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On 11 September 1968, police arrested and detained gangster Christopher Lambrianou, a key associate of British criminals the [[Kray twins]], after he was tracked down to The Elbow Room.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lockley|first=Mike|date=2015-10-03|title=Kray twins 'ordered murder of Eddie Fewtrell' during clubland feud in 1960s|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/kray-twins-ordered-murder-eddie-10183639|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lockley|first=Mike|date=2015-08-23|title=As Tom Hardy portrays the Krays in new film Legend, meet the Birmingham cop who sent their henchmen packing|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/tom-hardy-portrays-krays-new-9911002|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> |
On 11 September 1968, police arrested and detained gangster Christopher Lambrianou, a key associate of British criminals the [[Kray twins]], after he was tracked down to The Elbow Room.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lockley|first=Mike|date=2015-10-03|title=Kray twins 'ordered murder of Eddie Fewtrell' during clubland feud in 1960s|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/kray-twins-ordered-murder-eddie-10183639|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lockley|first=Mike|date=2015-08-23|title=As Tom Hardy portrays the Krays in new film Legend, meet the Birmingham cop who sent their henchmen packing|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/tom-hardy-portrays-krays-new-9911002|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> |
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During 1968, music performers at The Elbow Room included Sam Gopal Dream, [[Fairport Convention]], [[Blossom Toes]], [[Blonde on Blonde (rock group)|Blonde On Blonde]], The Toast, and Jimmy Griff.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Elbow Room {{!}} Birmingham Music Archive|url=https://www.birminghammusicarchive.com/elbow-room/|access-date=2021-08-12|website=www.birminghammusicarchive.com}}</ref> |
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In April 1989, rock musician Steve Winwood and fellow musicians [[Jim Capaldi]] and [[Ruby Turner]] played a secret Birmingham show at the nightclub to raise cash for the badly-burned victim of a house fire.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/memories-famous-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-7526798|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/gallery/nightclub-nostalgia-the-elbow-room-7525967|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> |
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On 17 April 1989, rock musician Steve Winwood and fellow musicians [[Jim Capaldi]] and [[Ruby Turner]] played a secret Birmingham show at the nightclub to raise cash for the badly-burned victim of a house fire.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/memories-famous-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-7526798|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/gallery/nightclub-nostalgia-the-elbow-room-7525967|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> The club manager at the time was Albert Chapman. |
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In September 2008, the club was refurbished and relaunched by Colin Rogan, who had worked there for more than 27 years before taking over. Rogan was the new owner and Stella Hinsley the new licensee. One of the venue's first launch events was an under-18s disco held on 11 September 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/gallery/nightclub-nostalgia-the-elbow-room-7525967|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> During this time, the venue was described by its owners as "Birmingham's longest running club".<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Elbow Room, Birmingham|url=https://en-gb.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=48804314948&id=74877204930|access-date=2021-08-12|website=en-gb.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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[[West Midlands Police]] noted “There was a lack of control inside the premises” and said that the club had run ‘high risk events’, attracting gangs. It was reported the nightclub would remain "closed for good".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Elkes|first=Neil|date=2012-09-04|title=Bid to re-open Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room fails|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/local-news/bid-re-open-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-3909937|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Business Live|language=en}}</ref> |
The venue closed in May 2012 after shots had been fired outside the venue just before 6am on April 28.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies|language=en|work=BirminghamLive|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/memories-famous-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-7526798|access-date=2021-08-12}}</ref> CCTV footage also revealed a customer in possession of a handgun inside the club within sight of security staff.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Live|first=Birmingham|date=2012-05-29|title=Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room closes after shooting incident|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/birmingham-nightclub-the-elbow-room-closes-185953|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> Club owner Rogan said he had been forced to shut due to a license "wrangle" following the incident and two attempts to obtain a new license within the three months following the incident were blocked by [[Birmingham City Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/memories-famous-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-7526798|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Elkes|first=Neil|date=2012-09-04|title=Bid to re-open Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room fails|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/local-news/bid-re-open-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-3909937|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Business Live|language=en}}</ref> [[West Midlands Police]] noted “There was a lack of control inside the premises” and said that the club had run ‘high risk events’, attracting gangs. It was reported the nightclub would remain "closed for good".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Elkes|first=Neil|date=2012-09-04|title=Bid to re-open Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room fails|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/local-news/bid-re-open-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-3909937|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Business Live|language=en}}</ref> |
