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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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At 85, Veteran Marty Wilde Tops Pop Chart
Officially the first artist to achieve chart success over eight decades, Marty Wilde scoops first no.1 on his 85th birthday... Pop icon Marty Wilde shot to No. 1 in the Heritage Chart as he turned 85 and said, “I’m No. 1 at 85—it’s the best birthday present ever!” In...
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Rocking The World Her Way – Suzi Quatro
"I don't do regrets and I have never have. I think the mistakes you make are there for a reason and they are meant to teach you”... By Ian Woolley It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the charts with 'Devil Gate...
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Transporting Music Fans Back To The 60s
Now you can travel back in time and discover London in the Swinging Sixties—its trendy coffee bars, pubs, fashion boutiques, and venues where music legends cut their teeth... REVIEW by Ian Woolley Launched in 2010 by owner and founder Paul Endacott, his award-winning...
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R & B Singer Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry Has Died
The talented New Orleans musician and singer, who had several top-ten UK hits in the early 1960s, has died... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Clarence Henry started playing piano and trombone at an early age while at school and played in several local groups. A Chess Records...
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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At 85, Veteran Marty Wilde Tops Pop Chart
Officially the first artist to achieve chart success over eight decades, Marty Wilde scoops first no.1 on his 85th birthday... Pop icon Marty Wilde shot to No. 1 in the Heritage Chart as he turned 85 and said, “I’m No. 1 at 85—it’s the best birthday present ever!” In...
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Rocking The World Her Way – Suzi Quatro
"I don't do regrets and I have never have. I think the mistakes you make are there for a reason and they are meant to teach you”... By Ian Woolley It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the charts with 'Devil Gate...
Review Beat ➧
Transporting Music Fans Back To The 60s
Now you can travel back in time and discover London in the Swinging Sixties—its trendy coffee bars, pubs, fashion boutiques, and venues where music legends cut their teeth... REVIEW by Ian Woolley Launched in 2010 by owner and founder Paul Endacott, his award-winning...
Obituaries ➧
R & B Singer Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry Has Died
The talented New Orleans musician and singer, who had several top-ten UK hits in the early 1960s, has died... OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Clarence Henry started playing piano and trombone at an early age while at school and played in several local groups. A Chess Records...
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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....
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...
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...
Has Auntie ‘Beeb’ Radio Had Her Day?
In the past few decades as the stats will prove, the BBC's stranglehold on their loyal radio listeners has dwindled. Through their revolving doors, new controllers have come in with newer ideas on how to reverse their diminishing listening figures. The result is the...
The Spinal Tap Flows Once More
With his creative juices flowing once again after five long years away from music, Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, is celebrating the start of the holiday season with a call to his former bandmates to...
The Beatles Last Song Finally Comes Together
"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,...
Zombies Homecoming Weekend Planned
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,...
Revisiting Days Of Future Passed – John Lodge
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,...
Stars Come Together In Aid Of Denny Laine
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...
A Whitesnake Legacy – Marsden’s Final Album Sees The Light Of Day
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...
Sweet Come Full Circle
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...
New Tour and Book Discuss The Songs The Beatles Gave Away
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
Has Auntie ‘Beeb’ Radio Had Her Day?
In the past few decades as the stats will prove, the BBC's stranglehold on their loyal radio listeners has dwindled. Through their revolving doors, new controllers have come in with newer ideas on how to reverse their diminishing listening figures. The result is the...
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Staying In ‘Love’ With the Philly Sound – The Stylistics
"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...
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...
Still Flying The Tartan Flag For Bay City Roller Fans
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....
The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 1)
"I felt it a bit weird standing on stage at 75 singing I can't control myself"! By Ian Woolley So says the Troggs guitarist Chris Britton. Deemed by many to be the first 'Punk band of British pop', The Troggs and the unique blend of raw rock music has influenced the...
Opportunity Knocks For Paper Lace
Without a doubt, one of the most popular TV shows of the '60s and '70s was Opportunity Knocks. Presented by Hughie Green it started life on the radio... By Ian Woolley When it was first heard on the BBC in 1949, it showcased the talents of many people who would...
And The Beat Of Ska Goes On – Dave Wakeling
Dave Wakeling always wanted to have the voice of an angel and that voice was Smokey Robinson. Fitting then that it would be a Smokey song that would propel his band the Beat into the ska revolution... By Ian Woolley For the past 35 years, the Beat's founder has...
Songwriting To Success – The Jeff Christie Story
As lead singer of the group Christie, things may have turned out differently had the group he offered his song to in the first place not rejected it... By Ian Woolley The pivotal moment in the Jeff Christie Story was in 1970, the year he offered "Yellow River" to the...
Songwriting Pilot Of The Airwaves – David Paton
As songwriter, singer, and bass player of the 70s band Pilot, David Paton has done it all in his long and successful career... By Ian Woolley Working with some of the biggest names in pop history, his life is laid out in his new autobiography called simply ‘Magic, The...
Staying In ‘Love’ With the Philly Sound – The Stylistics
"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...
