"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...
If you're looking for the most effective way to revitalize your carpets and keep them looking as good as new, you've come to the right place. Hot Water Extraction, also known as steam cleaning, is a proven and trusted method that can breathe new life into your...
What's inside our bumper-packed November issue of the Beat... We start with an exclusive interview with one of the most influential bass guitarists on the planet, ex-Moody Blue John Lodge who makes our December cover. With John's new take on one of their finest Moody...
The Queen of Soul's early 70's material gets a new release and encompasses her first five classic albums... The set features the Lady Soul’s five original studio albums from the first half of the ‘70s – This Girl’s In Love With You, Spirit In The Dark, Young, Gifted...
"There it was, John's voice, crystal clear," said Sir Paul McCartney after hearing the separated vocals of his former best friend on what will become the last-ever Beatles song... By Ian Woolley "Now And Then" will become the last-ever single release from Paul, John,...
The famous British band The Beatles is known not only for legendary compositions. The band members and their fans have created a special charm and style around the band due to their authenticity. Such bands are becoming included not only in the history of music, but...
Everyone finds something different in a car. Celebrities regard cars as a luxury. However, ordinary people who are not world famous want to experience the luxury of a car not only from the outside, but also as a driver. One of the brightest examples of a luxury...
In modern interiors, musical instruments are not only a source of music, but also an effective decorative element. They complement the main furniture. You don’t have to buy a piano to make your interior sound new. We offer creative design ideas for apartment decor...
The Zombies announce a brand new festival in their hometown of St.Albans... By Ian Woolley 2023 has been a whirlwind year for The Zombies, who recently won back their catalogue, released a new album, Different Game, to widespread critical acclaim from the UK media,...
Casinos are not just about cards, dice, and flashing slot machines; they are theatres of the human experience, where hope, skill, and chance dance in an unpredictable tango. Stepping into a casino, you're enveloped in a world of sensory stimulation, from the clinking...
Music is a massive part of the entertainment industry… even when we don’t realise it. Movies such as The Exorcist, Star Wars, Indiana Jones etc would be nothing without their soundtracks. The same is true of online casino games and online slots. Obviously, the...
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...
John Lodge has been voted one of the “ten most influential bass players on the planet,” and in his five decades of being in the music business, he’s just re-interpreted the band’s 1967 album 'Days Of Future Passed'... By Ian Woolley Being long time bass guitarist,...
The 82-year-old soul singer certainly come a long way from Florida. These days his group Londonbeat are still filling the dance floors around Europe in a new direction that he could have never foreseen... By Ian Woolley The Londonbeat singer's story begins in his home...
An all-star benefit concert has been organized to raise needed funds for Denny Laine, a founding member of both Wings and the Moody Blues, who has had significant health issues in recent months... By Ian Woolley The 78-year-old guitarist has been in and out of a...
There has been a huge outpouring of loving tributes to Bernie Marsden since the Whitesnake guitarist passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 24th August 2023 at the age of 72... Rock icon, songwriter, guitar hero, author, even sometimes actor, so many...
While at one stage, music for video games would contain little more than three notes, the world of gaming has changed. In 2023, video game music is considered as crucial to a project’s success as a soundtrack is for a new movie. There’s even a new award category for...
What's inside our bumper-packed October issue of the Beat... One of the most successful pop groups to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest makes our October front cover. Can you believe it's now 50 years since they topped the UK charts? Their first No.1...
Written and directed by Ben Elton, his latest musical endeavour spotlights Twiggy who became the world's most famous face back in 1966. Now, 57 years on, the award-winning novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian premiers his musical at the Menier Chocolate...
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...
Who wouldn’t want to be a rock star? The idea alone sounds so freeing: getting to perform for crowds, hearing the chants for an encore, and embracing the crowd going wild. In fact, there are plenty of musicians today who still do this, regardless of their age, because...
Sweet are back, and you’re not going to want to miss out come December as they go Full Circle! A National Treasure and Glam Rock Royalty who have taken the world by storm for six decades, Sweet are at their best, performing all their iconic hits to audiences from...
The songwriting duo of Lennon and McCartney surpassed anyone's wildest expectations in the short time span they worked together... By Ian Woolley Between 1962 and 1970, they co-wrote 180 songs of which the majority were recorded by the band. That said, many of their...
Two trailblazing British Singer-Songwriters team up for a new 14-date autumn tour in 2023. Beverley Craven and Judie Tzuke co-headline their 'Strings Attached' UK tour featuring Gabriella Swallow String Quartet. Beverley Craven confirms these will be her final live...