1964 Howard Conder first came to London and met with David Bowie and other Legends at the GiaConda.
1964 Howard Conder first came to London and met with David Bowie and other Legends at the GiaConda.
Back in the days when Howard first moved down to London having just left playing the drums for the Barron Knights, he began looking for work as a professional musician and soon discovered the place where all the Musos would meet was Denmark Street affectionately known as Tin Pan Alley.
If you needed to buy a musical instrument, or you were looking for a music publishing or record deal or looking to join a band, or even to make a demo, then you would go to this street off the Charing Cross Road near Soho. And the particular café to go to was the GiaConda where many in the music business would meet to chat and hope that some work would come your way or a good connection would make your day with while.
The GiaConda was THE place to be.
Howard met the present owner recently and he asked him if they could film inside his iconic cafe, he very kindly let them in to film this interview.
Howard said it is indeed a privilege to have such great memories of his early days in the music industry.
Watch the other videos like ‘How I met Bob Marley’ which also introduces the Howard Conder Music Centre in Eden Street Kingston Upon Thames when he was supplying kit to many famous artists including Johnny Nash, Bob Marley, The Moody Blues, Rolling Stones and many other famous household names.
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Life Stories Videos
- Howard Conder life stories starting from Birth
- Howard Conder School Days
- How Howard Conder got involved in music
- Howard Conder Vs Barron Knights – 1963
- Howard Conder heads for the bright lights of London meeting Rod Stewart and Joe Meek
- Joe Brown, surely this is a miracle?
- Howard Conder becomes more interested in producing records than playing the drums
- How did Howard Conder get to work for NEMS the Beatles management company?
- Reflections of Charles Brown – by Howard Conder
- Howard Conder’s first marriage fails
- Howard does business with Decca Records for the Moody Blues Recordings
- 1975 – The next big event in the lives of Howard Conder and his first wife Annette
- How Howard Conder Met Johnny Nash and Bob Marley
- Howard Conder’s first London meeting with David Bowie and other musical Legends at GiaConda
- A New Life for Howard and Lesley, a new start living in America.
- Howard Conder called to Romania 1989 after the death of Nicolae Ceaușescu
- After Romania, The Conder family return to the UK having lived and worked in America
- The Conders are finally approved to adopt baby Rebecca.
- Howard Conder Goes to Prison!
- The Conders attend Cornerstone Church in Esher
- From Tragedy to Triumph: Howard Conder’s Journey of Divine Intervention and Hope
- Faith, Fate, and Foster Care: The Conder’s Extraordinary Journey
- First showing of some of the Life Stories Romania segments on Late Show with Howard & Lesley Conder
