This is when Black Lace performed at Rumours. At the time they were Number 2 in the charts with Agadoo. They were one of the many stars of music, stage and screen to perform at the nightclub

placeholder image — This is when Black Lace performed at Rumours. At the time they were Number 2 in the charts with Agadoo. They were one of the many stars of music, stage and screen to perform at the nightclub

16 fabulous Blackpool nightclub pictures of much loved Rumours Nightclub during the 1980s

By Claire Lark

Published 14th Apr 2023, 10:18 BST

Updated 14th Feb 2024, 11:35 BST

The stories and photos from Rumours back in the day just get better and better.

The iconic venue in Talbot Road brings back so many memories for people and this latest collection of photos are from Steve Lynton – stage name DJ Steve Martell’s own collection. Steve was the driving force behind the success of Rumours at its height and was responsible for attracting stars of music and stage to the venue. He said: “It took me two years to sell the Rumours idea which I had in the 1970s but it holds so many memories for people.” Steve now lives in Nerja, Spain. These pictures are mainly from the 80s with a couple from later years…

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Carefree days of the 80s - are you pictured?

7. Rumours 80s

Carefree days of the 80s - are you pictured? Photo: Steve Lynton

Rumours customers in the early 1990s

8. Rumours 80s

Rumours customers in the early 1990s Photo: Steve Lynton

Thriller Night perhaps?

9. Rumours 80s

Thriller Night perhaps? Photo: Steve Lynton

Rumours team with Doc Cox from That's Life TV and Billy Pearce

10. Rumours 80s

Rumours team with Doc Cox from That's Life TV and Billy Pearce Photo: Steve Lynton

Steve Lynton, whose stage name was Steve Martell, in the DJ box ready for another night

11. Rumours 80s

Steve Lynton, whose stage name was Steve Martell, in the DJ box ready for another night Photo: Steve Lynton

Another fabulous picture... how good would it be to relive our youth?

12. Rumours 80s

Another fabulous picture... how good would it be to relive our youth? Photo: Steve Lynton

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