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...
Introduction Since it manifested itself as an essential part of our culture, rock music has always been more than just a genre of music. It has shaped multiple generations, sparked revolutions, and provided a voice for change and political cause. Behind every iconic...
UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, are heading to Crawley for a special open-air performance, and we have a pair of tickets to give away to one of our lucky readers... The legendary reggae performers will bring their unmistakable sound to Goffs Park on Friday, July 12th,...
We have an exciting and packed issue in our April issue of the Beat... Celebrating her amazing 60th year in the pop business, Suzi Quatro makes our front cover of the April issue. In an exclusive interview for the Beat, the American singer talks with Ian Woolley about...
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...
It was 50 years ago when a little-known Swedish group won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and became one of the biggest groups in the history of pop... By Ian Woolley It seems ABBA mania has been around forever, yet in fact, when the group broke up in late 1982, as...
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...
"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...
As any music lover knows, records are a fantastic way of listening to tunes from a bygone era. They have a real charm and sound to them that music from a streaming service just doesn’t provide. Yet if you’re looking for a way to keep the magic alive, it can be...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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......
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...