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Acker                           Bilk
 
Still                           going strong after more than 60 years in the music industry                           Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band continue to                           delight audiences worldwide. Best remembered for his                           1961 hit "Stranger on the Shore" which was                           the first ever recording to be a No1 hit in the British                           and American charts simultaneously and spent 55 weeks                           in the charts.
Alvin                           Stardust
 
Alvin                           shot to stardom in the 1970's. He had already had four                           hit singles under the name of Shane Fenton "My                           Coo Ca Choo", his debut single as Alvin Stardust                           was a massive success and became a huge international                           number one hit and spent over 6 months in the charts.                           Numerous hits followed including four more number ones, "Jealous Mind", "You You You", "Red                           Dress" and "Good Love".
Bad                             Manners
 
Formed                             in 1976 by school chums who lived in London, Bad Manners                             have become a British institution. Between 1980 and                             1983 they spent 111 weeks in the charts and had 15                             hit singles. Hits included Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu, Lip                             Up Fatty, Special Brew, Lorraine, Just A Feeling,                             Walking In Sunshine to name but a few.
Barron                             Knights
 
Formed                             in 1962 and still going strong today with their new                             show "Bop Till We Drop", this show was introduced                             in 2004 and is improving all the time and features                             all the old hits plus lots of new material.
Boney                             M
 
Maizie                             Williams - the original singer from the very birth                             of Boney M - featured on all their top ten hits, and                             is now joined by three dynamic singers and live band.
Sheyla Bonnick's Boney M
 
This band as enjoyed successful tours around the world including many TV   appearances, Product promotions, studio assignments and live performances in the   United Kingdom, Russia/ former Russian states, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine,   America, north & southern Ireland, Spain, Italy, Czech republic, former   Yugoslavia, Croatia, France, Scandinavia inc Iceland, Malaysia, Australia and   Asia in all manner of venues, theatre, arenas, Stadiums, Open-air concerts,   Disco and Night Clubs. This flexible band come to your venue as a dynamic four   piece playback show or eight piece live-band and always attracts large audiences   where ever they go. The show consisting of sleek costume changers and has   elements of a mini-musical feel, mapping out the Sounds of Boney M, It's visual   feel and musical history. Cleverly edited music and striking sound effects make   it easy to imagine your self back in the time of the of Frank Farians tunes and   international stories which made the original concept so huge worldwide, songs   like – Rasputin, Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Brown Girl in the Ring, Rivers of   Babylon, Ma Baker, Holiday and many many more classic Boney M hits. This is a   show not to be missed!
Bootlace
Simply the UKs greatest ever party band! Formerly Black Lace, Rob Hopcrafts terrific duo performs                               all the hits from the legendary duo - Agadoo, Conga,                               Music Man and much, much more... Demo available.
Brotherhood                             of Man
 
Brotherhood                             of Man won the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save                             Your Kisses For Me". The song proved to be one                             of the biggest selling records of all time, selling                             in excess of 5 million copies. The group followed                             this with 2 more British number ones "Angelo" and "Figaro". The band also had a number                             of other hits such as "My Sweet Rosalie", "Oh Boy", "Middle of the Road" and "Beautiful Lover". The band retain the                             same line up as appeared in 1976.
Bruvvers
 
The                                 Bruvvers are one of Britain's first Rock 'n Roll                                 Bands who helped set the path for the Beatles,                                 the Rolling Stones and many other bands from                                 the early sixties. The Bruvvers along with singer                                 Joe Brown had a string of top ten hits throughout                                 the sixties including the No 1 hit "A Picture                                 of You".
The wealth of experience contained in the band                                 has taken the Bruvvers from strength to strength,                                 playing good solid rock 'n roll not only for audiences                                 of the sixties but also today's generation.
Bucks                               Fizz
 
Bucks                               Fizz were one of the biggest bands of the early                               80's. Eurovision Song Contest winners with "Making                               Your Mind Up" earned them an instant place                               in musical folklore and an international number                               one hit. Following the footsteps of Abba, Bucks                               Fizz redefined the public's expectations of a boy/girl                               band with exciting dance routines and regular visual                               image changes.
Audiences old and new continue to appreciate the                               charm and vitality first displayed by Bucks Fizz                               over 2 decades ago.
Chicory                               Tip
 
Chicory                                 Tip reformed in 1996, they played a few songs                                 and realised the old magic was still there. By                                 January 1997 they began working again, playing                                 mainly functions, golf clubs, Masonic ladies nights,                                 parties and weddings etc.
Best known for their No1 hit "Son of my                                 Father" released in 1972. Chicory Tip are                                 one of the few bands from the 60's and 70's still                                 working with all original members.
Clem                               Curtis And The Foundations
 
Clem                               Curtis and the Foundations were the first multi-racial                               band in the UK and as the original lead singer Clem                               is now legendary in the music business both as a                               first class musician and entertainer. Thirty years                               of music and humour has produced a quality of performance                               which appeals to audiences of all ages. Clems expertise                               backed by a brilliant band is a winning and unmissable                               formula.
Kid                           Creole And The Coconuts
 
