Ian Woolley

50 Years since ‘Live & Dangerous’ was recorded at The Hammersmith Apollo, the live story of Philip Lynott returns to the same venue in a new musical production… To celebrate 50 years since the recording of the Thin Lizzy’s classic ‘Live & Dangerou... See more

“These days honours seem to be handed out for winning the egg-and-spoon race”, says 60’s legend and Searchers’ lead singer Frank Allen… By Ian Woolley Writing to the press, former Rebel Rouser and Searchers bassist Frank Allen calls for singer Petula Clar... See more

Next April, David Cassidy would have celebrated the US singer’s 76th birthday. To commemorate his memory, a fundraising campaign has been launched to unveil a stone on the Music Walk of Fame in Camden, London… If the target can be achieved, the David Cass... See more

Eighties chart-topper Chesney Hawkes is one of pop’s survivors and occasionally pops up in his dad’s former band – the Trems. With a new tour planned for next year, plus a new album out, we thought we’d get the low down on his busy life and career… By Ian... See more

Through his love of cars and life on the road, Chris Rea found success in writing about both. However, throughout his life, the reluctant blues and rock singer suffered from health issues… OBITUARY By Ian Woolley Up to the time of his death, Rea had recor... See more