Look at the legends who graced stages in South Shields and Jarrow.
The famous Jimi Hendrix gig at the New Cellar was only one of the many highlights.
Others included Eric Clapton and Cream at the same venue, Gerry & The Pacemakers at Club Franchi in Jarrow, and Lulu and The Luvvers at Club Latino in Crossgate in South Shields.
Have a look at a list of some truly amazing live shows.
In case you missed it;
5. Rosie was a hit
British TV’s favourite chimpanzee, Rosie, was in town to officially open the town’s Fine Fare self-service store. She proved a hit with staff and shoppers alike in 1962. | sg
6. Joe Brown & The Bruvvers
Singer Joe Brown was one of the biggest British stars of the early 1960s. He appeared at the La Strada in South Shields in 1965 | Getty Images Photo: Keystone Features/Getty Images
7. Jimi Hendrix at the New Cellar
Hendrix had still to crack the big time when he was booked to play The New Cellar club, in the town’s Thomas Street, as part of a punishing debut British tour of smaller venues. By the evening of the gig on February 1, 1967, debut single Hey Joe had crashed into the United Kingdom top 10 and South Shields had bagged itself an overnight sensation. | Iconic Media
8. On stage in the 60s
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown pictured performing in the 1960s. The Cellar Club in South Shields was doing a roaring trade thanks to live acts such as this one in 1967.(Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) | Getty Images