Without                           doubt the musical fusion offered by Kid Creole and the                           Coconuts created one of the freshest new sounds of the                           1980's. August ‘Kid Creole' Darnell developed                           a unique blend of latin, reggae, calypso, disco, rap,                           rock, jazz, rhythm & blues and swing. He combines                           this with the singing, dancing Coconuts and a multi                           talented group of musicians and bursts onto the music                           scene with formidable force. Kid Creole and the Coconuts'                           stage show is fresh and timeless packed with high energy,                           hyperactive innovation and fronted by the flamboyant                           persona of Kid Creole himself. A former school teacher                           in Long Island , New York, August Darnell first hit                           gold with Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band before                           creating the outlet for his obvious talents Kid Creole                           and The Coconuts. Their first album ‘Off The Coast                           Of Me', realised in 1980, began a career that has spanned                           the globe and spawned over 18 albums and countless singles                           since 1981. From the musical trilogy of ‘Fresh                           Fruit In Foreign Places', the UK favourite ‘Tropical                           Gangsters' and ‘Doppelganger' to the eminently                           commercial ‘Cre-Ole' album of 1984, right up to                           his latest release ‘Perhaps too Cool to Conga,'                           Kid Creole and the Coconuts have brought infectious, ‘groove' orientated music to audiences who simply                           can't help but dance. Kid Creole's popularity has never                           waned, and always popular in the UK, he was finally                           recognised in his own country with performances for                           two American presidents, namely George Bush and Bill                           Clinton. Hits such as ‘Stool Pigeon', ‘I'm                           A Wonderful Thing Baby' and ‘Annie, I'm Not Your                           Daddy' remain as vibrant today as when they first hit                           the charts and the man who once rightly described himself                           as a ‘mega-mega-mega superstar' has broadened                           his horizons to create a new legion of fans. His outstanding                           success in the West End hit ‘Oh, What A Night'                           proved his precocious talent was deeper than his larger                           than life pop image suggested, and rave reviews and                           packed houses all over the country were testimony to                           his ongoing appeal. Today Kid Creole and The Coconuts                           are as fresh and innovative as ever, and with a new                           album already produced, he's ready to prove once more                           that Kid Creole and The Coconuts can out-sing, out-dance                           and out-groove anybody on the live circuit.
The                           Dakotas
 
The Dakotas were formed in Manchester in 1960, where   they quickly gained a reputation as one of the most professional groups in the   area. They were also one of the earliest of the Manchester bands to appear at the legendary Cavern Club in   Liverpool. In 1962, at   the suggestion of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, Brian Epstein teamed the band   up with Billy J Kramer and they were signed up to EMI's Parlophone label. Their   first hit was a Lennon / McCartney song, "Do You Want to Know a Secret". It   reached No.2 in spring 1963. Other   Lennon/McCartney hits quickly followed: "Bad To Me" made the No.1 spot, then   "I'll Keep You Satisfied" and "From a Window" both went into the Top 10. "Little   Children" gave the band a second No.1 in the spring of 1964. Later that year,   both "Bad To me" and "Little Children" reached the American Top 10, prompting   the group to visit the USA, where they played sell-out shows to frenzied fans of   the "British   Invasion" sound. The Dakotas   and Billy each had separate recording contracts with EMI, being billed as "Billy   J Kramer with the Dakotas". The group also recorded guitar instrumentals   such as the "Cruel   Sea", written by lead   guitarist Mike Maxfield, which reached the Top 20 in September   1963. The   Dakotas and Billy J Kramer's last Top 20 chart   entry was "Trains and Boats and Planes" in 1965. Following the death of manager   Brian Epstein in 1967, the British Invasion phenomenon had waned and by 1968,   the Dakotas   disbanded. In 1989 the   Dakotas reformed, with original guitarist Mike   Maxfield, drummer Tony Mansfield & new singer/bassist Eddie   Mooney. Mike   Maxfield invited Toni Baker to join the band on keyboards. When Tony   Mansfield left the band in 1999 to concentrate on his financial services career,   this paved the way for a new direction, and long time   friend Pete Hilton   was drafted in to take over the percussion seat. Christmas   2003, The Dakotas were associated   with yet another number one hit: The best selling Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights” TV   Show, on which the band        seasoned on several songs and the theme tune was   written by keyboard player Toni Baker. The   Dakotas appeared on the 2004 Solid Silver 60s   tour, and later in the same year the band had a cameo role in the   Peter Kay TV series, “Max and Paddy's   Road to Nowhere”. All the original music was again written by Peter Kay & Toni Baker. Sadly in   2004, founder member Mike Maxfield was forced to retire from live performing for   health reasons, although he is still very actively   involved behind the scenes and in the studio. Alan Clare   is now the lead guitarist with the band. Eddie left   the Dakotas in February 2008 to join The   Fortunes, following the sad loss of their lead singer, Rod Allen, and Paul   Rafferty has now taken over the role of lead singer/bass   player.
Dave                               Berry
 
Like                               it's American counterpart, British Rock 'n Roll                               has given us some memorable figures. Amongst the                               many artists each era has produced there have been                               those performers who have that special something                               that sets them apart. Sheffield's very own Dave                               Berry has to be one of those entertainers, a very                               stylised and musical personality. Dave created a                               stage act that has gone on to influence others,                               most notably, Alvin Stardust and Adam Ant. His current                               work on stage embraces all aspects of Dave's career,                               underlined of course by his great originality and                               showmanship.
Dave                             Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich
One                             of the most memorable groups from the 60's and not                             just because of their quirky name. They made really                             great records and were justifiably famous for their                             on stage performance. A tradition that is maintained                             to this day. In addition to offering the group as                             a single unit, it is also possible to book Dave Dee                             as a solo artiste on playback or Dozy, Beaky, Mick                             and Tich in their own right.
Doctor                             And The Medics
 
Back                             on the road with a new six piece line up and a new                             set of classic party hits not forgetting their own                             chart topper "Spirit in the Sky", number                             one in 36 countries. Available as a completely self                             contained unit including a 5kw Meyer PA system and                             16k Par64 lighting system.
Dr.                               Feelgood
 
Formed                                 in Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970's                                 Dr Feelgood has become one of the most popular                                 rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and                                 uncompromising style that made them so popular                                 resulted in the band achieving a number one chart                                 position with their album "Stupidity".                                 Dr Feelgood have also enjoyed a string of hit                                 singles including "Milk and Alcohol", "Down at the Doctors", "Roxette", "She's a Wind Up" and "See You                                 Later Alligator". The band still undertakes                                 a full touring schedule, still thrilling the crowds                                 with the vitality of their explosive live show.
The                             Lonnie Donegan Band
 
The                               Lonnie Donegan Band is as the name suggests. This                               is the band that toured with the legend for the                               last 30 years. For those of you who saw Lonnie Donegan                               perform in more recent years, then you will instantly                               recognise them: Paul Henry ~ Lead Guitar, Chris                               Hunt ~ Drums, Sticky Wicket ~ Percussion, Eddie                               Masters ~ Bass, Peter Donegan ~ Acoustic Guitar,                               Banjo, Harmonica, Mandolin, Lead Vocals. The band                               reformed after Lonnie's passing to perform at the                               Rock Island Line tribute concert for Lonnie, at                               the Royal Albert Hall, backing artists such as Joe                               Cocker, Chris Farlow, Rolf Harris, Roger Daltrey,                               Mark Knopfler, Van Morrison, Chris Barber, to name                               a few... After this they joined Peter and Anthony                               Donegan on tour with "Lonnie D" the Lonnie                               Donegan Story from 2004 until 2006. Currently the                               band tour as the same line up as the last tour with                               Lonnie, featuring Lonnie's son Peter Donegan on                               keyboards and harmonica - only this time Peter also                               performs lead vocals, acoustic guitar and banjo,                               fronting the band. During each performance they                               sing some of Lonnie's classics such as "Putting                               On The Style", "Have a Drink On Me", "Rock Island Line", and "Pick a Bale                               of Cotton" to name just a few. But they also                               delve into some of Lonnie's lesser known recordings                               and some unissued tracks as well as performing some                               original songs written by Peter. It adds up to a                               great night of Skiffle, Blues, Jazz and a lot of                               foot-stomping fun!
The                             Dreamers
 
The                               Dreamers - Still Rockin and Rollin into the 2000's.                               Originally Freddie and the Dreamers, over the last                               40 years changes naturally occurred but today two                               members remain who have a genuine pedigree as Dreamers.                               Mosca and Byng both were an integral part of Freddie                               and the Dreamers backing Freddie throughout many                               European, American and Australian Tours. Indeed                               Mosca and Byng actually backed Freddie on the British                               Invasion Tour of America Part 2 appearing at such                               prestigious venues as Madison Square Gardens, New                               York and The Amphitheatre in Los Angeles alongside                               Gerry and the Pacemakers and The Searchers. Mosca                               and Byng also appeared on Many TV shows with Freddie                               including Surprise Surprise, Noel Edmonds, Time of                               your Life TV shows throughout the USA and Australia                               appearing with Cilla Black and The Shadows. On Parting                               Company with Freddie, The Dreamers went on to be                               a main attraction throughout the World. With Brian                               Poole's ex-drummer Ray Martin joining in 1996, The                               Dreamers went from strength to strength having one                               of the most unusual and entertaining acts on the                               Circuit. The Dreamers have appeared in the USA,                               Australia, Germany, Greece, Belgium and Cyprus for                               15 tours resident at the Kings Solomon Hotel Eilat,                               Israel and The Holiday Inn, Tel Aviv. Alan Mosca                               and Bryan Byng both Featured on Freddie and the                               Dreamers - The Greatest Hits Album and the Single                               'I'm a singer in a 60's band'. With the departure                               of Lead guitarist Pete Ford after 30 years on guitar                               and vocals The Dreamers are joined by Rob Isles.
The                             Edwin Starr Band
 
When they backed the late great Edwin Starr they were affectionately known as                               THE TEAM in which Edwin's brother Angelo was an                               integral part. THE EDWIN STARR BAND is a 10 piece                               show which keeps the memory of Edwin Starr and his                               hits alive. His brother is now the front man and                               Edwin would have surely been proud to hear his brothers                               renditions of his hits such as "War" "Stop                               her on Sight" "25 Miles" "Contact" Happy Radio" etc along with other crowd pleasers                               such as "My Girl" "Higher & Higher" "Celebration" etc.
The                             Fortunes
 
