The past and present came together on Friday May 11th in Old Harlow as former Procol Harum drummer Bobby Harrison performed live with his band ‘The Journey’. The concert and buffet were conceived and organised by Rev Dave Welch and his team at St Mary’s church in Old Harlow as part of their ‘In the Community’ programme with all the proceeds being generously donated to the ‘Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation’ on behalf of orphaned children living in Uganda.

The audience was treated to a mixture of high quality music and vocals covering both Tamla Motown and Country and Western favourites, but it was the classic ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ that brought the audience instantly to their feet. The many years of experience were evident for all to see and admire. Bobby Harrison was born in London in 1939. He began his musical career as the drummer for Procol Harum. When he left he formed a band called Freedom and was featured on four of their albums between 1970 and 1972.

Bobby Harrison	Bobby being interviewed by Rev Dave Welch

 

This was the second ‘Give a Child a Chance Concert’ since the Fountain of Peace charity was launched back in February 2007. Another fund raising concert is planned for December 2007 in Woodford.