Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1982 | Red Saunders

In 1982, photographer Red Saunders took his trusty Hasselblad camera and documented the Rock and Roll Weekender at Pontins Camber Sands. The annual gathering saw devotees from far and wide come to pay homage to the hip-swinging era of the 1950s.

Red, “Culture comes in many forms, and for over 50 years, I have been fortunate enough to capture it through my lens.”

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Guy with camera Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Ted with camera. Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Ted kid at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Teds on car at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender 1980s
Young 'Teds' at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Korean Teds at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Korean Teds. Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender 1980s
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

French Teds at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Buddy Holly Brothers. Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

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Red: ” I love these two Buddy Holly lads. I saw them across the arcade. they were there for the weekender with their mum and very bald dad.”

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Teddy Boy at Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender 1980s
Rockin' the dance floor. Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender, 1980s.
Pontins Rock and Roll Weekender. Camber Sands, 1982.

Photo © Red Saunders.

Gallery first published 14th April, 2022.  

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