Since the days when Hanoi Rocks made their debut in London in 1981 and the band based themselves in the Capital from 1982 much has changed.
The idea for this page was of seeing a lot of the old venues Hanoi played during the 80's now turned into flats,trendy wine bars or simply demolished such as the Clarendon Ballroom in Hammersmith where Hanoi played a fantastic set at the "Klub Foot" night with Rene Berg's band the 'Idle Flowers' as support.
These are the main landmarks of Hanoi's London during the 80's and how they look today.
The idea for this page was of seeing a lot of the old venues Hanoi played during the 80's now turned into flats,trendy wine bars or simply demolished such as the Clarendon Ballroom in Hammersmith where Hanoi played a fantastic set at the "Klub Foot" night with Rene Berg's band the 'Idle Flowers' as support.
These are the main landmarks of Hanoi's London during the 80's and how they look today.
No better starting point than the legendary Marquee club,as it was at 90,Wardour Street,W1 in the 80's.
Hanoi Rocks played many performances here,some would even say it was their second home.
And of course "All Those Wasted Years" was filmed here on the 19th & 20th of December 1983.
Hanoi Rocks played many performances here,some would even say it was their second home.
And of course "All Those Wasted Years" was filmed here on the 19th & 20th of December 1983.
90,Wardour Street,W1 as it looks today.The old club long gone from this site since the late 80's.
The original building where the main room of the club was located at Wardour Street was demolished
Today the Meza restaurant takes it's place and it's basement is occupied by Cuban live music club Floridita.
The entrance of the old club still remains on the site and is now the entrance to the exclusive Soho Lofts apartments.
The original building where the main room of the club was located at Wardour Street was demolished
Today the Meza restaurant takes it's place and it's basement is occupied by Cuban live music club Floridita.
The entrance of the old club still remains on the site and is now the entrance to the exclusive Soho Lofts apartments.
The 'Moonlight Club' at 100,West End Lane,West Hampstead,NW6
The Moonlight club was a room in the basement of The Railway Tavern pub.In the '60's artists such as the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix played here.U2 played one of their earliest gigs at this club.
Hanoi Rocks played here on the 15th November 1981 whilst they were in London recording the 'Oriental Beat' album.
The Moonlight club was a room in the basement of The Railway Tavern pub.In the '60's artists such as the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix played here.U2 played one of their earliest gigs at this club.
Hanoi Rocks played here on the 15th November 1981 whilst they were in London recording the 'Oriental Beat' album.
The 'Fulham Greyhound' at 175-177,Fulham Palace Road,SW6.
Punk and Rock bands played regularly here during the 1970's & 1980's.
Hanoi played here in November 1981 and some great gigs in 1982,Razzle played his first U.K gig
with Hanoi Rocks on 14th October 1982.
Punk and Rock bands played regularly here during the 1970's & 1980's.
Hanoi played here in November 1981 and some great gigs in 1982,Razzle played his first U.K gig
with Hanoi Rocks on 14th October 1982.
The Rock Garden at 6/7,The Piazza,Covent Garden,WC2E.
The Rock Garden club was situated below the restaurant.Over 30,000 bands have performed live on stage since it opened in 1978.U2 played their first London gig here.Dire Straits had a weekly residency here for a few months and bands such as Iron Maiden,The Police and The Smiths have all played here.
On the 25th November 1981 whilst in London recording the 'Oriental Beat' album,Hanoi played here supporting 'The Monsters'.
The Rock Garden closed its doors for the last time on 31/12/2008
The Rock Garden club was situated below the restaurant.Over 30,000 bands have performed live on stage since it opened in 1978.U2 played their first London gig here.Dire Straits had a weekly residency here for a few months and bands such as Iron Maiden,The Police and The Smiths have all played here.
On the 25th November 1981 whilst in London recording the 'Oriental Beat' album,Hanoi played here supporting 'The Monsters'.
The Rock Garden closed its doors for the last time on 31/12/2008
100 Club at 100,Oxford Street,W1.
Famous for the 1976 Punk festival which saw the likes of the Sex Pistols,The Clash,Buzzcocks and a fledgling Siouxsie & The Banshees with a certain Sid Vicious on drums put Punk on the map.
