I used to spend a lot of time in Good Vibrations growing up. I bought an LP called Maiden Australia there. It got me into Hunters & Collectors and Split Enz. In it's last closing down sale, I picked up Strict Rules for a couple of quid. I've heard it has since reopened. Again. For the umpteenth time.
A Belfast institution.
As for never hearing the bands....he was responsible for releasing Teenage Kicks, by the Undertones. if you haven't heard that, you don't know music.
Stephen
Thought some workers might be interested in this
We saw Good vibrations on Friday night - definitely worth a look. It tells the story of Terri Hooley, owner of Good vibrations record store in the heart of Bomb alley in Belfast in the late 70s. He ended up releasing lots of Belfast punk records on his own as the majors wouldn't touch them. The punk scene acted as a bridge between the Unionists and Republicans. Have to admit I'd never heard of
him or most of the bands, but the songs really jump out the
speakers at you - eg
The bloke who plays Terri Hooley does a great job, and there's good mix of humour and darkness to make for a satisfying film whether you're into the music or
not.
Cheers,
David
