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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New Book Tells The Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers Story
As the instigator of the British Soul Scene, Cliff Bennett and his band, the Rebel Rousers, now tell their story in a new biography released... By Ian Woolley Cliff told me that his band used to play at the Hell & Heaven Club, which was owned by two local...
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,...
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...
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...
In Our 2024 March Issue
This month, we have an exciting and packed issue in our retro-covered Beat... Sixties legend Marty Wilde makes our front cover as he celebrates his 85th birthday with a new UK tour and single. To celebrate Marty’s 85th Birthday, we are offering, for the first ten...
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...
An Incredible 65 Years In The Music Business – Marty Wilde
Original Pop Icon Marty Wilde Celebrates 85th Birthday With New Single, EP & Mammoth Live UK Tour. Exactly 65 years since he first topped the pop charts, Marty Wilde releases new music for his 85th Birthday, alongside a 20-Date Greatest Hits UK Tour... A national...
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......
Win A Pair Of Free Tickets To See The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS and Red Hot Chilli Dancers announce May & June 2024 UK Tour Dates! Red Hot Chilli Pipers + The Red Hot Chilli Dancers - 20th Anniversary - World Tour 2023/2024 In 2023 and 2024 the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will embark on a world tour to...
‘Tich’ Of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, Has Died
One of The Beat's local Wiltshire musical legends, Ian Amey better known as 'Tich' in the 60's chart-toppers Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich has died... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley The Wiltshire music scene in the 1950s was thriving, and many popular bands around...
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...
In Our 2024 February Issue
We have an exciting and packed issue this month in the Beat... Two of the most iconic bands of their era, Wet Wet Wet and Go West, have announced they will unite for the first time with a co-headlining UK tour and they make our February front cover. On the 'Best Of...
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...
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...
Tony Hadley’s Upcoming Tour Nearly Sells Out After Being Pranked By Michael McIntyre
"Then when the flap went down the noise was just incredible", Tony recalls the surreal moment after being pranked on Michael McIntyre's Big Show... By Ian Woolley Off the back of that prime-time BBC show recently watched by millions of viewers, the tickets for his...
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...
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...
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...
The Keys to Starting a Vintage Record Label in the Modern Musical Climate
It can be a very tough climate for music right now. Those who look back to the 70s and consider music to be Top of the Pops, glam, Pan's People, and when everything was simpler can find the demands of creating music in the modern world incredibly tough. But for those...
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...
In Our 2024 January Issue
Having sold over 40 million records worldwide, the Manchester quintet Herman's Hermits who are still on the road touring with original drummer Barry Whitwam who makes this month's front cover. As 77 years of age, you could forgive Barry if he decided to hang up his...
Merry Christmas To All Our Beat Readers
On behalf of our Editor David and all the staff at the Beat, we wish all our loyal readers a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year... Thank you all for your support during the past year and we look forward to bringing you more exciting and interesting...
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)...