This was also the venue for Razzle's last gig with London Punk band The Dark on 29th June 1982 before joining Hanoi Rocks.The band played here on 23rd November 1982.
Famous for the 1976 Punk festival which saw the likes of the Sex Pistols,The Clash,Buzzcocks and a fledgling Siouxsie & The Banshees with a certain Sid Vicious on drums put Punk on the map.
This was also the venue for Razzle's last gig with London Punk band The Dark on 29th June 1982 before joining Hanoi Rocks.The band played here on 23rd November 1982.
This was 'The Venue' at 160-162,Victoria Street,SW1.
Having previously been a cinema,it became a live music venue in November 1978.Iggy Pop,The Ramones,Johnny Thunders all played here.It put on it's final gig in August 1984.
Hanoi played here on the 22nd June 1982 and 8th April 1983.
The building was demolished in early 2013 as part of a major redevelopment of the area.
Having previously been a cinema,it became a live music venue in November 1978.Iggy Pop,The Ramones,Johnny Thunders all played here.It put on it's final gig in August 1984.
Hanoi played here on the 22nd June 1982 and 8th April 1983.
The building was demolished in early 2013 as part of a major redevelopment of the area.
The Zig Zag Club at 22-24,Great Western Road,W9.
Hanoi Rocks were supporting Lords of the new Church on 5th June 1982.
In the audience a certain young man by the name of Razzle was witnessing Hanoi play.He'd read the reviews,now he wanted to see this band for himself! So blown away was he,that he knew this was the band he had to be part of!
And the rest is history!!
The building lay derelict for many years until it's demolition in 1994.A residential care home for people with learning disabilities was built on the site.
Hanoi Rocks were supporting Lords of the new Church on 5th June 1982.
In the audience a certain young man by the name of Razzle was witnessing Hanoi play.He'd read the reviews,now he wanted to see this band for himself! So blown away was he,that he knew this was the band he had to be part of!
And the rest is history!!
The building lay derelict for many years until it's demolition in 1994.A residential care home for people with learning disabilities was built on the site.
A membership form for the Zig Zag club from 1982.
Prior to seeing Hanoi Rocks for the first time,Razzle had played here two weeks earlier on the 22nd May with The Dark,who had been the support band for The Exploited.
Prior to seeing Hanoi Rocks for the first time,Razzle had played here two weeks earlier on the 22nd May with The Dark,who had been the support band for The Exploited.
"Klub Foot",Clarendon Hotel Ballroom,Hammersmith Broadway,W6.
Although well known for it's Psychobilly gigs,the "Klub Foot" first started in 1982 with punk bands such as UK Subs,Chelsea,Vice Squad,GBH all playing here.
Although well known for it's Psychobilly gigs,the "Klub Foot" first started in 1982 with punk bands such as UK Subs,Chelsea,Vice Squad,GBH all playing here.
The "Klub Foot" was an influential club in the Psychobilly scene of the early '80's.The Meteors,Guana Batz,Demented are Go all played at this venue.
Hanoi played here on 20th January 1983 with Rene Berg's band 'Idle Flowers' as support.
In October 1988 the Clarendon was demolished to make way for the Broadway Centre.
Hanoi played here on 20th January 1983 with Rene Berg's band 'Idle Flowers' as support.
In October 1988 the Clarendon was demolished to make way for the Broadway Centre.
Hammersmith Broadway as it looks today.The front entrance of where the Clarendon was is now where the curving ramp takes buses to the bus station on the upper level.
Top Floor,9,Maddox Street,W1.
Home of 'Lick Records' management office and general hangout for the band during the mid-80's.
Today it's Maddox Gallery specializing in contemporary and modern art.
Home of 'Lick Records' management office and general hangout for the band during the mid-80's.
Today it's Maddox Gallery specializing in contemporary and modern art.
The Masons Arms,Maddox Street,W1.
I'm sure the band enjoyed a pint or two in here,conveniently located opposite the management office.
Also the band posed outside the pub during their no expenses spared photo shoot in the exotic locations of Maddox Street & nearby Hanover Square in 1983.
I'm sure the band enjoyed a pint or two in here,conveniently located opposite the management office.
Also the band posed outside the pub during their no expenses spared photo shoot in the exotic locations of Maddox Street & nearby Hanover Square in 1983.