Hailing from Birmingham, England, The Fortunes first came                               to prominence and international acclaim during that                               Golden Era of Popular Music - the ‘swinging’ mid-sixties. Following on in the wake of Merseybeat,                               and the R&B of The Stones, etc., The Fortunes                               added another dimension to the sound of the classic                               pop song with their special ingredients of sophisticated                               orchestration, dual lead vocals and stylish counter-melodies.         The                               result was a succession of distinctive and distinguished                               hit records including ‘You’ve Got Your                               Troubles’, ‘Here It Comes Again’ and, continuing into the seventies with more successful                               releases such as 'Storm in a Teacup' and 'Freedom                               Come, Freedom Go'. These songs have stood the test                               of time, becoming household favourites permanently                               on playlists everywhere. The Fortunes remain as                               one of the UKs premier harmony groups, and are constantly                               in demand worldwide. From the initial success in                               1964 of ‘Caroline’, used as the signature                               tune for the influential Pirate Radio station of                               the same name, The Fortunes had a steady succession                               of world-wide hits culminating in 1972 with the                               release of ‘Storm in a Teacup’. During                               this period The Fortunes were also the voices for                               the US Coca Cola adverts (‘It’s The                               Real Thing’) still to be seen and heard in                               the US today.
The                             Foundations
The                               Foundations were formed by guitarist Alan Warner,                               they have had a string of hits including 'Build                               me up Buttercup' (which was featured in the smash                               hit film 'There's something about Mary') 'Baby now                               that I've found you' ,'Back on my feet again' and                               'Bad Bad old days' widely regarded as one of the                               best British soul/pop records ever produced. The                               band cause a sensation wherever it plays.
The                             Fourmost
The Fourmost achieved fame under the management wing of Brian Epstein and had                               already been part of the boom of beat music in Liverpool,                               having played the famous Cavern club in 1961, long                               before the Beatles made their debut. After being                               auditioned by George Martin, they were signed to                               Parlophone Records, the same label as The Beatles.                               Two commercial Lennon / McCartney songs, "Hello                               Little Girl" and "I'm In Love" served                               as their initial a-sides, but the chirpy "A                               Little Lovin'" became the bands biggest hit                               on reaching No.6 in April 1964. They were featured                               in the film "Ferry Cross The Mersey" which                               consolidated their position as one of the leading                               Liverpool groups.
Gidea                               Park
 
Gidea                               Park achieved UK and European chart success with                               the medley style singles "Beach Boy Gold", "Seasons of Gold" and "California                               Gold". Gidea Park pride themselves on being                               more than just a tribute band and an outstanding                               vocal harmony band. Backdrops and staging are provided                               to create a summer sunshine setting, a full light                               show adds to the effect. Hawaiian shirts, shorts                               and surfboards complete the look. Humour is never                               far away and the stage antics have been known to                               make even the band roar with laughter.
The                             Glitter Band
 
The                             Glitter Men first came to fame in 1971 as the backing                             band for Gary Glitter. The band provided the hypnotic                             tribal backings for all of his major hits around the                             world including such classics as Rock And Roll Part                             2, I’m The Leader Of The Gang, I Love You Love                             and many many more. By 1973 the band had changed their                             name to The Glitter Band and were striking out and                             building a solid reputation as a top chart in their                             own right with worldwide chart toppers such as Goodbye                             My Love, Angel Face, Let’s Get Together Again                             and People Like You. By 1976 The Glitter Band had                             changed their name to The G-Band. The subsequent album                             Paris Match clearly announced a new musical direction                             for the band. Gerry Shephard died tragically in 2003.                             Pete Phipps has continued to tour Europe with The                             Glitter Band. The Glitter Band of today is an exciting “all-hit” show featuring all of The Glitter                             Band’s greatest hits as well as some of the                             better known glitter songs, performed faithfully to                             the original recordings. This show is a must for any                             70s or Glam Rock event.
Gwen                             Dickey
 
The                             voice of ROSE ROYCE on 70's classics including "Car                             Wash" "Wishing on a star" & "Love                             dont live here anymore" Further chart success                             with "Aint Nobody" & revamped "Wishing                             on a Star" which gave her a first top 10 solo                             hit. Now available solo on playback or with band as                             GWEN DICKEY'S ROSE ROYCE for a great party night featuring                             all the above hits plus tracks such as her cover of "Sweetest Taboo".
Hazel                             Dean
 
Hazel                             established a formidable reputation as "Queen                             of the British Clubs" scoring a succession of                             massive club and dance hits which crossed successfully                             into the mainstream charts. Although Hazel did not                             have her first hit until 1984, she had already paid                             her dues and demands as a singer, writer and performer-her                             professional singing career started back in the 70's.                             Hazel recorded several singles during this period,                             albeit without any commercial success, these singles                             were hugely popular on the Northern Soul Scene.         Hazel                             developed her stage confidence with many tours and                             live appearances, working with some of the biggest                             names in entertainment and appearing at the London                             Palladium, The Royal Albert Hall and most of the other                             notorious 1970 cabaret venues. Hazel developed her                             singing style by performing pop and soul numbers – gaining confidence after hearing her voice recorded                             and well produced. She eventually started veering                             towards dance music, marking a new stage in her career.                             In February 1984 she had her first chart entry with                             double A-side "Evergreen" / "Jealous                             Love" ,which made the UK Top 75, two months later                             Hazel was back in the pop charts with her electrifying                             recording of "Searchin" (I Gotta Find A                             man) (proto records) which sailed in at number 6 and                             remained in the top 75 for 15 weeks.
Hermans                             Hermits
 
The                             Mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts;                             three of which became household names - The Beatles                             - The Rolling Stones and...... Herman's Hermits, who                             are one of the most successful groups throughout the                             world. From their beginning in Manchester, England,                             on April 1st 1964, the band has chalked up over 23                             hit singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major movies and countless                             television shows and concert tours all over the world                             - up to date they have total record sales of over                             75 million. Since 1971 and the departure of Peter                             Noone to pursue a solo career in the entertainment                             business, the group has never stopped. Original member                             Barry (the Bean) Whitwam. has guided the band from                             strength to strength into one of the hardest working                             acts in the business - they still average more than                             200 one-night stands per year - and reckon they maintain                             their stamina by having an amazing sense of humour.
The                               Ivy League
 
