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Soho is an extraordinary place and has always been a fascinating vibrant magnet for artists, musicians, immigrants, intellectuals, criminals and sex workers. Prostitutes packed the streets and alleys around Soho and 100 strip club joints were busy doing their business. And at the heart of Soho the music scene was a significant part of its colourful life and numerous clubs throbbed with the sounds of rock, jazz, be pop or skiffle.
But in the 1950s a new youth culture began to emerge. On the streets and in the clubs teddy boys, gangs and skiffle groups were part of an illuminating sign of youths’ distaste of those in authority. Wartime shortages and rationing led to petty corruption and black marketing and racketeering. All sorts of characters were doing their business in Soho, some linked to the boxing scene or the club scene- there were lots of fingers in lots of pies! |
MOJO sits in London’s Soho and in the Atlantic nightclub six terrified men await their fate. Gangland boss Sam Ross wants to win the deal over pretty heartthrob Silver Johnny, the next new Elvis, however Ezra the club owner, will not budge and his untimely fate at the hands of Ross, places the club under siege. The paranoia and hopelessness of the young men left to cope ensues. Should they run, should they seek vengeance, will they survive? Mojo reveals a chilling picture of despair in the days of Rock and Roll.
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"Come over here, and kiss my pegs"