46,Onslow Gardens,Muswell Hill,London N10
Razzle's flat from 1980 - 1982.
Razzle's flat from 1980 - 1982.
157,Sydney Road,Muswell Hill,N10
The Tattoo studio where Razzle had his "Too fast to Live,Too young to die" Tattoo done by Lal Hardy in the Spring of 1982.Lal tattooed many of the Punks,bikers,Skinheads & Psychobillies in the 70's & 80's.Nowdays,celebrities and footballers go there to have work done!
The Tattoo studio where Razzle had his "Too fast to Live,Too young to die" Tattoo done by Lal Hardy in the Spring of 1982.Lal tattooed many of the Punks,bikers,Skinheads & Psychobillies in the 70's & 80's.Nowdays,celebrities and footballers go there to have work done!
Julius Caesar Hotel,26-33,Queens Gardens,Bayswater,W2.
The shabby Julius Caesar Hotel was home to the guys from Hanoi Rocks in the Summer of 1982 when they first based themselves in London.
The hotel was popular with businessmen,prostitutes and pornographers.Porn films were shot at the hotel in the late 1970's!
The shabby Julius Caesar Hotel was home to the guys from Hanoi Rocks in the Summer of 1982 when they first based themselves in London.
The hotel was popular with businessmen,prostitutes and pornographers.Porn films were shot at the hotel in the late 1970's!
The Julius Caesar Hotel,nowdays simply called 'the caesar',is one of the most luxurious hotels in Bayswater.With wealthy dinners sipping Champagne and munching on Tomato and Mozzarella salads.
39,Louisville Road,Tooting Bec,SW17.
Hanoi's squat/HQ for a time during the 80's inspiring the song 'Tooting Bec Wreck'.
The area has enjoyed a property boom in recent years and house prices have soared.
You won't find too many squats available nowadays.
Hanoi's squat/HQ for a time during the 80's inspiring the song 'Tooting Bec Wreck'.
The area has enjoyed a property boom in recent years and house prices have soared.
You won't find too many squats available nowadays.
55 Great Titchfield Street,W1W.
Andy McCoy's flat during the 80's.After leaving the Tooting Bec squat Andy moved to this flat
above the shop,just a short distance from Soho.Plenty of partying with Gary Holton and many of London's Rock 'n Rollers took place here!
Andy McCoy's flat during the 80's.After leaving the Tooting Bec squat Andy moved to this flat
above the shop,just a short distance from Soho.Plenty of partying with Gary Holton and many of London's Rock 'n Rollers took place here!
Electric Ballroom,184,Camden High Street,NW1.
Hanoi playing to a capacity crowd on 21st June 1984,one of the best performances I ever saw from the band.
Hanoi in recent years have played there,as recent as 2005.
One of the venues from the 80's still going strong,for now!
Hanoi playing to a capacity crowd on 21st June 1984,one of the best performances I ever saw from the band.
Hanoi in recent years have played there,as recent as 2005.
One of the venues from the 80's still going strong,for now!
Lyceum Theatre,21,Wellington Street,WC2E
Hanoi played here at Halloween 1982,July 1983 and a particularly outstanding gig on 14th October 1984 on their 'Two Steps from the Move' U.K. tour.Joined by Johnny Thunders for the encore of 'Pills' & 'Gloria' in front of over 2,000 people!!
Hanoi played here at Halloween 1982,July 1983 and a particularly outstanding gig on 14th October 1984 on their 'Two Steps from the Move' U.K. tour.Joined by Johnny Thunders for the encore of 'Pills' & 'Gloria' in front of over 2,000 people!!
As you can see many of the venues have changed drastically over the years and some no longer exist at all.
These are some of the London studios Hanoi Rocks recorded and rehearsed in during the 1980's.
Advision Studios,23,Gosfield Street,W1.
Advision studios had been used primarily by advertising companies,as the name suggests,for recording voice-overs for TV and cinema commercials.
By the 1970's it was being used as a music recording studio,with Mott The Hoople,Queen,T.Rex,Slade all recording here.
In November 1981 Hanoi Rocks entered this studio to record the Oriental Beat album with Pete Woolliscroft as producer.
