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Limited Marty Wilde Signed March Beat Issues

Limited Marty Wilde Signed March Beat Issues

To celebrate Marty Wilde's appearance on our March cover of the Beat, we're giving away a dozen signed magazines to those who order this month's issue. As the pop icon celebrates his 85th birthday with a brand new EP and UK tour, we recently popped in to see Marty to ask him what he thought of our front cover. To say he was...

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Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh is set to embark on a monumental UK tour next year, 5OLO—‘The 50th Anniversary Tour’, in celebration of his remarkable five-decade career... The seven-date tour opens in Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall on February 21, 2025,...

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Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

The Zombies' lead singer looks back at his solo career... By Ian Woolley Published in the February issue of the Beat, we talked with Colin Blunstone about his long friendship and respect with Rod Argent, conserving that amazing voice and the inevitable split of the...

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From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

Jess Conrad is a name that will be instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with 1960s pop culture. Emerging from the decade as one of Britain's most versatile stars, Jess has sung on hit records, starred in cult movies, headlined stage shows..and hasn't stopped ever...

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Obituaries

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Following a battle with cancer which forced Harley had to pull out of his recent UK tour, the former Cockney Rebel frontman has died at the age of 73... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Harley had to pull out of his recent tour to undergo treatment after discovering he had...

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Limited Marty Wilde Signed March Beat Issues

Limited Marty Wilde Signed March Beat Issues

To celebrate Marty Wilde's appearance on our March cover of the Beat, we're giving away a dozen signed magazines to those who order this month's issue. As the pop icon celebrates his 85th birthday with a brand new EP and UK tour, we recently popped in to see Marty to ask him what he thought of our front cover. To say he was...

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Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh is set to embark on a monumental UK tour next year, 5OLO—‘The 50th Anniversary Tour’, in celebration of his remarkable five-decade career... The seven-date tour opens in Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall on February 21, 2025,...

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Back Beat

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

The Zombies' lead singer looks back at his solo career... By Ian Woolley Published in the February issue of the Beat, we talked with Colin Blunstone about his long friendship and respect with Rod Argent, conserving that amazing voice and the inevitable split of the...

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Review Beat

From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

Jess Conrad is a name that will be instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with 1960s pop culture. Emerging from the decade as one of Britain's most versatile stars, Jess has sung on hit records, starred in cult movies, headlined stage shows..and hasn't stopped ever...

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Obituaries

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Following a battle with cancer which forced Harley had to pull out of his recent UK tour, the former Cockney Rebel frontman has died at the age of 73... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Harley had to pull out of his recent tour to undergo treatment after discovering he had...

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Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh is set to embark on a monumental UK tour next year, 5OLO—‘The 50th Anniversary Tour’, in celebration of his remarkable five-decade career... The seven-date tour opens in Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall on February 21, 2025,...

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55 Years In The Pop Business – Chris Norman

55 Years In The Pop Business – Chris Norman

"Me having a croaky voice or something was made up once in a magazine article or something way back when and it never happened...it just wasn't true". Smokie lead singer Chris Norman dispels the rumours that his distinctive voice was due to a freak throat infection......

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Peter Asher Gets Fifth Grammy Award

Peter Asher Gets Fifth Grammy Award

Famed Peter Asher (of 60s chart-topping duo Peter & Gordon), has just been given a special award at this year's Grammy Awards... However, Asher is no stranger to the ceremony. In this year's 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the singer, guitarist and producer...

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In Charge Of Our Own Destiny – Colin Blunstone

In Charge Of Our Own Destiny – Colin Blunstone

It's taken 50 years to get the Zombies recorded back catalogue back into their own hands and lead singer Colin Blunstone couldn't be more happier... By Ian Woolley "It's very exciting and we were really fortunate with the company that handled our masters and I think...

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Dennis Tufano Shares A Cuppa With Jane

Dennis Tufano Shares A Cuppa With Jane

You may or may not instantly recognise his name, but you know him and you know his songs... Dennis Tufano was the original voice of The Buckinghams. the Chicago-based group that scored a string of five US Top Ten hits in the late-sixties including, the #1 “Kind of A...

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Paul Weller To Play With His Favourite Band

Paul Weller To Play With His Favourite Band

Following a BBC interview in 2010 where Paul Weller sites his favourite band as The Zombies and covered one of their hits "Time Of The Season", Paul Weller is finally set to realise his dream and will join the iconic 60’s band on stage at The Barbican 7th June 2024....

