A ROCK'n'roll band who cut their first acetate LP at a house in Crosby is holding a reunion gig – 50 years on from when they were first formed.
The Dominoes have had numerous members since they got together in 1957.
Now they will bring all the line-ups together at a special gig at Crosby Comrades Club, on October 12.
To mark the occasion, Memories will look back on the history of the band, in a three-part series, who have played on the same bill as some of the greats and almost had the legendary Ringo Starr as their drummer.

The Dominoes originally consisted of guitarists George Watson and Charlie Flynn, both 16 and drummer Cliff Roberts, 15, all from Seaforth and whose idea it was to form the band.
They were joined by Litherland lad Arthur Baker on vocals and Sam Hardie, from Crosby on piano, both classmates of Cliff at Waterloo Grammar School.
The band played their first gig at Caradoc Mission’s Old Hall in Seaforth which became a regular practice venue.

The same year, The Dominoes cut an acetate LP after a session at Sam Hardie’s home, on Cambridge Road.
Brian Whity, of Lambda Records, taped the tracks onto a reel-to-reel, then cut the disc back at the Lambda Studio.
It is believed six copies were made, three of which are in existence, and still playable, today.
In 1958, the band were joined by Teddy Taylor, from Seaforth, a guitarist with solo vocals and duets with Arthur.
The reformed band were given bookings at Litherland Town Hall while the residents, The Dave Anthony Band, took a break.
A second acetate was also cut at Sam’s house, with six copies made, two of which are still in existence.

Not long after the recording, George and Charlie left the band to be replaced by Seaforth resident and former James Boy Bobby Thomson.
Two 78 RPM discs were made with three songs on each which can still be played today.
The Dominoes reunion gig will take place at Crosby Comrades Club, Liverpool Road, Crosby.
Tickets, priced £10, are available by calling 920 7884 or 01942 601 359.

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