Advision studios had been used primarily by advertising companies,as the name suggests,for recording voice-overs for TV and cinema commercials.
By the 1970's it was being used as a music recording studio,with Mott The Hoople,Queen,T.Rex,Slade all recording here.
In November 1981 Hanoi Rocks entered this studio to record the Oriental Beat album with Pete Woolliscroft as producer.
The main music studio,the album took around two weeks to record and mix.
The studio was converted into flats during the 1990's.
The studio was converted into flats during the 1990's.
Wessex Studios,106A,Highbury New Park,N5.
Many renowned popular music artists recorded here,including the Rolling Stones,Sex Pistols (Never mind the Bollocks album),The Clash (London Calling sessions),Queen recorded 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here.
Hanoi Rocks recorded 'Love's an Injection' here,they may have recorded more songs all of which feature on the 'Self Destruction Blues' album,as they split their recording sessions between Wessex Studios and Farmyard Studios(outside of London),during May 1982.
Many renowned popular music artists recorded here,including the Rolling Stones,Sex Pistols (Never mind the Bollocks album),The Clash (London Calling sessions),Queen recorded 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here.
Hanoi Rocks recorded 'Love's an Injection' here,they may have recorded more songs all of which feature on the 'Self Destruction Blues' album,as they split their recording sessions between Wessex Studios and Farmyard Studios(outside of London),during May 1982.
Wessex Studios as it looks today,yes,you've guessed it,converted into flats!
Town House Studios,150 Goldhawk Road,Shepherd's Bush,W12
In 1979 Richard Branson set up Town House Studios.Queen,Ozzy Osbourne,The Sweet and The Jam were among many of the bands to have recorded here.
In July 1982 Razzle had his first audition here with Hanoi Rocks,wearing Black Lipstick and Creepers!
The studio was closed in 2008,with plans to convert the building into residential luxury flats
In 1979 Richard Branson set up Town House Studios.Queen,Ozzy Osbourne,The Sweet and The Jam were among many of the bands to have recorded here.
In July 1982 Razzle had his first audition here with Hanoi Rocks,wearing Black Lipstick and Creepers!
The studio was closed in 2008,with plans to convert the building into residential luxury flats
Alaska Studios,Railway Arches,127-129 Alaska Street,SE1
Alaska studio's have been located beneath the railway arches at Waterloo since 1977.Originally the brain child of Pat Collier of the Vibrators,bands such as UK Subs,999,The Blood,The Vibrators and many other Punk bands have all recorded and rehearsed here.
Hanoi Rocks used this studio to record 'Rebel on the Run' and rehearsed here in March 1983 prior to recording the 'Back to Mystery City' album.In late November & early December 1983 they recorded the 'Fallen Angels' album with Knox which took just five days to record.
Alaska studio's have been located beneath the railway arches at Waterloo since 1977.Originally the brain child of Pat Collier of the Vibrators,bands such as UK Subs,999,The Blood,The Vibrators and many other Punk bands have all recorded and rehearsed here.
Hanoi Rocks used this studio to record 'Rebel on the Run' and rehearsed here in March 1983 prior to recording the 'Back to Mystery City' album.In late November & early December 1983 they recorded the 'Fallen Angels' album with Knox which took just five days to record.
Hanoi Rocks rehearsing at Alaska Studios in March 1983
Alaska Studios as it looks today.
Trident Studios,17,St.Annes Court,W1.
Trident Studios had been used by legendary artists such as The Beatles,Queen,Marc Bolan and many others during the 60's and 70's.
Hanoi's 'Up Around the Bend',which had been recorded at Camden's 'Roundhouse Studios' was mixed here around April/May of 1984.
Trident Studios had been used by legendary artists such as The Beatles,Queen,Marc Bolan and many others during the 60's and 70's.
Hanoi's 'Up Around the Bend',which had been recorded at Camden's 'Roundhouse Studios' was mixed here around April/May of 1984.
Trident Studios or 'Trident Sound Studio' as it is called today.Still going,specializing their services to the fields of TV and film.
BBC Studios,Delaware Road,Maida Vale W9.
Hanoi Rocks recorded a session for Tommy Vance's 'Friday Rock Show' here at the BBC studios at Maida Vale in August 1984.