Since                               the mid 60's when the Ivy League had their first                               taste of pop chart success the band has gone from                               strength to strength. The Ivy Leagues unique falsetto                               vocal sound, blended with superb harmonies reproduce                               their hits "Tossing and Turning", "Funny                               How Love Can Be" and" That's Why I'm Crying".                               Added to their repertoire are some old and some                               new favourites, all of which are brought together                               with some hysterical zany comedy routines.
Jimmy                             James And The Vagabonds
 
In                             Jamaica Jimmy James had some considerable success                             with two singles "Bewildered And Blue" and "Come Softly To Me". He came to England                             and joined the multi-racial Vagabonds. The band became                             a leading live attraction in the 60's. Chart success                             came with "Red Red Wine" and later in 1976                             with another set of Vagabonds "I'll Go where                             the Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time".                             The band is a major live attraction with their impressive,                             infectious repertoire.
Joe                             Brown
 
Joe                             Brown was one of the original Rock & Roll Stars                             to come out of the UK. One of the first UK session                             men, his early career highlights include playing guitar                             with Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Cash and                             other US stars when they came over to Europe. Joe                             went on to top the charts with his own records, had                             The Beatles open shows for him and in a career packed                             with musical highlights has also presented several                             National series of the Joe Brown Show on UK TV, two                             series Rock Show for BBC Radio 2 and finds time to                             do around 100 live shows a year in the UK. In 2002                             he appeared at the Concert For George to honour the                             life and memory of his dear friend George Harrison.
Kenny                               Ball
 
Among                               the leading traditional jazz trumpet players on                               the eastern side of the Atlantic arguably the most                               successful is Kenny Ball. Kenny achieved worldwide                               fame for his recordings in the 1960’s. Including “Midnight in Moscow” which reached No.                               2 in the UK and the US charts and hit worldwide                               sales of more than one million copies, the debut                               hit “Samantha” and the smash “When                               I’m 64”, made Kenny a household name.                               With no fewer than 20 albums on sale, a Billboard                               Gold Microphone Award, more top 30’s in the                               US than Louis Armstrong, and honorary citizenship                               to the city of New Orleans, Kenny Ball is no less                               than a - true legend.
Les                             McKeowns Legendary Bay City Rollers
 
During                             a decade spanning 1971 – 1981, the Bay City                             Rollers became one of the world’s biggest selling                             bands, notching up hit after hit around the world.                             With their legions of fans sporting the ‘tartan                             look’, Rollermania had arrived! In the UK alone: 12 chart hits, 2 number ones (Bye Bye Baby and Give                             A Little Love), 9 other top ten placings, their own                             National TV series (Shang A Lang) plus sell-out stadium                             tours made their faces famous wherever they appeared.                             Paramount to this success was Les McKeown, lead singer                             and the voice of all the hit records. Les McKeown’s                             Legendary Bay City Rollers invite you to re-create                             the excitement of those heady days!
Lieutenant                             Pigeon
 
70's                             No 1 Hit recording band. Now perform as a 3 piece                             rock and glamrock band of the 60's and 70's to incorporate                             the bands hits. The length of performance being         approximately                             60-70 minutes.
Marmalade
 
Marmalade                             are one of those groups that just seem to go on forever,                             once described as the definitive Scottish rock group.                             Mainly remembered for one song "Ob-La- Di, Ob-La-Da" they charted number one hits and top ten American                             hits into the 70's. Still going strong today and thrilling                             audiences of all age groups.
Merseybeats
 
The                               Merseybeats can only be described as one of the                               most powerful and exciting bands performing ‘live’ music today, they continue to enthral thousands                               of fans, in the UK, Europe and World-wide by performing                               one night stands and package tours…. proof                               that they are still one of the most popular and                               authentic sixties bands performing today.
Mike                             Pender's Searchers
 
Throughout                             the History of Popular Music and in particular the "Swinging Sixties" the "Charts" have been dominated by groups. These inevitably produced                             a front man, usually with a distinctive vocal style                             that became that group's signature. The Searchers                             were one such 60's group, sweeping to fame in 1963                             with their first recording, "Sweets for My Sweet" which was the first of three No. 1 hits, followed                             by no less than 14 more chart hits. Voted second only                             to the Beatles in 1964, the Searchers became a household                             name on both sides of the Atlantic. After the first                             two hits, one man emerged as the Creator of the Searchers                             sound that was to become a legend. The man responsible                             for those highly distinctive vocals and that "jangly" 12-string guitar is Mike Pender. Today the sounds                             of the sixties are as popular as ever. Mike Pender's                             Searchers still travel the U.K. and many continents                             singing, playing and creating that distinctive sound                             which has become a legend in popular music.
Mungo                             Jerry
 
