One of the more enduring mysteries is that of Kim Kendo. We can find him as early as 1960.
I have a couple of promo photos, one of which was used in Paul Lincoln programmes (the kimono is the same in both), the other is signed:
What's as equally as interesting, and I thought MAIN MASK especially would get a kick out of this, is his 1966 run with Dale Martin. Whilst I have yet to find Kim Kendo & Kendo Nagasaki on the same show, I have found at least two bills with Kim Kendo tagging with either member of the Hells Angels, Barnes & Street:
It gives his home billing as Chelsea. So a local London guy? Was his martial art background legitimate? Who could we talk to, in order to learn more about him?
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe:
And it went on very very late.
McManus and Kellett paraded down the central aisles and as I was in an end seat I was brushed by Kellet's gown. Such excitement! I must have been in the ten-and-sixes.
And this wasn't a single outing for Nagasaki in the South,
This was the only time I saw Crusher Verdu ... and I have often commented how dreadful he was. I wish I could remember what Maxine was like, but I'm afraid he must have been crownlessly forgettable. Surprising to see he won so close to Cappelli Land.