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Primitives Announce New UK Tour Supporting Hugh Cornwell

Primitives Announce New UK Tour Supporting Hugh Cornwell

HUGH CORNWELL with very special guests The Primitives announce January 2024 - UK Tour! The recently announced tour begins in Bury St.Edmunds on the 17th of January 2024 and they'll be taking in Newcastle, Glasgow, Holmfirth, Brighton, London, Leamington Spa and Frome....

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Don Powell Audio Helps Important Charity

Don Powell Audio Helps Important Charity

'Wonderin' Y' is an audio play that tells the story of Don's emotional journey to recovery following his horrendous car crash in 1973, which caused the death of his girlfriend Angela Morris, and left him with injury to his brain that resulted in severe and lasting...

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A Five Star Christmas – Deniece Pearson

A Five Star Christmas – Deniece Pearson

As part of a large family, the lead singer of 80's pop group 5 Star knows only too well what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. Now for the first time, she has released her first Christmas record... By Ian Woolley This year sees the 40th anniversary of 5...

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Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Chris de Burgh Announces 50th Anniversary Tour For 2025

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh is set to embark on a monumental UK tour next year, 5OLO—‘The 50th Anniversary Tour’, in celebration of his remarkable five-decade career... The seven-date tour opens in Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall on February 21, 2025,...

read more
55 Years In The Pop Business – Chris Norman

55 Years In The Pop Business – Chris Norman

"Me having a croaky voice or something was made up once in a magazine article or something way back when and it never happened...it just wasn't true". Smokie lead singer Chris Norman dispels the rumours that his distinctive voice was due to a freak throat infection......

read more
Peter Asher Gets Fifth Grammy Award

Peter Asher Gets Fifth Grammy Award

Famed Peter Asher (of 60s chart-topping duo Peter & Gordon), has just been given a special award at this year's Grammy Awards... However, Asher is no stranger to the ceremony. In this year's 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the singer, guitarist and producer...

read more
In Charge Of Our Own Destiny – Colin Blunstone

In Charge Of Our Own Destiny – Colin Blunstone

It's taken 50 years to get the Zombies recorded back catalogue back into their own hands and lead singer Colin Blunstone couldn't be more happier... By Ian Woolley "It's very exciting and we were really fortunate with the company that handled our masters and I think...

read more
Dennis Tufano Shares A Cuppa With Jane

Dennis Tufano Shares A Cuppa With Jane

You may or may not instantly recognise his name, but you know him and you know his songs... Dennis Tufano was the original voice of The Buckinghams. the Chicago-based group that scored a string of five US Top Ten hits in the late-sixties including, the #1 “Kind of A...

read more

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Back Beat

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

The Zombies' lead singer looks back at his solo career... By Ian Woolley Published in the February issue of the Beat, we talked with Colin Blunstone about his long friendship and respect with Rod Argent, conserving that amazing voice and the inevitable split of the...

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Slade Are Not Just For Christmas – Dave Hill

Slade Are Not Just For Christmas – Dave Hill

“Christmas for me is all about memories of childhood and excitement when you went to bed early and I got up with my sister Carol at 4 am looking for presents. Now it’s all about my lovely grandkids and their excitement, it’s all about family”... By Ian Woolley So says...

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Flying With Wings – The Denny Seiwell Story

Flying With Wings – The Denny Seiwell Story

"One day we rocked up at Nottingham University with our band and asked to play a free gig. The head was apprehensive until we told him we had Paul McCartney outside with us"... By Ian Woolley The American drummer recalls the bizarre moment when the ex-Beatle decided...

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Motown to Northern Soul Legend – Sidney Barnes

Motown to Northern Soul Legend – Sidney Barnes

For as long as he can remember, Sidney Barnes's life in music was clearly mapped out from a young age. Singing with schoolmates including a certain Marvin Gaye... By Ian Woolley As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Barnes wrote songs for all the talented artists...

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Still Getting Sentimental Over You – Lyn Paul

Still Getting Sentimental Over You – Lyn Paul

Currently baring all on stage in the musical Calender Girls, the New Seekers singer is also about to bare all in her upcoming autobiography... By Ian Woolley It's now been 50 years since they topped the UK charts with their first No.1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To...

