Herefordshire & Worcestershire's music history
Tales of epic gigs and local legends.
The Pretenders' drummer: 'My Live Aid memories'
Hard-hitting drummer Martin Chambers reflects on playing the world's biggest gig.
Black Sabbath in Malvern: Cherry Red's first gig
Richard Jones booked Ozzy Osbourne's band as his first at the Malvern Winter Gardens.
Mick Ralphs: In his own words
A rare interview from the Bad Company & Mott The Hoople star.
A musical history of Hergest Ridge—Secret Herefordshire
Mike Oldfield made The Beacon in Kington his home for his chart-topping second album.
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When Black Sabbath came to Cradley—Secret Herefordshire
Discover the house that was home to the band's drummer, Bill Ward, for many years.
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The Gaumont, Worcester
Buddy Holly, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix were just a few names to play the cinema.
Frank Freeman's Dance Club: Rock & roll pioneers—Secret Worcestershire
The music venue brought Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Marc Bolan and more to Kidderminster.
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The legacy of The Park Hall Ballroom, Wormelow—Secret Herefordshire
In an era before arena shows, Status Quo, Marmalade and more would rock in Herefordshire.
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Malvern Winter Gardens
Memories of great gigs at the Malvern Winter Gardens.
Sixties stars at The Hillside in Hereford
Memories of The Stones, The Who and Screaming Lord Sutch playing the Hillside Ballroom.
The Beatles in Tenbury Wells
The band played a tiny venue in Worcestershire, just as they were starting to make it big.
How The Stones, Tom Jones and U2 came to Kiddy—Secret Worcestershire
These incredible acts rocked out Kidderminster Town Hall on their way to superstardom.
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Clapton plays Martley
The story of how a lost bet led to the rock legend playing in a Worcestershire pub.
The 1600 Club and The Newmarket, Hereford
The Hereford venues provided an array of live local acts.
