The Electric Stadium or Greyhound in
Chadwell Heath played a very big part in the history of Small World.
Not only did they play there on numerous occasions but they also be seen
there on many other nights.
The doormen were very friendly towards
the band and many a good laugh was had with Danny, Richard, Little Ray
and the others. Ray Milton the first manager of the Electric Stadium
booked
many
'up
and coming'' bands to play at the venue. These included Haircut 100 and
Marillion.
Another part of the furniture at The
Greyhound was the DJ, Monty Zero (aka Steve the breadboy). Monty went
on to do many other things after the Grayhound closed including DJ at
the Marquee in Wardour St and appearing TV in a documentary about prositution.
(mmm nice one Monty!).
There were a wide range of bands that
played at the Greyhound and many types of music. Because of the friendly
atmosphere the pub had many regulars who didn't mind what music was being
played as long as it was live! When more 'Disco' nights were introduced
the numbers went down and it wasn't long before the music venue was shutdown
to be replaced by pool tables.
Small World probably played at The Electric
Stadium more than any other band, they always pulled in a good crowd
and we always drunk loads! Other regulars inlcluded Chemical Alice,
Park Avenue, Jackie Lynton, Montage Real Estate, Fruit Eating Bears,
Orange Cardigan, Le Mat, Cuddly Toys, Mad Shadows, National Gold, Deep
Machine, Manufactured Romance, Desolation Angels, Fast Eddie, Rock Goddess
and Scarlet Party.
