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...
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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...
Vintage Clothing for Women: A Sustainable Option for Fashion Lovers
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...
Tips for Choosing the Perfect 3-Piece Suit for Men
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...
Tony Christie gets behind Dementia Charity
Following his own diagnosis of the condition, singer Tony Christie is hopeful there will be a cure for dementia one day... By Ian Woolley The 80-year-old singer is to help raise money with a cover of Andrew Gold's song featuring Sting and Chic's Nile Rodgers as part...
Kissin’ Time Again For Marianne Faithfull
With the reissue of Kissin' Time looming, Marianne Faithfull is hoping that 2023 will bring her a new lease of life post-Covid... By Ian Woolley It is astonishing to consider that Marianne Faithfull has been making music for over 55 years. From releasing hit single...
January Beat Issue Free Competition!
To celebrate a brand new year with the Beat, we are giving one lucky reader a chance to win our mystery singer's brand-new CD... The album has yet to hit the shops but you can win a copy by entering our simple free-to-enter competition by ordering our January issue of...
Share A Cuppa Tea With Janis Ian
As she chats about UFOs, kisses, grandfathers, and more! Janis Ian was always going to be a star. At the age of two, she began piano lessons. By the age of 13, she was playing the organ, harmonica, French horn, and guitar. Songwriting for Janis started at the age of...
Pursuing the Holy Grail of Guitars – Armand’s Musical Obsession
A priceless collection of music's history belongs to one man. That enviable man is Armand Serra... By Ian Woolley Guitar-Exp’s Armand Serra has arguably the largest and most valuable collection of guitars in the world. And his obsession shows no sign of waning. Where...
Yesterday Hasn’t Gone for Cupid Inspirations’ Terry
The former lead singer's recent album is full of his favorite songs... By Ian Woolley Recently, Terry Rice-Milton released a new album called My World containing twelve classic songs written and composed by some of the best songwriters in the business. Released on the...
Macca shines at Glastonbury
By Ian Woolley As the former Beatle turned 80, Paul McCartney can still electrify a new generation of fans... On Saturday, the festival's headlining act Macca delivered what many believed was one of his best performances when he took centre stage on the Pyramid stage...
After four decades, Kate Bush is back at the top
By Ian Woolley Kate Bush has just beaten Tom Jones's record of making it back to the top of the UK charts after her last chart-topper... It was forty-four years ago since the singer-songwriter last made the top of the charts with Wuthering Heights. The song was all...
50 Years Of Glastonbury – The Birth
By Ian Woolley Farmer Michael Eavis has always stayed close to his roots. Born just down the road to where the world-famous Somerset festival is held, this incredible man has certainly put the village of Pilton on the musical map... 50 YEARS OF GLASTONBURY – PART 1...
Unseen photos of Bay City Rollers star to be published with fans’ support
By Ian Woolley One year since Les McKeown, lead singer of the Bay City Rollers, died unexpectedly at his home aged 65, a unique opportunity for fans to see some of the last professionally taken photos of the star... From his final tour of Japan, is now funding on...
Steve Harley fundraises to help Ukraine
Cockney Rebel's lead singer's great fundraising gift... As we watch the devastating situation unfold in Ukraine, we are actively fundraising for The British Red Cross DEC Ukraine Crisis Appeal. PizzaExpress will match fund all money raised, up to £30,000... Steve’s...
Music stars unite for a Night For Ukraine
By Ian Woolley A plethora of UK artists come together tonight for Ukraine... Billed a Night for Ukraine, the music world has been quick to respond to the plight of the Ukrainian people it seems. A fundraising event at the Roundhouse tonight will be donated to the DEC,...
Back From the USA – Monkees make their mark
Monkees Micky and Pete together