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The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 2)

The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 2)

In the second part of the Troggs story, we talk with Peter Staples... By Ian Woolley Starting out in the Senators, Peter played rhythm guitar before Chris Britton of the Redwoods approached him as they were looking for a replacement bass player. Peter explains "For a...

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Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

Older And Wiser – Colin Blunstone

The Zombies' lead singer looks back at his solo career... By Ian Woolley Published in the February issue of the Beat, we talked with Colin Blunstone about his long friendship and respect with Rod Argent, conserving that amazing voice and the inevitable split of the...

read more
Slade Are Not Just For Christmas – Dave Hill

Slade Are Not Just For Christmas – Dave Hill

“Christmas for me is all about memories of childhood and excitement when you went to bed early and I got up with my sister Carol at 4 am looking for presents. Now it’s all about my lovely grandkids and their excitement, it’s all about family”... By Ian Woolley So says...

read more
Flying With Wings – The Denny Seiwell Story

Flying With Wings – The Denny Seiwell Story

"One day we rocked up at Nottingham University with our band and asked to play a free gig. The head was apprehensive until we told him we had Paul McCartney outside with us"... By Ian Woolley The American drummer recalls the bizarre moment when the ex-Beatle decided...

read more
Motown to Northern Soul Legend – Sidney Barnes

Motown to Northern Soul Legend – Sidney Barnes

For as long as he can remember, Sidney Barnes's life in music was clearly mapped out from a young age. Singing with schoolmates including a certain Marvin Gaye... By Ian Woolley As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Barnes wrote songs for all the talented artists...

read more
Still Getting Sentimental Over You – Lyn Paul

Still Getting Sentimental Over You – Lyn Paul

Currently baring all on stage in the musical Calender Girls, the New Seekers singer is also about to bare all in her upcoming autobiography... By Ian Woolley It's now been 50 years since they topped the UK charts with their first No.1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To...

read more
The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 2)

The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 2)

In the second part of the Troggs story, we talk with Peter Staples... By Ian Woolley Starting out in the Senators, Peter played rhythm guitar before Chris Britton of the Redwoods approached him as they were looking for a replacement bass player. Peter explains "For a...

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From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

Jess Conrad is a name that will be instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with 1960s pop culture. Emerging from the decade as one of Britain's most versatile stars, Jess has sung on hit records, starred in cult movies, headlined stage shows..and hasn't stopped ever...

read more
Hadley Swings The Classics On His New Tour

Hadley Swings The Classics On His New Tour

A recent leg operation didn't deter the 63-year-old former Spandau Ballet frontman from pulling out his latest UK tour which kicked off in Portmouth last night... REVIEW By Ian Woolley PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL TONY HADLEY BIG SWING TOUR Recently, I asked what his fans can...

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The Top 4 Business Mistakes To Avoid in 2024

The Top 4 Business Mistakes To Avoid in 2024

Running a business in the current global climate is like an uphill battle, but many savvy entrepreneurs are making the best of the situation. Being adaptable, thinking ahead and understanding what your target audience needs is how business owners are going to find...

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Dave Hill’s Slade Still Rockin’ Their Fans

Dave Hill’s Slade Still Rockin’ Their Fans

'You're only as good as your last gig' is a well-used phrase in music circles. After witnessing one of the few remaining 'glam' giants being put through his paces, it seems Dave Hill's Slade still has a lot to offer their loyal fans... ENGINE ROOMS (SOUTHAMPTON)...

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Still Belting Out The Hits – The Manfreds

Still Belting Out The Hits – The Manfreds

For 60 years and counting, the core of one of the UK's most successful 60s pop groups are still enjoying what they do best and with a vast back catalogue of hits at their disposal, the trio of Jones, d'Abo and McGuinness still deliver... MAXIMUM RHYTHM 'N' BLUES TOUR...

