Mick Jagger has thrown his weight behind a campaign to save a historic cinema that played hosted to a host of major music acts in the 1960s.
The EMD cinema in Walthamstow, North-east London was sold in 2003 to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God but it has been denied planning permission to develop the building.
In the 60s, the cinema then known as the Granada hosted gigs by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Who.
Speaking about his affection for the venue and the role places like it played in the rise of British popular music, Sir Mick said "Cinemas and live venues like the Granada in Walthamstow where the Stones played in the early days, learning our craft on the way, are the lifeblood of our cultural history." he said, adding "They helped launched British popular music on to a world stage and should continue to function as places of entertainment and enjoyment."
"I fully support the campaign to keep it open and provide film, music and the arts for generations to come." Others supporting the campaign include broadcaster Tony Robinson and comedy writer Meera Syal.
10:30 AM | 08/06/2009
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who remembers seeing James Brown at the Granada
in Walthamstow - magic. Also Count Basie band - what a history that sadly neglected building has.
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