arse. I never went back.

After that - He probably didn't want you back.....