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From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

From Blitz To Glitz – New Jess Conrad Autobiography

Jess Conrad is a name that will be instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with 1960s pop culture. Emerging from the decade as one of Britain's most versatile stars, Jess has sung on hit records, starred in cult movies, headlined stage shows..and hasn't stopped ever...

read more
Hadley Swings The Classics On His New Tour

Hadley Swings The Classics On His New Tour

A recent leg operation didn't deter the 63-year-old former Spandau Ballet frontman from pulling out his latest UK tour which kicked off in Portmouth last night... REVIEW By Ian Woolley PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL TONY HADLEY BIG SWING TOUR Recently, I asked what his fans can...

read more
The Top 4 Business Mistakes To Avoid in 2024

The Top 4 Business Mistakes To Avoid in 2024

Running a business in the current global climate is like an uphill battle, but many savvy entrepreneurs are making the best of the situation. Being adaptable, thinking ahead and understanding what your target audience needs is how business owners are going to find...

read more
Dave Hill’s Slade Still Rockin’ Their Fans

Dave Hill’s Slade Still Rockin’ Their Fans

'You're only as good as your last gig' is a well-used phrase in music circles. After witnessing one of the few remaining 'glam' giants being put through his paces, it seems Dave Hill's Slade still has a lot to offer their loyal fans... ENGINE ROOMS (SOUTHAMPTON)...

read more
Still Belting Out The Hits – The Manfreds

Still Belting Out The Hits – The Manfreds

For 60 years and counting, the core of one of the UK's most successful 60s pop groups are still enjoying what they do best and with a vast back catalogue of hits at their disposal, the trio of Jones, d'Abo and McGuinness still deliver... MAXIMUM RHYTHM 'N' BLUES TOUR...

read more

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Obituaries

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Following a battle with cancer which forced Harley had to pull out of his recent UK tour, the former Cockney Rebel frontman has died at the age of 73... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Harley had to pull out of his recent tour to undergo treatment after discovering he had...

read more
Beat Column Writer Jane Quinn has died

Beat Column Writer Jane Quinn has died

Famous for her 'Share a cuppa with Jane' monthly Beat column, writer and interviewer Jane Quinn has sadly passed away... For many years, Jane has been interviewing many of music's biggest stars in her monthly page 2 column in the Beat, asking questions that were often...

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Female Folk Pioneer Melanie Has Died

Female Folk Pioneer Melanie Has Died

One of only three female performers at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Melanie Safka went on to record over 28 studio albums in her long career and was reported working on a new album at the time of her death... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Her three children released the...

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Lead Singer Of The Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss Has Died

Lead Singer Of The Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss Has Died

Teenage love and tragedy were told through many of the Shangri-Las songs which propelled the two sets of sisters to the very top of the US charts in the 60s... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley The group came together when they met at school in the tough Queens district of New...

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Moody Blues & Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Has Died

Moody Blues & Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Has Died

Moody Blues and Wings singer, guitarist and songwriter Denny Laine has died after a short illness that kept him hospitalised after getting COVID-19 last year... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley The 78-year-old guitarist has been in and out of Naples hospital in Florida, most...

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Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies

Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies

After being hospitalized in a Dublin hospital for many months with a blood infection, it was announced today that the Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan had died... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Hailed by many in the music world including Nick Cave as 'the greatest...

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Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Former Cockney Rebel Steve Harley Has Died

Following a battle with cancer which forced Harley had to pull out of his recent UK tour, the former Cockney Rebel frontman has died at the age of 73... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Harley had to pull out of his recent tour to undergo treatment after discovering he had...

read more
Beat Column Writer Jane Quinn has died

Beat Column Writer Jane Quinn has died

Famous for her 'Share a cuppa with Jane' monthly Beat column, writer and interviewer Jane Quinn has sadly passed away... For many years, Jane has been interviewing many of music's biggest stars in her monthly page 2 column in the Beat, asking questions that were often...

read more
Female Folk Pioneer Melanie Has Died

Female Folk Pioneer Melanie Has Died

One of only three female performers at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Melanie Safka went on to record over 28 studio albums in her long career and was reported working on a new album at the time of her death... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Her three children released the...

read more
Lead Singer Of The Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss Has Died

Lead Singer Of The Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss Has Died

Teenage love and tragedy were told through many of the Shangri-Las songs which propelled the two sets of sisters to the very top of the US charts in the 60s... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley The group came together when they met at school in the tough Queens district of New...

read more
Moody Blues & Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Has Died

Moody Blues & Wings Guitarist Denny Laine Has Died

Moody Blues and Wings singer, guitarist and songwriter Denny Laine has died after a short illness that kept him hospitalised after getting COVID-19 last year... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley The 78-year-old guitarist has been in and out of Naples hospital in Florida, most...

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Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies

Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies

After being hospitalized in a Dublin hospital for many months with a blood infection, it was announced today that the Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan had died... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Hailed by many in the music world including Nick Cave as 'the greatest...

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