Interview with Albert Bonici by Jim Wilkie
“Jim Wilkie was born and educated in Dundee. Following an early struggle with the West Highland Free Press and a more protracted skirmish with the music business, he now works freelance as a Press and Development person who writes and performs occasionally. He is married with two children.” http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/authors/jim-wilkie
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[…] Towards the end of the second world war, both traditional and “swing” jazz crooners were popular with young people attending dances in the UK and throughout the 50’s. Albert Bonici and wife Betty who were amongst those who loved dancing to jazz bands and by 1952, were inviting British musicians and visiting talent from abroad to play in the north of Scotland. Through a connection in London, Albert Bonici sponsored gigs for the Ray Ellington Quartet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2YoUHpuiVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnAuFCzxuT0 which proved popular with youthful fans of popular music and dance. Albert spoke about those days when he threw his first music tour in ’52. https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/aa-bonici-interview-jim-wilkie/ […]
[…] The ballroom closed in the mid-Seventies, and now [1990] houses a freezer centre which includes the family company’s own-brand ice cream and prepared meals in its range. Although in his 70th year, Mr Bonici continued to take an active role in business – he was managing director of Sheriffmill Hotels Ltd, which runs the Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. In private life, he was a source of encouragement and inspiration to many young people venturing into their own business or career, and could be relied on to provide sound advice, or a helping hand when needed. A courteous man with a sense of humour, and a gentleman in the true sense of the word, he won the affection of everyone who knew him. Mr Bonici is survived by his wife, Betty, and his sisters Guilia and Rosanna. [Betty died in 2007 and Guilia in 2015]. https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2015/09/05/albert-bonici-promotions/ https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/mr-albert-bonici/ https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/aa-bonici-interview-jim-wilkie/ […]
[…] Rooms, Elgin on a Thursday, and Forres on a Friday. It was a big success.” AA Bonici. https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/aa-bonici-interview-jim-wilkie/ agreed to renegotiate the contract that gave him exclusive rights to Beatles performances in […]
[…] https://scotbeat.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/aa-bonici-interview-jim-wilkie/ Note: On the eve of Albert A Bonici’s 100th birthday anniversary besides the opening of his Two Red Shoes Ballroom [just after he turned 40. A gala celebration with music and entertainment of the jazz and beat era, will be experienced at Elgin Town Hall – July 18, 2020. There will also be an exhibit coinciding by highlighting the achievements Albert Bonici who spearheaded several businesses. Drop a line if you wish to be included in the entertainment segment of the program. [personal info and email address kept private]. Further details to be announced […]