4 songs were recorded:Boulevard of Broken Dreams/Underwater World/I Can't get it/Don't you ever Leave Me.
Hanoi Rocks recorded a session for Tommy Vance's 'Friday Rock Show' here at the BBC studios at Maida Vale in August 1984.
4 songs were recorded:Boulevard of Broken Dreams/Underwater World/I Can't get it/Don't you ever Leave Me.
BBC Studio at Maida Vale.
Hanoi Rocks 4 song 'Friday Rock Show' session was broadcast on Radio1 on 25th August 1984.It was the last time that Mike,Andy,Nasty,Sam & Razzle would all be gathered together in a recording studio.
Hanoi Rocks 4 song 'Friday Rock Show' session was broadcast on Radio1 on 25th August 1984.It was the last time that Mike,Andy,Nasty,Sam & Razzle would all be gathered together in a recording studio.
In 1982 the band were living in a squat in Louisville Road,Tooting a few hundred yards from Tooting Bec Common.A photo shoot was set up for the band on the common on a Grey day in late 1982.
'Zombies in Louisville Road',Tooting SW17.The band making their way down to the common! Photo from Justin Thomas.
Louisville Road,Tooting SW17 as it is now.
Hanoi Rocks on Tooting Bec Common (1).Photo from Justin Thomas.
Tooting Bec Common (recent photo).
Hanoi Rocks on Tooting Bec Common (2)Photo from Justin Thomas.
Another recent photo of Tooting Bec Common.
'Goal Hangers'!,Hanoi Rocks take to the Football pitch on Tooting Bec Common.Photo from Justin Thomas.
The Football pitches on the Common today.
Photo from the Tooting Bec Common shoot used for the 20x Finnish CD compilation
Outside Cin Cinema,32,Old Compton Street,W1D.Late 1982.
'Back to Mystery City' photo shoot,Islington,April 1983.Photo by Fin Costello
Photo for the back cover of the album taken outside 118,Cloudesley Square,Islington,N1.
118,Cloudesley Square,Islington,N1 as it looks today.
118,Cloudesley Square,Islington,N1 as it looks today from the front.
The backstreets of London provided the backdrop for several photo shoots.In the summer of 1983 a photo shoot was arranged for the band in Maddox Street and around Hanover Square,all a stone's throw from the Lick Records office
The Masons Arms,38,Maddox Street,W1.
The Masons Arms as it looks today.
St.George's Church Vestry,2A,Mill Street,London,W1.
St.George's Church Vestry as it is now
Midland Bank,19,St.George's Place,Hanover Square,W1.
19,Hanover Square.The Midland Bank no longer exists at this site,replaced by the HSBC Bank
Vogue House,1-2,Hanover Square,W1.
Vogue House today,pretty much the same as it was 30 years ago.
From a photo shoot with Fin Costello,taken around the Clerkenwell area of London in 1984.
Queen's Head,22,Easton Street,Wilmongton Square,Clerkenwell,WC3X.
The photo featured in the November '84 issue of 'Metal Hammer'.
The photo featured in the November '84 issue of 'Metal Hammer'.
The photo of Mike & Andy used for the 3D Picture disc of 'Don't you ever leave me'
'The Queen's Head' as it was called back in 1984,now known as 'The Easton' since 2008.
In December 1983 Hanoi Rocks Played 3 nights in a row,the 18th,19th & 20th at London's Marquee Club in Soho.This was filmed and released as the "All Those Wasted Years" video.
Before the gig the band were filmed walking around the nearby streets of Soho.
Before the gig the band were filmed walking around the nearby streets of Soho.
Marquee Club,90,Wardour Street,London W1 screenshot from "All Those Wasted Years".
Marquee Club,90,Wardour Street,London W1 in the 1980's.
Site of the Old Marquee Club,90,Wardour Street,London W1 as it looks today.
The band walking past the 'Las Vegas' Arcade in Wardour Street,December 1983
screenshot from "All Those Wasted Years" video.
screenshot from "All Those Wasted Years" video.
'Las Vegas' Arcade,89-91,Wardour Street,W1 screenshot from "All Those
Wasted Years" video.
Wasted Years" video.
'Las Vegas' Arcade,89-91,Wardour Street,W1 as it is now.
