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Legendary Birmingham venue Eddies Rock Club has been given a new lease of life after being forced to close last month.

Originally called Edwards No.8, on John Bright Street, it was gutted by fire in 2006 but rose from the ashes and relocated to Gough Street, where it has remained until now.

Owner Colin Wall, from Tamworth, told the Mail how he was recently given notice by the building landlords and had been considering his options.

But when he saw how important the venue was to rock fans – some of whom had been left in tears by the closure – the 54-year-old decided on a new beginning.

The club will now re-open at The Tunnel Club in Livery Street.

He said: “We flittered about for a year before we found the place on Gough Street and there we stayed until we got kicked out.

“With the things that have happened in the past it doesn’t bother me leaving.

“I was thinking about moving to Canada but then I saw a group of 30-year-olds outside the club crying.

“ I realised how important the place was so we jumped back as quick as we could.

“I’m so passionate about what I do and it shows by the way we’ve handle it this time.

“I’m really excited about where we are going. Everyone involved is in tune and singing from the same hymn sheet.

“When I took the staff down to the Tunnel Club they all got very excited.

“I looked around for two weeks – rockers don’t want windows they want darkness and this place is under a road!”

The original Edwards No.8 club became famous after hosting bands such as Nirvana, The Stone Roses, Pearl Jam, Napalm Death, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine and Smashing Pumpkins.

“The band side will come to an end now,” added Colin. “There isn’t the facility to do it.

“However, the prices will remain at the 1999 prices and we will have the usual competitions on the opening night.”

Eddies Rock Club will open at the new venue on July 5. More details available at the club website and Facebook page

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