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John Sicolo, Newports godfather of the underground passed way today

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Started by Floyd in Chit-Chat

Many of you will have been to T? Shows in Newport TJ’s over the years so it’s with much sadness that I learned today that the owner John Sicolo passed away this morning. John was one of those people that you could meet once and he’d always remember you, I was lucky enough to have 15 years of good times thanks to John and TJ’s.
There are a few tribute pages on Facebook and BBC music have requested any memories you may have for a special tribute recording.

Posted on Sun, 14 March 2010 at 22:28

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#1

Old twat wrote:

Sent a message to Rene earlier asking him to forward the news to the band. Like most of us who saw those incredibly early Therapy gigs at TJ’s John was an instant fan and looked forward to them returning just as much as anyone else. To say he helped put Newport on the map for those brilliant, if brief, moments way back in the day is an understatement to say the least. I grew up in TJ’s and saw him lose Trilby and thought he’d be indestructable after he came through that.

He’ll be missed and remembered by many.

Posted on Mon, 15 March 2010 at 00:00

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

its going to be strange going to tj’s and john not being around. alot of fond memories of tjs and john. impressive thing was he seemed to be at the venue no matter what, never been to a gig there that he hasnt shown his face at, and that is pretty fucking impressive. he always seemed to have quite a laid back and chilled out approach to alot of things and treated his customers as if they were friends or families, something i’ve never really seen at any venue of its size/status before and doubt i ever will again.

Posted on Mon, 15 March 2010 at 00:20

#3

Floyd wrote:

Everyone had a huge amount of respect for him and you knew you’d crossed the line if you got one of his legendary clips round the earhole! A very warm and funny man who will be greatly missed

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=3601498 … amp;ref=nf

Posted on Mon, 15 March 2010 at 10:50

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fatboy wrote:

Though I’ve never been to TJ’s, I’m shocked and saddned to hear of his gentleman’s passing, though he had been ill for some time and struggled to keep the venue going. I was aware that T? played there supporting Hole before I got into them (T?, that is) and have played there on their last UK tour.

If there’s something to keep this man’s memory alive and that’s to have fund raisers to keep TJ’s doors open, and perhaps I will make an overdue visit.

Posted on Mon, 15 March 2010 at 16:14

#5

Old twat wrote:

Alright Fatboy,

Yeah, Therapy played there a few times before the Hole gig (the famous one where Kurt turned up and John insisted he pay the £3 to get in) and loads of times since. There were things in the pipeline anyway to try and raise some cash before this happened and I believe they may still go ahead, if only to keep the club out of the hands of those who wouldn’t understand that sometimes it isn’t about making pots of dosh, it might just really and truthfully be about the music.

Keep your ears out and I’ll post anything that occurs on here and hope to see you there sometime in the near future.

Posted on Mon, 15 March 2010 at 19:01

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/videos-and-pics/2010/03/15/tjs-faces … -26037754/

interview with his grandson.

if i have the money i’ll be going to see skindred on friday at tj’s.

Posted on Tue, 16 March 2010 at 13:41

#7

Old twat wrote:

Would be kinda fitting it’s one of the older Newport bands that see everything off it that’s what happens.

Posted on Tue, 16 March 2010 at 14:29

#8

Floyd wrote:

Cheers for the link to the interview, I’ll definately be at the Skindred show on Friday so will raise a dark rum for John

Posted on Tue, 16 March 2010 at 16:29

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

if you see someone in a therapy? Tshirt with glasses on say hi.

Posted on Tue, 16 March 2010 at 20:03

#10

Old twat wrote:

There is now a bit of bother regarding arsehole jobsworths in the council. It appears that because John is now dead his licensce is now invalid. Many people are trying many things, including asking our local politicians, to overlook certain conditions, which obviously they cannot. Turn up anyway and let’s see if we cannot get by this nonesense somehow. May be a dry gig though.

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 02:21

#11

Gav wrote:

If the place doesn’t have a license to serve alcohol - can you not just take your own?

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 08:16

#12

Old twat wrote:

That is one possibilty yes and one that’s been suggested but there are a few people in office who couldn’t care less about the place so if they can find an infraction then they’ll shout it from the rooftops. I shall find out more today and post it here.

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 09:54

#13

Gav wrote:

Seems a real shame - didn’t really know anything about the place until now, but it sounds like the guy loved what he did and loved the club.

There is too little of that about any more.

It will be a sad day when they turn it into a fucking Labatts Apollo, or worse - shut it down.

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 12:28

#14

Floyd wrote:

Dean who owns Rockaway Records/Kriminal Records should have some info by tomorrow so I will update as I hear what is happening

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 20:44

#15

Old twat wrote:

What Floyd said.

Posted on Wed, 17 March 2010 at 22:34

#16

Old twat wrote:

THE MAN FROM THE COUNCIL, HE SAY…YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Over 500 expected so if you have some favourite footwear don’t wear ‘em.

:-)

Posted on Thu, 18 March 2010 at 14:24

#17

Floyd wrote:

Amazing! Is it still in TJ’s as I’ve just seen a post a few secs ago on the Skindred FB page from Vice saying that its on but in the Bassment on Stow Hill

Posted on Thu, 18 March 2010 at 14:28

#18

Floyd wrote:

OK, scratch that last question, I’ve just had a message from one of the band and it is in the Bassment http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=376330711335&ref=nf

Posted on Thu, 18 March 2010 at 14:31

#19

Floyd wrote:

Turd, that link was intended to be for the Skindred Homecoming Group on Facebook but it fucked up. Show is on, in Bassment and original tickets are still valid

Posted on Thu, 18 March 2010 at 14:33

#20

Old twat wrote:

Yep, that’s what seems to be happening although Dean was sure it was in TJ’S. This is getting a tad confusing to say the least.

Posted on Thu, 18 March 2010 at 21:22

#21

Old twat wrote:

Defo in the basement as you said. Enzo will never have seen bar takings like tonight. I’m giving it a miss but enjoy :-)

Posted on Fri, 19 March 2010 at 16:27

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

i’ve decided to give it a miss as well. shame really. i wish i went now, but its a bit late.

Posted on Fri, 19 March 2010 at 21:05

#23

Old twat wrote:

Don’t be, I was just around the corner and as I thought, it just wasn’t big enough for the numbers as mates were coming out drenched and they hadn’t even made it to the bar. Great gig though apparently, if you were in early :-)

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 03:05

#24

Floyd wrote:

That was some gig! Reminiscent of TJ’s sweatbox shows of old with the whole place going off! We were queueing by 7.30 and in by about 8.30 so we got a decent spot where it wasn’t too rammed. You missed a good one tonight hopefully I got some decent pics too :-)

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 04:15

#25

Old twat wrote:

;Post ‘em up matey, I’ve promised myself I’ll not regret prefering a quieter night in Le Pub but deep down I’m curious as to how everyone came out that sweaty.

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 13:34

#26

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

A word from Therapy?

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 14:12

#27

Old twat wrote:

Yeah, cheers Hooch, I posted a link to this on John’s tribute page on bookface. 5000 people joined this group in under a second or something along those amazing lines. I should have passed back messages from people grateful for Therapy’s thoughts but I know a few have emailed the band anyway.

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 14:31

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Floyd wrote:

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Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 15:17

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Old twat wrote:

Now that’s a nice touch, using the TJ’s backdrop. I’m amazed they managed to peel it off the wall mind the amount of beer that’s been soaked into it.

Posted on Sat, 20 March 2010 at 16:39

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