Were you a Boldon Melody Maker or a Golden Eagle?
Were your days in the Hebburn Crusaders among the best of your life, or how about your time in the Cleadon Marines or Simonside Hussars.
Each of these jazz bands – and many more – feature in this look back to the 1970s and 1980s.
Which jazz band were you a member of and what was your role in it? Get in touch and tell us more.
Each of these jazz bands – and many more – feature in this look back to the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Fellgate Falcons
Fellgate Falcons Jazz Band entertain the crowd at Boldon CA Cricket Club at their annual summer fair. Who can tell us which year this is? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Stars from 1972
Members of the South Shields Blue Starts watching other bands compete in 1972. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Back to 1971
The South Shields Simonside Hussars had just been formed when this 1971 photo was taken. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Cleadon Marines
It's April 1971 and Cleadon Marines Band is pictured leading the parade of jazz bands along Ocean Road to the carnival at Bents Park. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette