Keighley Local Studies Library is hosting a special afternoon with musicians Bruce and Linda Russell on Saturday 4th October 2025. The pair were seen as Keighley’s rock’n’roll pioneers – from skiffle to the town’s first rock’n’roll group, The Presidents. They recorded their music and performed on the northern club circuit, at foreign air bases and Butlin’s holiday camps, and had a residency at Batley Variety Club.
This is the chance to hear tales about the top stars of the day – Shirley Bassey, Des O’Connor, Louis Armstrong, The Hollies, The Walker Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Gene Pitney, Robert Plant – and Frankie Howerd!
Tickets (only £2) are selling fast and places are limited so get in touch with the Library soon to book your place.
