John Otway Band

Friday, 16 October 2026

Derby, United Kingdom
John Otway Band Rock veteran John Otway dubbed himself "rock'n'roll's greatest failure" after many unsuccessful attempts to produce a second hit single to follow his 1977 classic '(Cor Baby, That's) Really Free' with Wild Willy Barrett. However, a mere quarter century later, he was back on Top of The Pops with the wonderful disco pastiche, 'Bunsen Burner' and back in the charts as a birthday present from his adoring and patient fans. Expect madcap mayhem and some scintillating stunts from a man old enough to know better ... and also to be surprised at just what a showman and musician really lies underneath the tomfoolery. "A brilliant ability to inspire" - THE GUARDIAN "Brilliant observationally ... part of me just wants to stand up and applaud" - STEVE LAMACQ "The audience were in fits of hysteria" - SALISBURY JOURNAL

John Otway Band

The Flower Pot

25 King Street

Derby

DE1 3DZ

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