There have been so many great bands of note in our area and here are some that we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
Enjoy some wonderful South Shields Squadronaires, Hebburn Crusaders, and Cleadon Marines.
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9. Leading the way in 1975
Ian Sanderson, 4, of Cleadon Marines Jazz Band was at the front of the march in Yorkshire in 1975. | Shields Gazette Photo: Shields Gazette
10. South Shields Squadronaires on the march
South Shields Squadronaires Juvenile Jazz Band marching to Oakleigh Gardens, Cleadon for a display in 1977. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Starring in 1979
South Shields Blue Stars were pictured taking part in the Easington Colliery Juvenile Jazz bands display 46 years ago. Photo: sg
12. Fellgate Falcons
Fellgate Falcons Jazz Band entertained the crowd at Boldon CA Cricket Club at their annual summer fair. Who can tell us which year this is? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette