THE SOLID GOLD ROCK N ROLL SHOW Comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

As if time stood still; four of the original dreamboats are back! Over 50 years since the original British rock n rollers hit the airwaves, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and Mark Wynter return for headline billing for THE SOLID GOLD ROCK N ROLL SHOW at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Thursday 24 November.

Times may have changed but that unwavering surge of admiration and obsession was born in this era, and remains as prevalent today in pop culture as it ever was. THE SOLID GOLD ROCK N ROLL SHOW will propel you back to a golden era, featuring an iconic line-up with Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and very special guest, Mark Wynter. Marty Wilde's long-standing band The Wildcats will also perform on stage with the artists.

Expect good old-fashioned rock n roll; this was the birth of pop music, a time where music liberated and changed popular culture forever! Even today, half a century on, the long reaching influence contains to play an ever-important role.

In the late 50s, Marty Wilde was one of the leading British rock n roll singers, alongside Tommy Steele and Cliff Richard. Hits included A Teenager In Love, Sea Of Love, Donna and Bad Boy. As a gifted songwriter he has also penned many hits for artists including Lulu, Status Quo, The Casuals, and his daughter, Kim Wilde.

Eden Kane, the older brother of musicians Peter Starstedt and Clive Sarstedt, had success in the early 1960s with I Don't Know Why, Well I Ask You and Boys Cry, before moving to the United States, where he began an acting career. A breakout role in three Star Trek series (Voyager, Next Generation and New Enterprise) saw him cement his ongoing popularity.

Mike Berry is known just as well for his music as he is for his TV work. A long-time collaborator of producer Joe Meek, he enjoyed a string of hits in the 60s including Don't You Think It's Time, and The Sunshine Of Your Smile. He also had hits with his group The Outlaws including A Tribute To Buddy Holly. His TV work included the iconic BBC series Are You Being Served. This year he was a contestant on BBC's The Voice.

Mark Wynter enjoyed a lengthy career between 1960 and 1968 with hits including Venus In Blue Jeans, It's Almost Tomorrow, Shy Girl, and Go Away Little Girl. He is also a celebrated actor.

Tickets are now on sale by calling 01902 42 92 12, online at grandtheatre.co.uk or by visiting the temporary Box Office at the Lighthouse Media Centre in The Chubb Buildings (until Fri 9 September) whilst the Grand Theatre is refurbished.

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