Tag Archives: Jeff Wayne

Even Better with The Real Thing – in conversation with Chris Amoo

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Almost five decades after their debut single, The Real Thing are still out there, treading the boards, with no intention of slowing down for co-founders Chris Amoo and Dave Smith. The passing of Chris’ older brother Eddie Amoo in February … Continue reading →

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A question of life balance – the Justin Hayward interview

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

If I made Justin Hayward feel old right from the outset of our conversation, he had the good grace to laugh and carry on talking to me. My genuine respect for his back-catalogue probably helped, mind. I was telling him … Continue reading →

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Building on the past, towards a brave new year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

It’s that time of year when we’re full of high hopes for the future and plans we can’t usually keep. But 2014 was a great year for all of us at writewyattuk (ok, so that’s just me), and 2015 promises … Continue reading →

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The Eve of the Final Tour – the Jeff Wayne interview

Posted on November 15, 2014 by

More than 35 years after Jeff Wayne’s first musical adaptation of HG Wells’ classic 1897 science fiction tale, it appears that there’s still plenty of life in The War of the Worlds. But while Jeff is about to embark on … Continue reading →

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