Let's Rock! Shrewsbury Tickets - The Quarry

Let's Rock! with Squeeze, Jason Donovan, and more

Jul 13, 2024 at 11:00 · The Quarry, Shrewsbury The Quarry, Shrewsbury

LineUp

Bananarama

1 concert

U.K. pop group Bananarama, formed by Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, and Siobhan Fahey, became '80s icons with hits like "Venus" and "Cruel Summer." Known for their dance-pop style, they collaborated with Fun Boy Three and Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Despite Fahey's departure in 1988, the group thrived globally, celebrated by a 2018 reunion and their 40th anniversary in 2022.

Altered Images

1 concert

Altered Images, led by Clare Grogan, gained fame in the 1980s new wave scene with hits like "Happy Birthday" and won Best New Act at the NME Awards. They've continued touring, collaborating with artists like Bernard Butler and Robert Hodgens.

Go West

1 concert

Go West, a British pop duo formed in 1982, became '80s icons with hits like "We Close Our Eyes" and "King of Wishful Thinking." Known for blending pop, soul, and new wave, they won a 1986 BRIT Award and scored success with hits featured in the Pretty Woman soundtrack.

Squeeze

4 concerts

Squeeze, formed in 1974 by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, is a British pop band famous for hits like "Tempted" and "Cool for Cats." Influenced by the Beatles and the Kinks, they earned acclaim with clever lyrics and catchy tunes, despite limited U.S. success. Known for albums like "East Side Story," their 1987 single "Hourglass" reached the U.S. Top 20. The band's core pairing was likened to Lennon and McCartney. Collaborations included Jools Holland and Elvis Costello, cementing their status as pop pioneers. Their compilation "Singles 45's and Under" went platinum.

Nik Kershaw

4 concerts

Nik Kershaw, born in the UK, burst into the '80s pop scene with hits like "Wouldn't It Be Good." He collaborated with Elton John, Sia, and wrote for Chesney Hawkes. Known for his unique voice, he still performs live.