This month (September) marks the anniversary of the closure of The Cockpit in 2014 after 20 years in business. With a capacity of 500 the venue on Swinegate played host to some of the biggest names in the industry during its two-decade run. And it also hosted legendary club night Brighton Beach back in the day. READ MORE: Bright Young Things - How Leeds showcased the hottest new music talent LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
Memories from legendary Leeds music venue The Cockpit
Its loss was mourned by thousands of music fans and clubbers around Leeds and beyond.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Sep 2020, 16:30 BST
Updated 30th Sep 2020, 11:59 BST
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