Archive Photographs

Below are a selection of rare photographs from the Jonathan Kelly archives which we hope you will enjoy

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Jonathan excelled at sports and was particularly good at rugby until he sustained an injury to his arm from which he still suffers today. He was also Captain of the Junior cup Cricket team, he says “ I was a terrible big headed erratic bowler and a competent bowler” Top photo Jonathan is far right at the front & on the one below he is Center Front.

Jonathan is proficient on several instruments and played in several bands while at school often playing drums as he is in three of the above photos

Jonathan (right) with his friend Eddie Dukes at Butlins

Jonathan on drums with his friend Eddie Dukes in an early promotional photo, Eddie informs me it was lit behind by using a motorbike headlight!

A True Rock & Roll Rebel

A publicity shot from the start of his career in Ireland

Another early publicity shot

Young Jonathan at a party...Too much Guinness perhaps Napoleon?

Jonathan outside the famous Bitter End venue in New York 1967 Jonathan points to his own name which he scratched in

Two photos from a photo shoot for a cover photo for the single “She’s Got Me”

The shots below come from a shoot as part of an article for an Irish Music magazine in 1972 all these photos were kindly submitted by Dick Derwent who took them, my deepest gratitude goes to him for his kindness in letting me have copies of these photos

These photos below were also taken by Dick Derwent during Jonathan Kelly's Outside concert at the London Roundhouse in 1975

Below are some pieces of memorabilia kindly sent to me by Tim Booth of that great late 60's early 70's band Dr. Strangely Strange. I was once discussing my favourite bands with Jonathan when I mentioned Dr. Strangely Strange and he informed me that he knew them and that they were fellow countrymen and friends, I managed to track down Tim Booth who was kind enough to supply me with the images below.

This photo was taken at a concert at the Hollow in Phoenix Park, about 1976 and features the short lived band called "Instant Whip" this band Tim informs me featured Tim Booth (guitar and vocals) Ed Deane (guitar), and Steve Bullock (Bass, flute and sax) and a lad called Jonathan Ledingham (drums and vocals) Jonathan can be just seen peeking from behind the speaker stack on the far left hand side.

Here is another photo from the same concert, Jonathan has his back to the camera playing drums

The photos above were taken by Paul McNamara at the London Roundhouse in 1974 during the "Wait Till They Change The Backdrop" tour, Thank you Paul.

These photos (Above) of Jonathan with Outside were taken at a gig at High Melton just outside Doncaster (No pun intended) in 1975 Courtesy of Tim J.

Below are some photographs which have been very kindly loaned to the site by Dave Lister, & Jane Phillips do you know the other people on these photos? are you on them? if so drop me a line. Also if you have any similar photos then please let me know! They were taken at the Centre Hotel on 4th November 1974

Rare Photographs of Outside Onstage Circa 1975

Where possible I have credited the the Photographers involved, however it has been impossible to discover all the photographers who where involved in the photographs featured on this site. It is not my intention to infringe anyone’s copyright and if your work is featured on this site please contact me and I will either add you a credit or remove the photograph if you should wish me to.

In 2004 Jonathan contacted Gerald to ask him to be at the Rockingham Arms folk club on Friday 9th January 2004 but not to tell anybody else, he would not elaborate further. Gerald did as asked and to his surprise Jonathan got up on stage on a singers night and performed as Jonathan Kelly in public for the first time in nearly 30 years. Below is a selection of photos from that memorable occasion

From Left Steve Womack, Jonathan & Gerald after the concert

Not long after this memorable return Gerald’s mother was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer due to the skill of the theater staff at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield she pulled through and Gerald organised a charity concert to help raise funds for research into cancer treatment at the hospital. As Jonathan showed no interest in returning to the stage Gerald approached Steve Womack who agreed to headline the concert but could not confirm for definite. Gerald Approached Jonathan to ask if he would be willing to appear if it was unannounced, to Gerald’s total amazement and surprise, Jonathan not only agreed to be named but also offered to headline the concert. The interest was amazing, Bob Chiswick offered his services plus his folk club venue at Sprotborough near Doncaster, Chris Eusden an old friend of Jonathan’s asked if he could act as support, tickets sold out in just a few days as word got around. One fan who arrived late without a ticket offered £1000 to anybody who would sell him one. Below is a selection of photos from this memorable concert and the start of a new phase in Jonathan’s career and a special friendship with Gerald

Chris Eusden who Old friend of Jonathan’s who provided a great warm up act

Greg Ledingham (Jonathan’s son) & friend two Great Guitarists who also provided wonderful support for Jonathan

Bob Chiswick, CO organiser, Compare and support act