Debonair Danceland in East Dallas.

My father who is deceased played the guitar at the Debonair for many years. His name was Joe Cook. Does anyone remember him or have any stories I would appreciate it.

Yes! I had just left the Debonair when a bomb went off in the front door. It got hit several times. Loved the place, but, feared for my life.

my mother Loretta used to own the debonair with her partner james i do remember hearing ur dad play while my mother sang

Sherry there is a Debonair Danceland Facebook site now that you should join. I hope the link I copied works for you. They are planning a reunion sometime this year but the site is new so they want more people to get linked in.


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There is a Facebook page set up for Debonair Danceland in East Dallas. If you spent some time, had some fun and would like to join in on the following of the Debonair, please link in. There is a reunion being planned for this year but no exact date or location to date.

Pictures taken back in the day would be an added bonus to the Debonair Facebook page. Feel free to post pictures of you or friends taken at the Debonair. Dennis Norman set the page up last week and so far there are upwards of 70 people linked.

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i playeed many gigs at the jet strip with jimmy jonees and taco.steve cohen 214-909-9392

Just for record there was only one bomb that ever went off at the Debonair and it happened in the early morning on Sunday when the place was closed. That was done by jealous competitors.

There never was a women that owned any part of the Debonair. Just for the record.

Sorry, I do not remember Joe but probably did hear him play, I went to the Debonair once in a while down thru the years (1959 to 1970's), lots of women there but you had to watch yourself, was a tough place.....Bill Strouse

I am so sorry to hear about Joe. I worked with him at the Debonair and he always treated me with great respect. He was such a sweet man. I worked with him for sevveral years. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sonya

I have many MANY good memories of the debonair. I know in the evenings i was aways brought cherries but never was aloud out of the office. Im earls grandaughter. My mom actually met my dad there and going to grade school in mesqute alot of my friends parents met there. lol But as we all know NOBODY died in the bombing and when the club was built that was the nice part of dallas it was the place to be.. I know my grandfather had partners that all came and went. Yes there was a motorcross team named after it Jimmy Martin my uncle was awesome on a bike! the Debonair danceland name came from the band my grandfather played in the debonairs.. One thing i can Say is that my grandfather is the best man i have ever known and had all his partners through the years been that way we might still have the place.



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If I remember correctly the Debonaires originally played at the Southern Club on Military parkway. It was down the street from the Palms, I kind of remember when they left the Southern Club and I thought it was James Colthorp that opened the Debonaire Danceland that had once been a grocery market (not sure}. I moved to San Diego and my Sister sent me a news paper clipping when it blew up.When i came home for a visit the club had been rebuilt and was twice as big as it had been. I remember a newspaper story about the 4:00 housewives that would be in the Debonaire and left at 4:00 to get home in time to cook dinner for their husbands. I was glad to read these postings.I had a friend "C.B. Oliver that played with the Debonaires at one time.
Helen

You must be Janet's daughter!? She was my best and I mean BEST friend from Buckner Terrace. Is there any chance you or anyone out there has an old matchbook from the Debonair? ! Even if there are no matches in it - I would greatly appreciate even a photo of an old Debonair matchbook!

Thank you! Tell your momma HI from Rhonda Hampton!

:-)

Does anyone remember Kings store on Eagle Ford Road/ ?

Anyone who knows how to get in touch with Janet or Jimmy Martin (Earl's children) PLEASE put them in touch with me - I lost touch with Janet when I changed Facebook accounts. Last time we talked (a long time ago) she was in Arkansas...

Thanks so much!
Rhonda Hampton

I met Loretta several years ago and knew James Coltharp. One of the other posts stated that no woman ever owned part of the Danceland was that person correct? James introduced to Loretta. I understand he bought another nightclub back in the 60s, do you remember the name of it? I think it was one of Jack Ruby's clubs at one time.