SEARCHERS TO RETURN TO THE CHARTS?

The latest from Searchers Central is that Universal Music who now own the copyright to their back catalogue are to issue a new Best Of on May 12th. Unlike the many that precede it, this one is apparently going to be supported by an extensive media campaign, including a national TV appearance, and a guest spot on the Johnny Walker Radio 2 programme where they will play an acoustic set.
Details may change, so check the Searchers Latest News Page for more details and updates should changes occur.

AL MARTINO TO TOUR THE UK

The man who had the very first number one record in the UK, Here In My Heart back in 1952, and a huge hit in the 70s with Spanish Eyes is to tour the UK in November. Nine tour dates are so far listed for September here

 Recording time is booked for a new Strawbs album in April, with an electric tour to follow, kicking off the Strawbs' 40th anniversary celebrations. For latest details, check out their website

ALICE COOPER IS BACK!

That's if he ever went away! The new album is called "Along Came A Spider" and is due for release in August. He plans to kick off the Along Came A Spider Tour on July 24th in London, England, with North American dates beginning July 31st. Cooper told Billboard that the "Along Came A Spider" concerts will be modeled after old-time radio dramas, with extras playing detectives and prowling the stage between songs!

Israel is to apologise formally to the surviving Beatles for cancelling a 1965 concert by the band. The reason given at the time was that the Israeli government could not afford the band, reports the Daily Telegraph. But other sources suggest Israel was concerned Beatlemania might corrupt the minds of Israeli fans. The country plans to deliver letters of apology to Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and relatives of the late John Lennon and George Harrison.

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