During                             the early 70’s viewers tuning into their regular                             weekly fix of then, un-missible Top of the Pops would                             have regularly been greeted by a smiling, mutton-chopped,                             gap-toothed singer by the name of RAY DORSET, more                             commonly known as the singer, song-writer and guitarist                             of MUNGO JERRY. In a two year hit span, MUNGO JERRY                             contributed four Top Twenty singles, (including two                             Number One’s) and two Top Twenty albums in their                             first flush of success. But after a long worldwide                             tour and on the way home from Australia, two other                             members of the band decided that RAY DORSET was out.                             On hearing this both the record company Pye, and the                             bands management Red Bus, would have none of it. They                             had a better idea, the others were out and RAY DORSET,                             the leader would now be MUNGO JERRY the Man! The song                             most associated with MUNGO JERRY is the global hit                             'IN THE SUMMERTIME', it sold over six million copies                             worldwide in the first six months of release and over                             thirty years later, that total is now near, a staggering                             thirty million sales, making it officially the most                             played summer song of all time. Winning for itself                             and it’s writer RAY DORSET, prestigious Sony                             / MTV and Ivor Novello awards.
Nashville                             Teens
 
Still                             going strong after more than 40 years in the business,                             best known for their chart hit "Tobacco Road",                             other hits include "Google Eye", "Little                             Bird", "Find My Way Back Home" and "The Biggest Night of her Life".
Alexander                               O'Neil
 
Reputedly                               the best pure singer to come from the '80s soul                               era' releasing a 'string of memorable hits' that                               are STILL broadcast as 'radio requests' and played                               at literally thousands of events around the world                               including: 'Fake' – 'Criticize' - 'If you                               were here tonight' - 'Saturday love' - 'Never knew                               love like this' - 'Sunshine' - 'Secret Lovers' +                               many more. His album 'Hearsay' sold nearly a million                               copies in the UK alone, and to this day he still                               holds the record as the only performer to 'sell                               out' for SIX consecutive nights at London's Wembley                               Arena. This soul legend STILL has an undying passion                               to perform... and his 'live shows' reflect that.
Paper                               Lace
 
Paper                               Lace consisted of Philip Wright, Cliff Fish, Chris                               Morris, Carlo Santana, and Michael Vaughan . Hailing                               from Nottingham, Paper Lace was formed in 1969 and                               in early 1974 they won ITV's talent contest Opportunity                               Knocks. Thanks to that show they were quickly signed                               by songwriters / producers Mitch Murray and Peter                               Calendar. The smash hit 'Billy Don't Be A Hero'                               stayed three weeks at No. 1 on the British Chart                               in March 1974, and an equally catchy story song reached the No. 3 position; it was called 'The Night                               Chicago Died'. Another hit 'The Black-Eyed Boys',                               took Paper Lace to No. 11 in late 1974. With their                               American subject matter, it was logical that 'Billy                               Don't Be A Hero' and 'The Night Chicago Died' should                               become US hits, however Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods                               were the first to release 'Billy', and Paper Lace                               had to be content with a No. 96 placing , but enjoyed                               their own American chart-topper with ' Chicago '.                               They were the most successful band Nottingham ever                               produced and were invited to perform on the Royal                               Variety Performance in front of the Queen Mother.
P.                             J. Proby
 
To                             say P.J. Proby is talented, is an understatement.                             He's a giant and as the album states a "Legend", who has made an indelible impression upon the music                             and the entertainment industry. There is no dispute                             that P.J. Proby is one of the most exciting and talented                             performers of our time.
The                               Real Thing
 
Original                               vocalists Chris & Eddy Amoo + Dave Smith. 3                               No 1 Singles in both the 70's & 80's. "You                               to me are everything" "Cant get by without                               you" & "Feel the for They have an                               ever growing reputation in the corporate & private                               function market and as such they now plan to increase                               their band to seven piece, bringing the total on                               stage to 10. Performing all their hits along with                               classic covers such as "Celebration" "Ladies                               Night" & "Aint no stoppin' us now" to keep the party atmosphere going. They are also                               still available for playback shows with the 3 vocalists                               singing live to track.
Roy                               Wood Big Band
 
The                               early Nineties were spent mainly in his own studio                               writing and recording. However, live work called                               again and Roy launched the twelve piece Roy Wood                               Big Band. This band has now evolved into an exciting                               new venture, Roy Wood’s Army, which features                               a stunning, seven piece brass section, (six of which                               are female!) playing all Roy’s hits & songs written especially for his sparkling new band.
Rubettes
 
The                             Rubettes’ first (and biggest hit) was “Sugar                             Baby Love” (released in 1974) which was a UK                             no. 1 and going on to sell around three million copies                             worldwide. The distinctive falsetto lead vocal to “Sugar Baby Love” was however performed                             by Paul Da Vinci (real name: Paul Prewer) who left                             the group after a few weeks to be replaced by Williams.                             The song is often mistakenly assumed to be by Showaddywaddy                             by casual music fans and the younger generation. The                             Rubettes went on to have a number of other hits during                             the mid-seventies such as “Juke Box Jive” and “I Can Do It”, mostly written by the                             Bickerton-Waddington song-writing team. Their final                             hit was the 'country rock' styled ballad - "Baby                             I Know" - which reached no. 10 in the UK in 1977.
The                             Searchers
 
The                               Searchers are one of the few British pop groups                               who have maintained their position at the top for                               well over 40 years. Second only to the Beatles as                               Liverpool's finest 60's group.
Shakin'                             Stevens
 
In                               2002 Stevens received a Number One Gold Award from                               The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. In 2003                               he headlined to an audience of 200,000 in Austria,                               and in 2004 topped the bill at the prestigious charity                               event of the Frankfurt Opera Ball, then appearing                               in the tv celebration to mark 50 Years Of Rock.                               Stevens was then ranked as the 16th highest selling                               artist in the UK, ever, and also acknowledged as                               having had more number 1's than any other Welsh                               artist. He followed all this up with a further Number                               1, Platinum selling album in Denmark, and in 2005                               with a # 4 album, in the UK, which went Gold within                               9 days of release. With a sell-out UK tour at the                               end of 2005, Shaky then went back into the studio                               to complete a new album, scheduled for release in                               2006.
Showadywaddy
 
