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Explore the vibrant world of 1960s Newcastle, where Club a'Gogo stood at the heart of the burgeoning R&B music scene and also the underground Mod movement. This rather downbeat club on Percy Street played a pivotal role in launching iconic bands like The Animals onto an unsuspecting world.

Dive into exclusive stories, rare memorabilia, and interviews with the original Newcastle mods who share an untold history which celebrates Newcastle’s rich musical heritage. Find out more in Jools Whitfield's book 'Club a'Gogo & The Mod Scene of 60s Newcastle' meticulously researched and documented, preserving this importance piece of history forever.

Discovering Club a'Gogo and Newcastle's 1960s Mod Scene

The book 'Club a'Gogo & The Mod Scene of 1960s Newcastle' was published in 2022 and explores how Club a'Gogo came to stand as a legendary cornerstone in Newcastle’s vibrant musical heritage. Revered for its pivotal role in bringing new R&B bands to Newcastle and hot housing local bands. The club was THE place to go for the mods of the North East. Club a'Gogo played a significant part in launching iconic acts like The Animals onto the world stage.

Jools Whitfield has worked tirelessly to promote and celebrate the history of Club a'Gogo and of the 60s Mod scene. Her book delves into the past, exploring fascinating stories from the era from those who were there. The mods and club goers who were lucky enough to have been young in the 60s and experienced those unforgettable sounds and styles that defined Newcastle’s golden age of music.

Club a'Gogo is remembered as a cornerstone of Newcastle’s vibrant 1960s rhythm and blues music scene, playing a pivotal role in the rise of the Mod movement and serving as the launchpad for internationally renowned acts such as The Animals, the club even becoming known as the 'home of The Animals'. Driven by a passion to preserve and celebrate this unique musical heritage, my book about the club shines a spotlight on the stories, influences, and cultural impact that shaped an era. Starting my research for the book in 2019, I have worked tirelessly to document, share, and honour the remarkable legacy of Club a'Gogo and the dynamic energy of 1960s Newcastle.

Jools Whitfield

Discover the legacy of Club a'Gogo, an iconic venue that was at the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant 1960s Mod scene. This website is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of Newcastle, shining a spotlight on the club's pivotal role in shaping the sound of an era. .Through detailed historical accounts, rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and features from Jools Whitfield, author of 'Club a'Gogo & The Mod Scene of 60s Newcastle', it brings this influential chapter of music history to life.

Whether you're a lifelong music fan or discovering the Mod movement for the very first time, immerse yourself in the stories, style, and history of Club a'Gogo.