Post by PorkyPies on Oct 10, 2006 22:59:39 GMT 1
Georgie Fame goes back to his roots
Georgie Fame
RHYTHM and blues legend Georgie Fame is heading back to his roots in Leigh next month.
The jazz-influenced singer and organist will be appearing at Wigan Borough's premier music venue, the Monaco Ballroom in Hindley.
Georgie born Clive Powell in 1943, will be performing his famous hits including the number one singles Yeh Yeh, Get Away and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde, accompanied by his sons, Tristan and James, who both play guitar.
The performance is part of a UK tour that celebrates a career spanning four decades.
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His musical career began in the early 1960s when he played piano in a string of backing groups including Billy Fury and the Blue Flames.
Georgie eventually led the Blue Flames himself and became one of the most accomplished organ players of his generation.
He said: "This is going to be a fantastic night and something of an emotional return for me and my boys.
"We are delighted to be playing together just down the road from where I was born and we promise to put on a great show."
Tickets for Georgie Fame and Sons are on sale, priced at £12 (£10 concessions). Doors open at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 21. Call 01942 825 677 or visit www.wlct.org for tickets
