Your pal was right, chicken in a basket was a must.

There were a few Theatre clubs around Liverpool in those days and all showed top acts. I loved the Shakey (Shakespeare) in town as well.

Alinsons made Litherland the place to go at the week-end, and they came.
A few I can remember seeing, Del Shannon, The Drifters, Black Abbots, Frankie Vaughan, Engelbert, Tom O'Connor and so many more. Who'd have thought you'd see all these stars just a short walk from your house?