JOE Brown is celebrating 60 years in the business with a performance at Bournemouth Pavilion on Thursday, February 13.

Joe Brown does what it says on the tin. What you see is what you get…a cheeky smile, a spikey haircut, a bloke who is definitely a survivor. He’s passed through more genres and vagaries of the music industry than you can shake a stick at. And he’s still here, with the same haircut and a youthful effervescence (at a mere 78) and still selling out shows across the UK.

Joe’s first group was a skiffle group, until he heard Little Richard then rock ‘n roll was the only way. The Beatles supported him and George Harrison became a life-long friend.

His first big hit saved his life – it took him off on a solo tour (otherwise he’d have been in the car crash that killed Eddie Cochran). Several big hits later he was established and Joe Brown and The Bruvvers became a 60’s household name.

Now, six decades on, Joe is still making great music, pulling the crowds and doing what he does best – performing live.

His last live UK outing was a solo trip down memory lane combining stories from his past with great playing abetted by old friend and special guest Henry Gross. This two part 60th anniversary tour sees him back on the road with a full band.

A lavish and detailed album-size 60th Anniversary Box Set has been released in conjunction with the tour.

*Joe Brown, Bournemouth Pavilion, Thursday, February 13. Call the box office for tickets.