Tag Archives: John Otway

Legends Come To New Brighton This May, As The Floral Pavilion Rocks To The Sound Of Wilko Johnson And John Otway.

Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr. Feelgood guitarist, actor (Game of Thrones character Ser Ilyn Payne) and all round national treasure has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena, including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey (Going Back Home), a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall to mark his 70th birthday and, most recently, the release of Blow Your Mind, his first album of new material in decades. 

John Otway, Gig Review. Bilston Robin 2.

John Otway at the Bilston Robin. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 29th 2010.

John Otway may not be a name that runs off easily of the lips of many modern music lovers, however for a generation of people bought up with the idea of individualism, the man stands out as shining beacon of hope in an ever increasing drab world.

Part rock star/part imaginary chemistry teacher who would have taught that science could be fun if he had made that a career choice; John Otway weaves his way through an evening’s entertainment with panache, style, the best use of a Theremin anywhere and a big dollop of inspired insanity that marks the man out as one in a million.