Lipstick On Your Collar, the ’50s and ’60s extravaganza, is heading to Hastings’ White Rock Theatre on Saturday, August 24 (7.30pm). A spokesperson for the concert said: “From the birth of rock ’n’ roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, expect tight harmonies, excellent vocals and plenty of dancing in the aisles. “The show will include hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Sandi Shaw and many more musical legends.“Taking inspiration from the iconic fashion and style of the time and performed by a full live band, the two hour show will take audiences on a fun-filled musical journey through the years from ‘Rock Around The Clock’ and the birth of rock ’n’ roll in 1955, through to the Beatles and the resulting British Invasion in 1964, with accompanying nostalgic video footage … [Read more...] about Vintage rock ’n’ roll from Jerry Lee Lewis to The Beatles
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RECAP: Rock n Roll Marathon 2019 live results and pictures
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2019 has officially arrived in Liverpool, and despite the unfortunate weather, runners are raring to go. Runners will take to the streets of Liverpool this morning, accompanied by live music to keep them entertained throughout the day. The Half Marathon starts at 9:00am, while the Marathon itself begins at 10am, followed by the One-Mile run at 1pm. Whether you're watching from the side lines or from your couch, we'll be keeping you updated with all the latest. We'll be following the event live today, with all the latest pictures, videos and updates. Tweet us your photos to @EchoWhatsOn and we'll include them in this blog. Key Events Our favourite pictures from the Rock n Roll Marathon 2019 14:50 5k, Half Marathon and Marathon winners 14:25 Women's Marathon winner is in 13:20 Men's Marathon winner is in 13:19 Full Half Marathon results are in 12:17 15:06 Elle May Rice That's all from us It’s been an incredible … [Read more...] about RECAP: Rock n Roll Marathon 2019 live results and pictures
Best pictures and costumes spotted at the Rock n Roll Marathon
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon has returned to Liverpool for another year - and what a weekend it has been. Following some incredible sights yesterday during the Rock ‘n’ Roll 5k, the Marathon only stepped it up. Despite the less than ideal weather this morning, runners pushed themselves to the limit to complete the huge race. From funky costumes to the headline show by Toploader, the day was pretty incredible. Best pictures from Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2019 View gallery Our photographer has been out and about all day snapping some of the best sights of the big day. Take a look at our gallery of incredible photos from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon 2019. And, if you’re missing the day already, catch up with all the highlights in our live blog . Follow reporter Elle May Rice on social media Follow Elle on Twitter here. You can read more of her stories here. Email her on [email protected] Or contact Elle on Facebook if you want to … [Read more...] about Best pictures and costumes spotted at the Rock n Roll Marathon
Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon route, road closures and more
This year’s Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Liverpool is just two weekends away - and there's still time to register. Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1.2 Marathon lands on May 25 and May 26. Finisher medals are presented to runners in each race, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run after they cross the finish line. And along with finisher medals, runners who participate in both the Saturday 5K and one of the Sunday races will receive a third medal – the Remix Challenge Medal. You can collect the Remix Medal after you complete the Sunday distance at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series booth in the Finish Line Festival. Online Registration Closes on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 11.59pm. Here are more details about the route, registration, road closures and what else is happening. Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Liverpool route Marathon The start line is at the Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, followed by the Unesco World Heritage sites of … [Read more...] about Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon route, road closures and more
Why Bobby Gillespie is Britain’s last true rock ‘n’ roll star
Bobby Gillespie has just finished eating a nutritionally balanced lunch of chicken and rice in the canteen at Sony Music. He’s the most Scottish looking person I have ever met, and I’ve met a lot of Scottish people. Even after years of living in Islington, his Glaswegian accent is unchanged, as is his face, the passage of time somehow having contrived to swerve it entirely. Is Olay the secret to his eternal youth, or maybe Crème de la Mer? ‘Probably the smack,’ he says, deadpan. Gillespie, 56, has in fact been drink- and drug-free for the past 10 years, and in some ways lives a quieter life than he once did: married to the stylist Katy England, with two sons, Wolf, 17, and Lux, 14. But he is still very much a rock star, a status derived neither from music nor clothes — though he is one of the few human beings who can wear Hedi Slimane without looking like a twat — nor drugs. Bobby Gillespie is a rock star because in the sanitised, … [Read more...] about Why Bobby Gillespie is Britain’s last true rock ‘n’ roll star