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Teenage pop star crushes…( a very shallow thread…)

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MayBee70 Sat 11-May-24 18:13:47

I’m watching a programme about Graham Nash and it got me thinking about people in bands from my youth that I had crushes on. But, decades later there were other members of those groups that were largely ignored ( in a fanciable sort of way) that have aged so much better. Graham Nash is one such example. Roger Waters from Pink Floyd (who, imo morphed into Richard Gere). Charlie Watts from The Stones. Rings Starr has aged particularly well. It’s something I’ve often pondered on over the years but never mentioned it before.

tictacnana Mon 13-May-24 19:31:02

RINGO STARR! 😱Yuk!I believe Paul Jones has worn well and so did Dave Jones of the Monkees( RIP)

MissAdventure Mon 13-May-24 19:41:37

Did nobody fancy Mick Jagger?

HowVeryDareYou2 Mon 13-May-24 19:46:36

grin

MissAdventure Mon 13-May-24 19:49:14

I think I may have gone for Mick.
He had that air of danger about him.

He was a bit before my time, really

Smileless2012 Mon 13-May-24 19:51:15

Oooh no, I couldn't have coped with those lips MissA.

MissAdventure Mon 13-May-24 19:56:37

grin
No comment.

Georgesgran Mon 13-May-24 19:57:25

DH and I saw Andy Fairweather Lowe years ago at The Sage, Gateshead. He was so changed that he took his hat off and leaned into the audience and said ‘yes, it really is him!’ However, he sounded exactly the same.

Michael Hutchence -gorgeous, but I think dangerous to know!

MissAdventure Mon 13-May-24 19:59:34

Oh wasn't he just delicious.
It was late at night, and I was going to make some toast, but the sight of Michael stopped me in my tracks, literally.

NannyKnit Mon 13-May-24 20:43:52

Another Cat Stevens fan here. I too had a gorgeous poster of him.
But my biggest crush was Jonny Walker, his was the only fan club I ever joined. I fell in love with his voice and would have my little radio glued to my ear every night for his ‘Goodnight spot’ on Radio Caroline & loved Frinton Flashing as well. Can anyone else remember those pirate radio days? He played some wonderful soul music. It was years before I would listen to Radio 1.

MayBee70 Mon 13-May-24 22:00:51

MissAdventure

Was old yeller a dog?
smile

He was. They then made a film called Savage Sam which wasn’t as popular but it’s the one I remember and loved ( sings ‘there’s a hound dog back in Texas tiddly pom’). The internet is such a Time Machine. I watched Tommy Kirk and Savage Sam tonight. I think I rather liked Kevin Corcoran who always played Tommy Kirk’s younger brother, too. I’m going to get the grandchildren so watch Swiss Family Robinson to see if they like it.

Shel69 Mon 13-May-24 22:03:22

Steve Marriott from Small faces,Marc Bolan

MissAdventure Mon 13-May-24 23:18:59

Thanks MayBee70
smile

Mawmac Tue 14-May-24 10:56:16

Agree with so many suggestions. Paul Jones, Davy Jones (thought he sang Daydream Believer for me 😍), George Harrison, Paul Rodgers, David Cassidy, David Essex (still gorgeous) and Louella12 mentioned Pete Duel - I was also devastated when he died.

Spuddy Tue 14-May-24 11:33:26

Alan Williams' of The Rubettes also gets my ticker thumping!

HousePlantQueen Tue 14-May-24 12:44:54

Andy Fairweather-Lowe here too, not good looking as such, but pre-pubescent me was probably having a crush and not knowing why!

David Essex
Davy Jones (came into restaurant where I worked in London, unpretentious, charming, small.
Keith Richard (truly beautiful as a young man)
James Taylor
Cat Stevens, then and now, he has aged well
Peter Frampton

mary294 Tue 14-May-24 12:46:02

DAVID ESSEX i stood behind him in the bank i couldn't speak or move and then he left he is totally gorgeous a bit shorter than I thought

Dogmum2 Tue 14-May-24 13:22:55

Oddly my music crushes were/are not my type in real life. Paul Weller, Eminem, Donny Munroe....eclectic range of music.

However, a year or so ago i saw (on TV) Morten Harket singing acoustically, i was never a fan back in the day, but he was so good and i will admit to a 'ooooh i say.....' moment! He is now on my list of people i want to see live.

Alison333 Tue 14-May-24 15:14:54

At the age of 7, I was going to marry George Harrison but by age 11 I'd ditched him for Barry Gibb (pre disco)!

songstress60 Tue 14-May-24 16:21:32

Peter Sarsdedt and Dave Dee and Cat Stevens

MissAdventure Tue 14-May-24 16:37:39

I just checked out Cat Stevens, as he seems quite a popular guy.
He was handsome.

MayBee70 Tue 14-May-24 16:47:02

MissAdventure

I just checked out Cat Stevens, as he seems quite a popular guy.
He was handsome.

Still is. Did an amazing set at Glastonbury last year.

petra Tue 14-May-24 16:52:30

HousePlantQueen
As he was in this pic.

MayBee70 Tue 14-May-24 16:55:40

Dogmum2

Oddly my music crushes were/are not my type in real life. Paul Weller, Eminem, Donny Munroe....eclectic range of music.

However, a year or so ago i saw (on TV) Morten Harket singing acoustically, i was never a fan back in the day, but he was so good and i will admit to a 'ooooh i say.....' moment! He is now on my list of people i want to see live.

Years ago we had a music club at work. Each month we bought an LP and everyone taped it ( but don’t tell anybody wink). When it was my turn to choose I chose Ah a and was mocked for it. They were deemed to be too pop’y. But they really have stood the test of time and are widely acclaimed. Not sure if they’re still performing together…they seem to split up and reform on a regular basis. Like many bands they seem to hate each other and I can’t help but feel Mortens gorgeousness contributed to it!

HousePlantQueen Tue 14-May-24 18:54:39

petra

HousePlantQueen
As he was in this pic.

gringrin

BlueBelle Tue 14-May-24 19:00:57

Well Elvis ❤️ and Adam Faith and from the film Dirk Bogarde never having a clue he was gay, bless my innocence