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In July 2014, Tony Sofiano, a former owner of The Elbow Room, died of leukaemia, aged 71.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bentley|first=David|date=2014-07-29|title=Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/memories-famous-birmingham-nightclub-elbow-7526798|access-date=2021-08-12|website=BirminghamLive|language=en}}</ref> |
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As of August 2021, The Elbow Room was listed on [[Google]] as 'Temporarily closed'.<ref>{{Cite web|title=the elbow room birmingham - Google Search|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=the+elbow+room+birmingham&oq=the+elbow+room+birmingham&aqs=chrome..69i57.5692j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8|access-date=2021-08-12|website=www.google.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:54, 12 August 2021
The Elbow Room is a traditional nightclub in the Aston area of Birmingham, England. It played a significant part in the formation of the rock band, Traffic, in the late 1960s.[1]
History
On 11 September 1968, police arrested and detained gangster Christopher Lambrianou, a key associate of British criminals the Kray twins, after he was tracked down to The Elbow Room.[2][3]
During 1968, music performers at The Elbow Room included Sam Gopal Dream, Fairport Convention, Blossom Toes, Blonde On Blonde, The Toast, and Jimmy Griff.[4]
On 17 April 1989, rock musician Steve Winwood and fellow musicians Jim Capaldi and Ruby Turner played a secret Birmingham show at the nightclub to raise cash for the badly-burned victim of a house fire.[5][6] The club manager at the time was Albert Chapman.
In September 2008, the club was refurbished and relaunched by Colin Rogan, who had worked there for more than 27 years before taking over. Rogan was the new owner and Stella Hinsley the new licensee. One of the venue's first launch events was an under-18s disco held on 11 September 2008.[7] During this time, the venue was described by its owners as "Birmingham's longest running club".[8]
The venue closed in May 2012 after shots had been fired outside the venue just before 6am on April 28.[9] CCTV footage also revealed a customer in possession of a handgun inside the club within sight of security staff.[10] Club owner Rogan said he had been forced to shut due to a license "wrangle" following the incident and two attempts to obtain a new license within the three months following the incident were blocked by Birmingham City Council.[11][12] West Midlands Police noted “There was a lack of control inside the premises” and said that the club had run ‘high risk events’, attracting gangs. It was reported the nightclub would remain "closed for good".[13]
In July 2014, Tony Sofiano, a former owner of The Elbow Room, died of leukaemia, aged 71.[14]
As of August 2021, The Elbow Room was listed on Google as 'Temporarily closed'.[15]
Location
The Elbow Room is located at the junction of Potters Lane and High Street in Aston. The nightclub is next to the Legacy Centre of Excellence (formerly the Drum Arts Centre and Aston Hippodrome. The site of The Elbow Room was formerly the Burlington restaurant, near the corner of Burlington Street.
The Elbow Room's address is 146 High St, Aston, Birmingham B6 4US.
Notable patrons
Musician Ozzy Osbourne, who grew up in Aston, and his Black Sabbath band members reportedly frequented the nightclub with footballer George Best.[16]
Charlie Kray, older brother of the Kray twins, was photographed at the nightclub in 1995.[17]
References
- ^ "Traffic". Brumbeat. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Lockley, Mike (2015-10-03). "Kray twins 'ordered murder of Eddie Fewtrell' during clubland feud in 1960s". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Lockley, Mike (2015-08-23). "As Tom Hardy portrays the Krays in new film Legend, meet the Birmingham cop who sent their henchmen packing". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ "Elbow Room | Birmingham Music Archive". www.birminghammusicarchive.com. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
{{cite web}}: no-break space character in|title=at position 11 (help) - ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ "The Elbow Room, Birmingham". en-gb.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Live, Birmingham (2012-05-29). "Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room closes after shooting incident". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Elkes, Neil (2012-09-04). "Bid to re-open Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room fails". Business Live. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Elkes, Neil (2012-09-04). "Bid to re-open Birmingham nightclub The Elbow Room fails". Business Live. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ "the elbow room birmingham - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Memories of famous Birmingham nightclub the Elbow Room as co-founder dies". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Bentley, David (2014-07-29). "Nightclub nostalgia: The Elbow Room". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
External links
- The Elbow Room Facebook page (2008-2009)[1]