"Timothy Spall and Leanne Best pull out an acting masterclass in this gripping plot that all glam rock fans will relate to. A must see"... REVIEW by Ian Woolley Wednesday, 5th July, London, UK: Buffalo Dragon, in association with Munro Film, are thrilled to announce...
When ex-Hollie and CSN & Y Graham Nash is in town, you know you are in for a special treat. The 2-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is still doing what he does best...writing great songs. REVIEW By Ian Woolley Over the years, Nash's contribution to...
There was a time when Radio One became so popular the powers to be thought it a great idea to bring those radio DJs out of their comfy surroundings to their fans... By Ian Woolley That idea came from Johnny Beerling, who was the programme’s producer at the time. Tony...
"At one point in the early 70s, Philadelphia music was as popular as Motown. People were coming from all over the States to record here because they wanted to capture that Philly sound". So says Airrion Love whose home city gave birth to one of the 70s' most...
Since living in Australia, the female half of 80's duo Dollar is back with a brand new tour, and in her own words, putting on a glamorous pop party that she wants her fans to come to... By Ian Woolley Now living in Australia, life is good for Thereza Bazar. “I live in...
Over two floors at Sotheby's in London, an astonishing collection of possessions and artifacts belonging to deceased Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is on display in the run-up to the auction and the bids are going through the roof... By Ian Woolley In the run-up to...
Camden Town has always been known for its free thinking and musical roots. Now a free music festival will take place in September with an unveiling of pavement plaques on its Music 'Walk of Fame'... The free festival off the High Street will take place on Saturday 9th...
Actor and singer Jess Conrad OBE celebrated his diamond wedding anniversary to his wife Renee with a star-studded garden party at his new home in Kent. By Ian Woolley The former Miss Camay girl has been with the singer and actor since they first met at a party just...
Are you on the lookout for an eco-friendly yet stylish way to refresh your wardrobe? Look no further than vintage clothing! Vintage clothes are not only sustainable but also unique, timeless, and a nod to the past. In this blog post, we will discuss how vintage...
The 3-piece suit is a timeless and classic outfit that every stylish man should have in his wardrobe. It is versatile, elegant, and can be worn on various occasions, from weddings and business meetings to formal parties and celebrations. However, choosing the perfect...
Award-winning music writer and journalist Lesley Ann-Jones's latest book 'Fly Away Paul' looks at Sir Paul McCartney's post-Beatles days... Over the years, there are very few famous people she hasn't interviewed from the world of stage and screen, as well as music. On...
The British invasion rock band behind classics like “Time of the Season” and “She’s Not There” the Zombies announced this week they’ve obtained their master recordings after decades of outside control... The deal, which was three years in the making, includes classics...
As the leader of the influential 1960s group The Band, 80-year-old Canadian Robertson wrote many of its best-loved songs before carving out a successful solo career... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Born in 1943, Jaime Royal Robertson first found fame after being in Bob...
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Graham Nash returns with his first studio album of new material in seven years, titled Now, out now on BMG. Now is produced by Nash and longtime...
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...
So what's in our bumper-packed August issue of the Beat... We chat with one of the original members of one of the biggest boy bands in the world - the Bay City Rollers! In our special feature, guitarist Stuart 'Woody' Wood talks exclusively about his successful career...
From the moment she was born, the Irish singer's life has been dominated by controversy and battles with mental health problems that resulted from her failed marriages. Now the loss of her son recently had brought those demons to the fore... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley As...
A packed village green of music fans witnessed the legendary Dire Straits bassist perform at this year's revamped Milford-on-Sea music festival... REVIEW By Ian Woolley As music festivals go, this quaint New Forest village swells by many times its population on one...
Dylan White, Oasis, U2, Paul Weller, Suede, Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines…. all names that can rightly be placed together but, whilst there’s a connection, Dylan White was the odd one out. He was a record plugger working for these luminaries, rather than actively...
One of 80's true survivors, Then Jerico's lead singer Mark Shaw reveals why he loves being intimate with his fans again... By Ian Woolley Singer Mark Shaw has lived one of the most amazing stories in all of pop. We recently spoke with an upbeat Mark Shaw on what it's...
The multi-million record-selling singer Vince Hill, best known for his No.2 hit Edelweiss has died it was announced over the weekend. To date, Vince has released 25 studio albums, recorded theme songs for 5 motion picture soundtracks and earned a national and...
Songs like 'The Good Life', '(I Left My Heart) In San Francisco' and 'Stranger In Paradise' gave US singer Tony Bennett worldwide fame over an astonishing seven decades... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, the US-born singer became one of...
“I’ve never had six and half million hits on YouTube before – not many people do. So I’m quite pleased about that!” By Ian Woolley You could forgive John Illsley if he wanted to rest on his laurels. After all, being in one of the World’s biggest and most well-loved...
As long as there is Woody, the Bay City Rollers tartan flag will forever fly at full mast... By Ian Woolley As the original guitarist of the Bay City Rollers, 66-year-old Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood is now the only original member of the pin-up 1970s boy band to tour....