Travel back in time to the beat: Brinkumer Backstube rocks with memories!

Travel back in time to the beat: Brinkumer Backstube rocks with memories!

Last Friday, a special kind of musical journey through time took place in the Multi-Generation House (MGH) in Brinkum. The old bakery of the former Schaumlöffel bakery was filled to capacity when Heinz Sürstedt, a passionate oldies fan, invited people to the eighth edition of his “Back then it was” event. Originally planned as a one-off presentation of 1960s rock 'n' roll, the series developed into an ongoing series due to the level of interest.

Among the numerous guests, whose average year of birth was in the 1950s, there were also well-known musicians from the beat scene. Uwe Meseberg from the Bobbies, Werner Bolte from Mercy Time and many other artists were there to reminisce with the fans. The operator of the former “Toulouse” discotheque, Rolf Thoben, was also among the guests and created a nostalgic atmosphere in the MGH Brinkum.

Raffle and record heights

A highlight of the evening was the raffle of rare records. Werner Brennecke, a supporter of Heinz Sürstedt, made three special records available from his collection. The visitors received raffle tickets and Ulrike Dunkhase-Niemeyer selected the lucky winners. The three winners were delighted to receive an LP by King Size Taylor, a live recording from Hamburg's Star Club from 1964 and recordings by various renowned bands.

The appearance of Reiner Klintworth, an experienced bassist and connoisseur of Beatschene, was particularly amusing. His love of 60s music and his extensive knowledge of the bands of that era made the event an informative and entertaining experience. According to Klintworth, it is very important to him to interview contemporary witnesses and keep the stories alive. He has already interviewed 180 musicians and is promoting knowledge about this exciting time in music history.

Insights into Beat culture

With his lecture “How the Beat came to Bremen,” Klintworth bundled not only personal experiences, but also historical facts about the music scene at the time. He introduced the musical trends of the 60s, when society was looking for joy and variety after the war. The influences of American and British musicians shaped the time, and dance events boomed in the cities. Klintworth brought old advertisements and memories from the music scene, including reports about the Bremen bands and also about performances in the famous Star Club.

His humorous anecdotes and personal stories captivated the audience. Visitors like Klaus Norbert Möller and Werner Ringe smiled as memories came to life. A video that showed an older man dancing to the beat despite his crutches and then tossing his crutches aside rounded out Beat culture's living legacy.

The event confirmed that the beat that shaped youth in the 60s is still alive today. The combination of music and personal experiences created an atmosphere that will last for a long time. Heinz Sürstedt and his team have created an event that not only entertains, but also brings back important memories of a culturally defining time.

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