During                             1973, the band were asked if they wanted to be on                             TV - the show was "New Faces". They won                             one programme in the series and were runners-up in                             the "All Winners Final". This led to various                             record companies racing to sign them up. However they                             had already signed to Bell Records, (the Bay City                             Rollers and Gary Glitter were also signed to the signed                             to the same label).
The first single, Hey Rock And Roll was released on                             19th April 1974 and reached number two in the UK charts.                             Showaddywaddy then hit the UK charts another 22 times                             until late 1982. These included 10 Top-Ten singles                             and one number one, racking up a total on 209 weeks                             in the singles chart - one of the most successful                             singles groups of all time. The first few singles                             were all written by the band and these generally reached the top-20. Two cover versions, 'Three Steps To Heaven'                             and 'Heartbeat' were released in 1975. These both                             reached the top ten before Showaddywaddy reverted                             back to their own material. However, these again failed                             to reach the top-10, so they went back to cover-versions                             and entered the top-10 once more. Romeo later quoted, "Dave and Trevor would approach the record company                             with a song. The would say, 'No we don't want that                             - you had a hit with a cover last time, you can do                             it again'". The cover versions were all pop versions                             of old '50s US rock 'n' roll songs, catchy tunes backed                             up by their colourful image, dance routines and numerous                             television appearances.
Slade
 
Without                             doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of                             Great Britain in the past 30 years. With their unique                             blend of pop-rock 'n roll, outrageous flamboyance, and no less than 23 top ten singles of which 6 were                             number 1's-plus 6 smash albums. Slade have become                             a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over                             the world.
Smokie
 
To                               be rock 'n' roll survivors is an achievement. To                               be Europe's top live band, thirty years after its                               inception is truly fantastic but to still be enthusiastic,                               fresh, totally committed and in love with the music                               is a positive miracle.
Steeleye                             Span
 
In                             2002, Steeleye Span reformed for a comeback tour with                             a 'classic lineup'. Prior and Genocky rejoined, and                             along with Kemp, Knight and Johnson, they released                             Present (2002), a 2-disc set of new recordings of                             songs chosen by fans on a Steeleye web site as the                             best of their previous output. Johnson had to retire                             from playing duties before the 2002 tour, and was                             replaced on guitar by Ken Nicol, formerly of the Albion                             Band. With Nicol on board, the relatively prolific                             output has continued, with the release of 'They called                             her Babylon' (2004) and the Christmas album 'Winter'.                             In 2005 Steeleye Span were awarded the Good Tradition                             Award at the BBC Folk Awards, while a recent book,                             Electric Folk by Britta Sweers (2005), devotes much                             space to the band. As of Spring 2006, the band are                             currently on a UK tour, to be followed by dates in                             Europe and an appearance at the 2006 Cropredy Festival.                             The tour is supported by a live album and DVD of their                             2004 tour, and a new studio album is expected later                             this year or early 2007. The current line-up consists                             of Maddy Prior (vocals), Ken Nicol (guitar, vocals),                             Rick Kemp (bass, vocals), Peter Knight (violin, piano,                             vocals), and Liam Genockey (drums and percussion),                             and draws on past and current Steeleye Span repertoire.                             They usually plays to theatres and arts centres but                             also performs at festivals. The band has recently                             toured extensively in Australia and closed 2004 with                             a gala performance in London's Paladium theatre.
Suzi                               Quattro
 
Rocks                               First Lady - Worldwide sales of 50 million records,                               sixteen HIT SINGLES and over 35 years of Concert                               Touring. Suzi Quatro the Singer, Song Writer, Musician                               and Performer is undoubtedly the QUEEN OF ROCK AND                               ROLL! "All My Life I Wanted To Be Somebody                               And Here I Am!" Susan Kay Quatro born 3rd June                               1950 in Detriot U.S.A., after touring in bands with                               her sisters through out the U.S.A. in the late 1960's,                               in 1971 Suzi went to live and work in England. Suzi                               achieved musical success and went onto become the                               first female rock musican with a string of number                               one hits through out the 1970's and early 80's.
Tight                             Fit
 
BACK TO THE 80's with Chartoppers TIGHT FIT.  Sets include The TIGHT FIT HITS   "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" No 1 in 1982 "Fantasy Island" No 5 in 1982 "I'm   Undecided" & "Secret Heart" plus non stop memories such as " Billie Jean"   "Dont you want me" "Sisters are doin' it for themselves" "The Power of Love"   "Walking on Sunshine" "Celebration" "Walk like an Egyptian" " I cant go for that   (no can do) " & medleys of the greatest hits from "Bananarama" "ABC"   "Blondie" & "Duran Duran". Seven Piece Show featuring 3 vocalists out front   including the 2 original female singers JULIE HARRIS & VICKY         WRIGHT (daughter   of legendary singer Joy Beverley of the "Beverley Sisters" & equally   legendary footballer Billy Wright.
Tremeloes
 
