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Plaque unveiled at site of 2i’s coffee bar

Title
Plaque unveiled at site of 2i’s coffee bar
Genre
Interview
TX Date
30 Oct 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:03:40
Description
Interview with music journalist Pete Frame about the unveiling of a special plaque at the place where the 2i’s coffee bar in Soho, London stood in the 1950s and early 1960s. He says from humble beginnings the 2i’s grew to form a major part of British rock and roll history and featured early rockers such as Tommy Steele and Terry Dene. Includes music by Lonnie Donegan. Female interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Pete Frame
Keywords
London; Popular music; Rock music; Cafes; 2i’s

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