KC and the Sunshine Band UK

Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band was my teen idol from ages 14-17. He was never a really big teen idol in the UK, although he was for a few years in the USA. The band hit big here in summer 1974 when "Queen of Clubs" was a top 10 hit, quickly followed by "Sound your Funky Horn" later the same year. My teen heart was won in October 1974 and he was my "hero" until I had my first relationship aged 17.

There are several wonderful KC tribute and fan sites, he does seem to have very creative fans. So I needed to think of something different to do if I was going to set up a page about my fave band from the 70's. I also decided to give it the "teen idol" slant as part of a feature on teen idols in general. Plus a UK slant, with UK chart positions, tour dates, and Top of the Pops performances.

So take a trip down memory lane to the 1970s with me, and chuckle over the extracts from my diary, memories of searching magazines for articles and pictures, and remember what it was like when you saw your own teen idol in concert for the first time.

KC and the Sunshine Band are back on the road and still going strong today after a few years out of the limelight, and I hope the might come back to the UK some time. I better make sure my Boogie Shoes still fit. Might not be a good idea to try and do The Hustle these days as I did back in the 70's as I don't think my middle aged limbs would stand for it!

I decided it is time I added some more to this site so watch for changes :)

What is on this part of the site?

1974- how it all began

Tour dates for 1974 UK tour

Memories from 1975

1975 UK tour dates

I saw KC and the Sunshine Band in Concert in 1975!

KC mentions in my 1976 diary

KC mentions in my 1977 diary

KC and the Sunshine Band UK tour 1983

Rebirth of a KC fan- how it all began again

KC and the Sunshine Band Top of the Pops appearances

KC and the Sunshine Band UK singles Chart positions

KC and the Sunshine Band pictures

Links to other KC sites

Bert Tearle's Odd Odes

These "odes" were written by Bert, father of my best friend from my school days, Ann. The first 3 are about my crush on KC.

You can mail me:-

jackie_hewitt_uk@yahoo.co.uk

I would love to hear from other KC fans, especially from the UK and Europe, but from anywhere who may have memories to share. If anyone has any pictures they are happy for me to use for the site that would be wonderful- maybe I can start a page of fan pictures? I am also looking for 2 fan club newsletters which mentioned me by name. The first ever newsletter from the old fan club which I got in March 1976 which listed me as one of their most dedicated fans. Also one which I got in August 1976- the third one I think- which had a birthday mention for me. Can anyone help?

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Last update by Jackie Hewitt 30th Jan 2008.Contract for 1975 concert added