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...
Still Flying The Tartan Flag For Bay City Roller Fans
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....
The Wild Things Of Punk – The Troggs Story (part 1)
"I felt it a bit weird standing on stage at 75 singing I can't control myself"! By Ian Woolley So says the Troggs guitarist Chris Britton. Deemed by many to be the first 'Punk band of British pop', The Troggs and the unique blend of raw rock music has influenced the...
Opportunity Knocks For Paper Lace
Without a doubt, one of the most popular TV shows of the '60s and '70s was Opportunity Knocks. Presented by Hughie Green it started life on the radio... By Ian Woolley When it was first heard on the BBC in 1949, it showcased the talents of many people who would...
And The Beat Of Ska Goes On – Dave Wakeling
Dave Wakeling always wanted to have the voice of an angel and that voice was Smokey Robinson. Fitting then that it would be a Smokey song that would propel his band the Beat into the ska revolution... By Ian Woolley For the past 35 years, the Beat's founder has...
Songwriting To Success – The Jeff Christie Story
As lead singer of the group Christie, things may have turned out differently had the group he offered his song to in the first place not rejected it... By Ian Woolley The pivotal moment in the Jeff Christie Story was in 1970, the year he offered "Yellow River" to the...
Songwriting Pilot Of The Airwaves – David Paton
As songwriter, singer, and bass player of the 70s band Pilot, David Paton has done it all in his long and successful career... By Ian Woolley Working with some of the biggest names in pop history, his life is laid out in his new autobiography called simply ‘Magic, The...
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Review Beat
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)...
The Perfect Harmony: What Music Genres Enhance the Bingo Gaming Experience?
When it comes to enhancing the gaming ambiance, music plays a pivotal role. As players gather around the bingo tables, the right choice of music can transform the atmosphere, elevating the excitement and entertainment quotient. The question arises: What music genres...
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...
Top music themed video games
Many of the skills that the top gamers use in their daily lives are the same as those that musicians use, so the crossover between the two was always going to yield some satisfying results. For gaming fans, the timing and coordination required to beat level bosses and...
The Ultimate Guide to Hot Water Extraction for Carpet Cleaning
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...
A Portrait Of The Queen Showcases Aretha’s Early Songs
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...
What Cars Did The Beatles Band Members Drive?
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...
Cars Of British Music Stars From The 50s To The 80s
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...
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)...
The Perfect Harmony: What Music Genres Enhance the Bingo Gaming Experience?
When it comes to enhancing the gaming ambiance, music plays a pivotal role. As players gather around the bingo tables, the right choice of music can transform the atmosphere, elevating the excitement and entertainment quotient. The question arises: What music genres...
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...
Top music themed video games
Many of the skills that the top gamers use in their daily lives are the same as those that musicians use, so the crossover between the two was always going to yield some satisfying results. For gaming fans, the timing and coordination required to beat level bosses and...
The Ultimate Guide to Hot Water Extraction for Carpet Cleaning
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...
A Portrait Of The Queen Showcases Aretha’s Early Songs
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...
What Cars Did The Beatles Band Members Drive?
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...
Cars Of British Music Stars From The 50s To The 80s
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...
Back issues, subscriptions, pre-orders, etc.
Obituaries
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...
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...
Leader Of The Band, Robbie Robertson Dies
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...
A Life Torn By Tragedy – RIP Sinéad O’Connor
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...
Edelweiss Singer Left His Mark – RIP Vince Hill
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...
Seven Decades Of Crooning – RIP Tony Bennett
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...
A Powerhouse Of Energy – RIP Tina Turner
After a long illness, it was announced that Tina Turner has died at the age of 83... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Born Anna Mae Bullock in the small Tennessee town of Nutbush which she sang about in her 1973 hit with Ike 'Nutbush City Limits'. Tina met Ike Turner at a...
More Than Just A Backing Singer – RIP Linda Lewis
Blessed with a five-octave vocal range, Linda Lewis's career spanned four decades, including backing such pop greats as David Bowie and Rod Stewart... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley The eldest of six children, Essex-born Linda Ann Fredericks learned to play guitar and...
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...
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...
Leader Of The Band, Robbie Robertson Dies
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...
A Life Torn By Tragedy – RIP Sinéad O’Connor
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...
Edelweiss Singer Left His Mark – RIP Vince Hill
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...
Seven Decades Of Crooning – RIP Tony Bennett
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...
A Powerhouse Of Energy – RIP Tina Turner
After a long illness, it was announced that Tina Turner has died at the age of 83... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley Born Anna Mae Bullock in the small Tennessee town of Nutbush which she sang about in her 1973 hit with Ike 'Nutbush City Limits'. Tina met Ike Turner at a...
More Than Just A Backing Singer – RIP Linda Lewis
Blessed with a five-octave vocal range, Linda Lewis's career spanned four decades, including backing such pop greats as David Bowie and Rod Stewart... OBITUARY by Ian Woolley The eldest of six children, Essex-born Linda Ann Fredericks learned to play guitar and...