First come the stories with unplugged music of the past, then comes the plugged-in music of now! They continue to play to sell out theatre audiences, storm university gigs like nobody else can, and are in demand worldwide. Always in huge demand, Dave sums them up: 'We're like pie and mash, simple and very London!'
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Cardiff born rockabilly legend whose hits include I Hear You Knocking, I Knew the Bride, Born to be with you, and Sabre Dance.
John first achieved notoriety with his eye-watering performance on Old Grey Whistle Test and subsequent hit single 'Really Free' in 1977. A heady mix of blind ambition and rank incompetence was to keep this microstar shining for almost two decades despite Otway's ability to turn any situation to his own disadvantage. His autobiography 'Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure' out sold, by a factor of ten, all the records he had released since his hit, and now Otway is struggling to live up to this billing - selling out London Astoria for his 2000th gig in 1993, filling the Royal Albert Hall in 1998, and charting at number 9 with his 2002 single 'Bunsen Burner'. For John 'Two Hits' Otway, 'the future's bright; the future's Otway!
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Ranking Roger, Everett, Saxa and Neil Deathridge combined with Tony O'Donnell, Andy Pearson, Dave 'Blockhead' Wright on keyboards and Roger's son Murphy make up the new The Beat lineup. Combining some of the old classics with some brand new material. Worth going to see live to hear 'Mirror In The Bathroom' in all its glory.
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The rockin' rodents are probably the hardest working band in the world. They have been voted the UK's best blues rock band and are the leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top. These guys are not just awesome - they are phenomenal!
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Classic rock icon and 'Cockney Rebel', Steve Harley has written and recorded eleven albums in a prolific career covering four decades. In the mid-80s, Steve returned to live performances after serious illness and has been wowing the crowds ever since.
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Backing group for Johnny Kidd who were once supported by a then little-known group called... The Beatles. Hits include 'Some Other Guy', 'A Shot of Rhythm and Blues', 'I'll Never Get Over You' and, of course, 'Shakin' All Over'.
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Former Nightporters members Martin Vowles and Kevin Crowe are joined by guitarist and singer Vince Lee and bassist Al Wallis to form a new force on the British blues scene. A big, powerful blend of blues, swing, boogie and all kinds of retro madness which is perfect to dance to or listen to.
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