The                               group formed in 1958 as Brian Poole and the Tremoloes                               (the name soon being changed thanks to the spelling                               mistake of a local newspaper), and were initially                               cast in the Buddy Holly and the Crickets mould.                               Decca notoriously chose them over The Beatles, whom                               they had auditioned on the same day. They first                               charted with a version of “Twist and Shout” (1963), which owed much to the Beatles' version,                               followed by a chart topping cover of The Contours'                               U.S. million-seller “Do You Love Me” in the same year. Before they parted company with                               Brian Poole in 1966, their covers of Roy Orbison's                               B-side, "Candy Man" and The Crickets'                               B-side ballad, "Someone Someone" (both                               1964) entered the UK singles chart Top Ten, with                               the latter peaking at number two.
Troggs
 
The                             Troggs were signed by the manager of The Kinks in                             1966 and recorded on Larry Page's Page One Records.                             Their most famous hit was the single "Wild Thing" (written by Chip Taylor), which reached #1 in the                             United States in June 1966. Its combination of a simple                             heavy guitar riff and flirtatious lyrics helped it to quickly become a garage rock standard. They also                             had a number of other hits, including "With a                             Girl Like You" (a UK #1 in July 1966, U.S. #25), "I Can't Control Myself" (a UK #2 in September                             1966), "Anyway That You Want Me" (UK #10                             in December 1966), "Night of the Long Grass" (UK #17 in May 1967), and "Love Is All Around" (UK #5 in October 1967 and US #7 in February 1968).                             In the early 1970s, in an attempt to re-create their                             1960s successes, the Troggs re-united with Larry Page,                             now running Penny Farthing Records, but the resulting                             cover version of the Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations                             did not capture the public's imagination. The Troggs                             still exist and still play gigs.
The                             Union Gap
 
The                             band has worked extensively to put together a repertoire                             of classic songs from the 60’s to 90’s,                             which they perform either in the original form or                             in their own unique style – many of which appear                             on their albums “This Time Around”, “Classics” & their latest release "By Request".                             The band have also devoted a great deal of time and                             effort to perfect their concert sound, which is always                             complimented wherever they appear. The "Union                             Gap" are a professional band, fully self contained                             with concert sound and lighting, are experienced in – and available for – work in Theatres,                             Cabaret Venues, Holiday Centres and Cruise Ships throughout                             the UK and overseas. The “Union Gap” are                             very proud of their increasing popularity and outstanding                             reputation for their friendliness and professionalism                             both on and off stage which makes them an instant                             hit with audiences, venue management & staff,                             sound/lighting/stage crew and entertainment agencies.
Geno                             Washington
 
Geno                               Washington and The Ram Jam Band had two of the biggest                               selling UK albums of the sixties. Amazingly both                               of these were live albums. Hand Clappin, Foot Stompin,                               Funky Butt Live was in the album charts for 48 weeks                               of the year 1966 and was only out-sold by The Sound                               of Music and Bridge over Troubled Water. US soul                               acts rarely visited the UK and, having come over                               as a part of the USAir force and stayed, Geno was                               our soul man. His level of touring and the high energy of his gigs was, and still is (as immortalized                               by Dexy's Midnight Runners in the 80's hit Geno)                               the stuff of legends.
Wayne                             Fontana And The Mindbenders
 
They                               began as The Jets in 1963 playing R&B covers                               in Manchester pubs where they were spotted by a                               Fontana Records talent scout. He signed them and                               the bands' name was duly changed. After making a                               few competent, if not particularly exceptional records,                               their cover of Major Lance's "Um, Um, Um, Um,                               Um, Um" was their first big hit in the autumn                               of '64. They followed this with another top ten                               record "Game Of Love" (65). The partnership                               broke up in the closing months of 1965, and The                               Mindbenders immediately struck gold with the beautiful                               beat ballad "A Groovy Kind Of Love". They reached the top twenty again with "Ashes To                               Ashes" (66) and made an appearance in the film                               before disappearing from view, eventually splitting                               up in 1968. Fontana too, put out solo records ,                               his highest placing was No. 11 with "Pamela,                               Pamela" at the end of '66. This would also                               be his final chart entry.
Maize                             Williams
 
Maizie, original singer from the very birth of                               Boney M, featured on all their top ten hits, is                               now joined by three dynamic singers, Sheila Bonnick,                               Toyin Adekale and Kelly Rahman .Their greatest hits                               albums always re-chart and include classics such                               as "Brown Girl In The Ring", "Rivers                               Of Babylon" and "Ra-Ra-Rasputin".
Yardbirds
 
By                             now, everyone knows the Yardbirds legend, if not their                             music; the band graduated three of the great Ph.D.s                             of rock guitar: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy                             Page. They created hard rock out of standard twelve-bar                             blues, doubling the tempos and whacking the amps up                             to ten. On the British club scene, the Yardbirds,                             the Animals, and the Rolling Stones ruled the stages.                             The Yardbirds expanded the range of the electric guitar,                             experimenting with feedback, sustain, and fuzztone.                             They also coined and popularized the rave-up, a kind                             of free-for-all where you jam long and hard, not as soloists, but in a tandem, until you reach an epiphany                             about 10 or 20 or 30 minutes later, a shuddering climax                             of decibels and pure energy, and then—back into                             the song for one more boom-boom chorus. The Yardbirds                             were the bridge between the tributary white R&B                             of early-sixties London and the pastures of fuzz-toned                             psychedelia and power-chorded heavy metal plowed much                             later in the decade and throughout the seventies.                             Yes, the Yardbirds laid the groundwork for Rock Guitar                             As We Know It.
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