BL65 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I am fairly certain that Roy Peacock, who rode at Belle Vue and Liverpool at one time, left the sport to concentrate on a vocal and musical career. I am not sure but think he is still alive and JUST maybe now known as Roy Chappell? I DO STAND BY TO BE CORRECTED ON THIS COMMENT!!! The Jazz magazine 'Crescendo' carried an article in the 'Band Call' column in September 1962 which stated that "Roy Peacock gave up a promising career as a speedway rider to become Roy Chappell, singer with Sid Phillips. Roy still gets out his bike, leathers and crash helmet when he comes home to Manchester. He practices on Ainsdale Sands, near Southport." Sid Phillips was a jazz bandleader. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe the sketch of two riders on the front cover of the 1960 Liverpool programme was drawn by Roy Peacock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Sprouts Alder he surely was a entertainer i wonder if Sprout liked sprouts i can't stand em. Lloyd 'Sprouts" Elder was one of the legends of speedway's early days and is recognised as one of the sport's all-time greats. The American was in the first wave of overseas riders to race in Britain in 1928. After his retirement he served in the California Highway Patrol. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouts_Elder http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=168 Edited February 18, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Lloyd 'Sprouts" Elder was one of the legends of speedway's early days and is recognised as one of the sport's all-time greats. The American was in the first wave of overseas riders to race in Britain in 1928. After his retirement he served in the California Highway Patrol. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouts_Elder http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=168 Some info http://www.wikivisually.com/wiki/Sprouts_Elder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 My great entertainers were old-time riders Eric Chitty, Howdy Byford and Dennis Newton. And they were entertainers in full definition of the words in the period between the late 1930s to probably the mid 1950s. They used to go on to the centre green mike and entertain the crowd by singing to them. Chitty was an especially talented vocalist and in the late 1930s even made several records. Newton added to his vocal talents by accompanying himself on the guitar. Yes - REAL entertainers in my opinion. Hackney could have provided a group in 1965, with promoter Len Silver, riders Howdy Byford and Malcom Brown all renowned entertainers. Not sure which one would have been the lead vocalist though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Mic Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 If the criteria is the riders that entertained you most on track, during my time watching the sport, from 1975 onwards, the ten riders that I feel have entertained me the most are:- PC Andrew Silver Mark Loram Vaclav Verner Richard Green Joe Screen Tomasz Gollob Chris Harris Nicki Pedersen Jason Crump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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