TYGERS OF PAN TANG PLAY WHITLEY BAY – 45 YEARS LATER!

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Posted on 14 May 2024

TYGERS OF PAN TANG PLAY WHITLEY BAY – 45 YEARS LATER!

Tygers of Pan Tang, one of the bands who, alongside Def Leppard, Saxon and Iron Maiden, pioneered the new wave of British heavy metal in the 1980s, will perform a hugely nostalgic one-off show at Playhouse Whitley Bay on Saturday 9 November.

The cult band formed in Whitley Bay back in 1978 with their first album ‘Wildcat’ hitting the Top 20 just two years later.

They followed that early triumph with successful outings for singles ‘Hellbound’ and their cover of the Leiber and Stoller classic ‘Love Potion No 9’.

The Tygers continue to tour globally and have recently returned from Brazil’s Summer Breeze festival that saw them play in front of 10,000 music lovers.

Guitarist and co-founder Robb Weir said “We play shows all around the world so to be able to play such a special one in my home town means everything.”

“We last played in Whitley Bay 45 years ago at Mingles, the Esplanade Rock Club, where we had a residency every Wednesday night – its incredible to think about the journey we’ve been on and to come full circle.” he added.

Phil Smith, Theatre Director, said “We’re absolutely thrilled to stage what promises to be such a memorable night as the band evoke many memories but are still very relevant today.”

“When the chance to host the show came along, we jumped at it as its quite simply one of those ‘have to be there’ events that don’t come around very often.” he added.

The band, with guitarist Robb Weir at the helm, alongside long-serving members Jack Meille (vocals) and Craig Ellis (drums), have recently welcomed new recruits in guitarist Francesco Marras and bass player Huw Holding.

Their brand new 19-track live album ‘Live Blood’ features a plethora of timeless classics from across the band’s career including their first four albums with MCA records plus their last four albums of new material.

Tickets for the special event go on sale at 10am on Friday 17 May at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

Steven Christie – image credit