The band walking down Wardour Street,December 1983 screenshot from
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
Hanoi Rocks in Berwick Street,W1,December 1983 screenshot from
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
Berwick Street,W1 today.
'Paul Raymond Revue Bar',11,Walkers Court,W1 screenshot from
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
"All Those Wasted Years" video.
11,Walkers Court,W1 as it is now.A Cabaret Nightclub called 'The Box Soho'
The band walking around Rupert Street,W1,screenshot from "All Those Wasted
Years" video.
Years" video.
Mike Monroe walking past 'Price Buster 'Record shop at 50,Rupert Street,W1
screenshot from "All Those Wasted Years" video.
screenshot from "All Those Wasted Years" video.
50,Rupert Street,W1 as it is now,'Price Buster' record shop long gone,it's now
the 'Rupert Street Bar'.
the 'Rupert Street Bar'.
There was no shortage of pubs to choose from in Central London back in the 1980's.These are some of the pubs that they would frequent.
The Oporto at 168 High Holborn, London WC1V
Home of the infamous "Rock 'n' Roll" table.Frequented by Buttz,writer Carol Clerk
and many an afternoon and evening was spent here by Razzle (all pictured at the 'Table' in 1984).
When the pub changed hands Carol took the actual table home with her!
(Thanks to Buttz for the photo)
Home of the infamous "Rock 'n' Roll" table.Frequented by Buttz,writer Carol Clerk
and many an afternoon and evening was spent here by Razzle (all pictured at the 'Table' in 1984).
When the pub changed hands Carol took the actual table home with her!
(Thanks to Buttz for the photo)
Rene Berg at the 'Rock n' Roll' Table' in the Oporto,late 1980's
'The Oporto ' as it is now,known as 'Craft Beer.Co'.You won't find anything like a 'Rock 'n' Roll'
table in here anymore.It's just another faceless pub!
table in here anymore.It's just another faceless pub!
The Wellington at 81-83 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8UD
A couple of yards down from Alaska studios,this pub was frequently used during the Fallen Angels
recording sessions in late 1983.
A couple of yards down from Alaska studios,this pub was frequently used during the Fallen Angels
recording sessions in late 1983.
The Intrepid Fox at 99 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1F 0UD.
The 'Fox' was a drinking hole for Rock musicians for decades.Lemmy
drank here,Mick Jagger supposedly talked Ronnie Wood into joining the
Rolling Stones in here!
A regular pub for the guys from Hanoi Rocks to drink in.
The 'Fox' was a drinking hole for Rock musicians for decades.Lemmy
drank here,Mick Jagger supposedly talked Ronnie Wood into joining the
Rolling Stones in here!
A regular pub for the guys from Hanoi Rocks to drink in.
Drinkers in the Wardour Street 'Fox' prior to it's closure in 2006.
The Old 'Intrepid Fox' nowdays.'Byron at the Intrepid Fox', American-inspired chain
diner serving posh,and extremely expensive,hamburgers!
diner serving posh,and extremely expensive,hamburgers!
'The Ship' at 116 Wardour St, London W1F 0TT.
A pub full of Rock Music history.This was the pub for pre-gig
drinks when the Marquee Club was just a few doors along.
Keith Moon managed to get himself barred from here.Jimi Hendrix
drank here.The Clash were regulars here.Razzle,Nasty & Sami often
had pint or ten in here.
Last time I visited The Ship it had gone the way of most West End pubs,
faceless,full of suits,serving the most disgusting tasting Craft beers.
A pub full of Rock Music history.This was the pub for pre-gig
drinks when the Marquee Club was just a few doors along.
Keith Moon managed to get himself barred from here.Jimi Hendrix
drank here.The Clash were regulars here.Razzle,Nasty & Sami often
had pint or ten in here.
Last time I visited The Ship it had gone the way of most West End pubs,
faceless,full of suits,serving the most disgusting tasting Craft beers.
'Shakespeare's Head' at 29 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7HZ
This pub was one of Razzle's regular drinking holes.Just around the corner
from the "Valley of the Dolls" club in Fouberts,this was a place to get a few beers
in before heading off to the club.
This pub was one of Razzle's regular drinking holes.Just around the corner
from the "Valley of the Dolls" club in Fouberts,this was a place to get a few beers
in before heading off to the club.