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One of the only performing original Rock’n’roll Pioneers in the World today
A British music legendary figure- Officially recognised for his 8 Decades in Music As a hit recording artist and songwriter
Marty began his career in 1957 –his first UK chart hit “Endless Sleep” and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in the early formative and groundbreaking ‘Rock’n’roll’ years’.
Today he celebrates 8 Decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter (hits for Kim Wilde, Status Quo, Tom Jones, Hot Chocolate, The Casuals, Lulu etc.)
With his many hits, including “Teenager In Love”, “Endless Sleep”,” Donna”,” Sea Of Love”, “Bad Boy”, “Rubber Ball”,” “Jezebel” and others, plus a host of hit songs from a golden era – Marty Wilde and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced.
A new recording “Two Eyes Streaming” was a number one hit on the Heritage Charts in 2024, it’s follow-up “Rise” went top 10. Marty continues to tour, write, record and release new material. A new single and album are due soon.
A show not to be missed!
Marty Wilde & The Wildcats
Reg Smith (aka Marty Wilde) a massive pop star in the '50s and '60s with a plethora of hits including Rubber Ball , Teenager In Love, Jezebel, Bad Boy, Sea Of Love, Endless Sleep, etc. The father of iconic '80's hit recording artists Kim Wilde, he co -wrote many of her hits and his songs have been recorded by Status Quo (Ice In The Sun) Jesamin (The Casuals) I'm A Tiger (Lulu) Love Me Love My Dog (Peter Shelley) Tom Jones (All I Can Say Is Goodbye), Hot Chocolate (You'll Never Be So Wrong) Snow Patrol (I Am An Astronaut) and many more. Marty is currently touring select venues and getting a great reaction from audiences up and down the country. His own show, Born To Rock 'n' Roll, in which he performs with his Wildcats, has received wonderful critical acclaim and has not only attracted his original fans but a whole host of new ones, who are just discovering the man and his individual brand of rock 'n' roll. The show has acquired a cult status and is definitely one not to be missed. Dates are already booked for 2025 including his one-man show, An Evening With Marty Wilde
See Marty Wilde & The Wildcats tour dates
The Lights Andover
West Street
Andover
SP10 1AH
- Website:
- thelights.org.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 01264 368 368
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The Lights Andover
West Street
Andover
SP10 1AH
- Website:
- thelights.org.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 01264 368 368
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on Sun 14 September 2025