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Sunderland promoter Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring big names to Sunderland

Legendary Sunderland music promoter to be honoured at special gig

Geoff Docherty outside the Locarno in 2001.

Memorial gig confirmed to honour music legend Geoff Docherty

Music stars such as David Bowie, Free, Rod Stewart and the Faces and Mott the Hoople graced stages in Sunderland back in the 70s. Behind the scenes, it was Sunderland man Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring them here. Here he is in 2001 outside what was the Locarno on Newcastle Road.

Memorial page to music legend amid hopes of a permanent tribute

An annual event is being planned to remember Sunderland music promoter Geoff Docherty.

A lasting tribute is planned for Sunderland music man Geoff Docherty

Music stars such as David Bowie, Free, Rod Stewart and the Faces and Mott the Hoople graced stages in Sunderland back in the 70s. Behind the scenes, it was Sunderland man Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring them here. Here he is in 2001 outside what was the Locarno on Newcastle Road.

Funeral of Sunderland music man: Details announced

Music stars such as David Bowie, Free, Rod Stewart and the Faces and Mott the Hoople graced stages in Sunderland back in the 70s. Behind the scenes, it was Sunderland man Geoff Docherty who worked so hard to bring them here. Here he is in 2001 outside what was the Locarno on Newcastle Road.

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