Woolleys Beat

Ian Woolley
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Woolleys Beat Podcast

Interviewing some of the biggest names and legends in the music and TV business, we talk about what makes them tick. Their life and career plus all the gossip on what's coming soon.

  1. The Decca Choice - Brian Poole (pt.1)

    1 SEPT

    The Decca Choice - Brian Poole (pt.1)

    The first pop group from the South of England to top the UK charts in the Beat boom days, the Tremeloes were also the chosen band above the Beatles by Decca. In this podcast, former lead singer Brian Poole looks back at the early Tremeloes days, and his choice to go solo at the height of their career. It's an episode you won't want to miss. This is part 1 of 2.

    17 min
  2. The Darts Story - Griff Fender

    11 AUG

    The Darts Story - Griff Fender

    As doo-wop vocal groups go, Darts dominated the 1970s and always performed on the edge with their stage antics. Whilst most groups of the time had one lead singer, Darts had four. Rita Ray, Den Hegarty, Bob Fish and Griff Fender all shared that responsibility, and whilst (excuse the pun) they never succeeded in getting double top, they came close to it in 1978 when they got to no.2 with "Come Back My Love" and "The Boy From New York City". The following year, "It's Raining" stalled just off the top of the charts. In this podcast, we talk with Griff Fender about his band and share some of the secrets of their antics on and off the stage.

    19 min
  3. My Early Roller Days - Woody

    7 JUL

    My Early Roller Days - Woody

    As long as there is Woody, the Bay City Rollers tartan flag will forever fly at full mast… As the original guitarist of the Bay City Rollers, 66-year-old Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood is now the only original member of the pin-up 1970s boy band to tour. Edinburgh-born Stuart was 17 when he joined the Bay City Rollers, including brothers Alan and Derek Longmuir, Eric Faulkner, and singer Les McKeown. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe. In this podcast, Woody talks about his early life, ‘Rollermania’, the band’s reunion, and the loss of lead singer Les McKeown. This is one interview any roller fan won’t want to miss.

    13 min
  4. My Amazing Life - With Françoise Pascal

    2 JUN

    My Amazing Life - With Françoise Pascal

    Mauritian actress, model, and Producer Françoise Pascal has been in the business for 50 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in film and TV. Now, in a new play, 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-out of Ronan Keating' (yes, really!) written by PT Rose, actress and music lover Françoise Pascal is treading the boards again. In this podcast, we talk with her about working with some of those great names like Peter Sellers. A career that might never have happened as a near-death experience jumping from a house fire, it could have all turned out so differently. A true survivor who has lived to tell the tale and go on to become a much sought-after actress. A podcast you won't want to miss. Karen Struel-White and Pascal Productions present 'My Wife Fell in Love with a Life Size Cardboard Cut-Out of Ronan Keating' by PT Rose at the Drayton Arms Theatre, November 5th - 9th, 2024. Tickets on sale now from www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/ronan-keating   SERIES 5; EPISODE 6

    17 min
  5. Suzi Quatro (A Rockin' Her Way) Pt.1

    5 MAY

    Suzi Quatro (A Rockin' Her Way) Pt.1

    It's been an incredible 50 years for the leather-cladded singer and musician since she topped the UK charts with 'Devil Gate Drive'. In her 60th year in the business, Suzi Q still feels as fresh as the first time she walked on stage. She talks about the glam rock period, her respect for Mary Weiss and writing music with KT Tunstall. Part 1 of 2. An intimate podcast you won't want to miss. (Recorded in February 2024) SERIES 5: Episode 5

    14 min
  6. Steve Ellis - A Love Affair With The Mod Scene

    7 APR

    Steve Ellis - A Love Affair With The Mod Scene

    Steve Ellis has always been outspoken about his views, and the former Love Affair frontman has plenty to say. Released on his birthday, this podcast pulls no punches as we ask him what makes him the man he is today. Friends like Zoot Money, Keith Moon, and Paul Weller all get a mention, as well as the reason why he left the band when he did. A mod and soul lover at heart, this is one podcast you won't want to miss. (Recorded in 2022 after the release of his album 'Boom, Bang, Twang' and published in the 2022 November issue of the Beat magazine) Series 5: Episode 4

    14 min
  7. 55 Years In Pop - Chris Norman

    10 MAR

    55 Years In Pop - Chris Norman

    Smokie's lead singer, Chris Norman, has reached a 55-year milestone in his music career, marking a new achievement in pop. If his latest album 'Junction 55' is anything to go by, the Bradford boy has emerged in 2024 with some great new tracks that will keep his popularity to the fore. In this interview, Chris looks back at his early career and collaborations with the likes of Suzie Quatro and the odd footballer! This is a podcast you won't want to miss.

    16 min
  8. Michael McIntyre's Prank on Tony Hadley Helps His New Tour

    3 FEB

    Michael McIntyre's Prank on Tony Hadley Helps His New Tour

    "Then when the flap went down the noise was just incredible"... The former Spandau Ballet lead singer recalls the surreal moment after being pranked on BBC's Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Off the back of that prime-time BBC show recently watched by millions of viewers, the tickets for his upcoming tour have been selling like hotcakes. In this podcast ahead of his new Big Swing Tour, Tony reveals the time that he met crooning legend Tony Bennett backstage, which crooner he took his mum to see and having to turn down an offer to attend a big Hollywood movie star's party. A podcast you won't want to miss! For tickets, go to www.tonyhadley.com

    8 min
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Interviewing some of the biggest names and legends in the music and TV business, we talk about what makes them tick. Their life and career plus all the gossip on what's coming soon.

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  • Creator
    Ian Woolley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ian Woolley
  • Show Website
    Woolleys Beat

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