THESE pictures from the Echo archives take us on a musical trip back through the years with some famous Essex faces.
Dr Feelgood, Alison Moyet and Depeche Mode are among such legends.
A time tunnel of images show crowds dying to meet Depeche Mode and Basildon star Alison Moyet, pictured marrying childhood sweetheart Malcolm Lee.
Legends - members of Dr Feelgood together in 1970
We’ve never been shy about our love for music and that of home grown talent.
Alison’s debut album ‘Alf’ was released in November 1984, reaching number one.
Love - star Alison Moyet married her childhood sweetheart Malcolm Lee in November 1983
Canvey’s Dr Feelgood have been setting venues alight for years, and we don’t expect it to change.
Of course, there’s chance for stars to visit stores or even pop out for fuel and, yes we’ve all been there desperate for a snap or autograph.
Stars - Depeche Mode with Peter Melville, Tony Baines and Lucy Hodson 1982
And these pictures really take us back to a world before smart phones and social media.
Laindon legends Depeche Mode rocked popular nightclub Raquels, in Basildon in November 1981, surrounded by screaming fans and girls.
Singers - Dr Feelgood in their October 1975 album Malpractice
Long queues formed outside the well-known venue as the music lovers waited desperately to get inside to see their musical favourites.
The band - perhaps best known for their Just Can’t Enough hit - also played other venues including Rayleigh’s alternative nightclub The Pink Toothbrush in the early 80s.
Club - Depeche Mode at Pink Toothbrush
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