Giants of Rock and Roll, 1992

Continuing my occasional series of extracts from my 1990s diaries, here is my diary entry for the Giants of Rock and Roll concert at Wembley Arena in December, 1992. I managed to get a seat fairly close to the front so that I could get some decent photos but, cameras being what they were back then, the results are still rather grainy. Should be of interest to rock and roll fans though, many of whom will no doubt have been at the show.

December 5, 1992: 'In the evening went to the Giants of Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Arena. Absolutely brilliant - like watching my whole life pass before my eyes. There was Chris Montez, still with boyish good looks, a white haired Johnny Preston and a fairly big Little Eva, who ran through their hits. This was followed by a lively set by Bobby Vee and the Ricochets with big bouncy balls on stage.
Next on was Lloyd Price with all his hits and a good band, although his voice was showing the years a bit. Then came Duane Eddy with very much the twangy guitar set you would expect.
Then came Little Richard. It was his 60th birthday and he received a cake from Lloyd Price. A wonderful set - the man's as exciting as ever, eager to please. He played for an hour and I would have liked more.
Finally Jerry Lee Lewis, looking pale and much fatter than in the past. He played a solid if unemotional set until near the end when Little Richard and Lloyd Price came on stage and he stood up, smiled, danced around a bit and played a duet with Richard. It was the first time these three legends had ever been on stage together, according to compere Mike Reid.
Other highlights: there was a slightly embarrassing dance from Dr Rock in Richard's set, plus a group of people dancing on stage, including a Ted who kneeled down to worship Little Richard. Most of the audience were older even than me (I was 46 at the time), and there were religious books handed out on the way out - a present from Little Richard.'
Here is Chris Montez, who sang 'Let's Dance' among other songs.

Johnny Preston, famous for 'Running Bear', 'Cradle of Love' and 'Feel So Fine'.

This is Little Eva, whose hits included 'The Locomotion', 'Keep Your Hands Off My Baby' and 'Turkey Trot'.

Here's Bobby Vee.

This is Lloyd Price.

The king of the twangy guitar, Duane Eddy.

Here's Little Richard, acknowledging the applause atop his piano.

Little Richard receives his 60th birthday cake from Lloyd Price.

Jerry Lee Lewis.

Jerry Lee and Little Richard play a duet while Lloyd Price joins in the fun.

Finally here are Little Richard and Jerry Lee together.