Backstage Pass Rock News: Nigel Glockler Special

March 14th, 2024

Nigel Glockler wasn’t always behind the kit for Saxon! Dive deep into his fascinating career, from his early days drumming for Toyah to how he landed the coveted gig with Saxon. Get ready for some truly unbelievable rock & roll stories!

Toyah On TV: Quadrophenia Reunited – 40 Years On

March 14th, 2024

Quadrophenia Reunited – 40 Years On: Sky Arts: Wednesday 27th March: 00.30am
Lauren Laverne hosts a one-off special bringing the stars of Quadrophenia together. Featuring reminiscing, interviews, a table-read of the script and plenty of surprises. (Photo © Sky Arts)

Toyah On TV: Quadrophenia – Our Generation

March 14th, 2024

Quadrophenia – Our Generation: Sky Arts: Tuesday 26th March: 11.30pm
Celebrity fans and cast members come together to shed light on the making of Quadrophenia and explore the legacy that the cult film has left behind, 40 years after its release. (Photo © Sky Arts)

Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Sat Song/UM/Sunday Lunch

March 14th, 2024

Saturday Morning Song: Jungles Of Jupiter (Live in Germany 1982) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat MomentsWatch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Sweet Child…Watch…

The Weakest Link: Saturday BBC One at 7.50pm

March 7th, 2024

A new photo of Toyah just released ahead of her appearance on Saturday’s The Weakest Link. Airing on BBC1 at 7.50pm, and subsequently at BBC iPlayer. Visit the BBC website by clicking below. (Photo © BBC)

The Sun: Royal Return

March 7th, 2024

Royal Return: 80s pop legend stuns in see-through top as she returns to making bizarre home videos with rock star husband

Their latest performance is of a late ’60s classic

Their quirky cover versions kept spirits up through the dark Covid years.

But for months pop legend Toyah Wilcox, 65, and husband Robert Fripp, 77, of legendary prog rock band King Crimson, have parked their popular Sunday Lunch series of performances.

Instead fans have been treated to a ‘best of’ selection each week… until now.

The couple have relaunched for 2024, kick-starting their new run with a hard rocking version of Shocking Blue’s Venus inside their country home’s familiar kitchen.

The ever flamboyant Toyah performed in a see-through top with shiny love heart nipple pasties, while guitar God Robert wore space age eyeliner and had an F plastered to his forehead.

The rendition was a hit with fans who relished having them back.

One commented on YouTube: “Barking mad, the pair of them. Love every second of it!”

Another said: “You’ve certainly got it! Brilliant. You breathe wonderment, light and joy into our every Sunday.”

• Continue reading at The Sun.

Official Toyah: March 2024 Blog

March 7th, 2024

Toyah’s blog for March is available to read at toyahwillcox.com.

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Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: At Home/UM/Sunday Lunch

March 7th, 2024

Toyah At Home: March 2024 – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat MomentsWatch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Jean GenieWatch…

 

Live 2024: Toyah & Robert/Tartan Heart Festival

March 7th, 2024

Another 2024 festival date recently confirmed for Toyah & Robert. They are heading to Scotland this July to play the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.

• Further info and book tickets here or by clicking below. See “Toyah & Robert festival dates keep coming!” at toyahwillcox.com.

Toyah On TV: The Weakest Link

February 29th, 2024

The Weakest Link: BBC1: Saturday 9th March: 7.50pm
Series 3, Episode 13. Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants JB Gill, Kaye Adams, Helen Flanagan, Davood Ghadami, Adam Pearson, Ivo Graham, Toyah Willcox and Jen Brister. They must initially work together to bank as much money as possible for charity, before voting off round by round. (Photo © BBC)

Live 2024: Toyah & Robert Christmas Party Tour

February 29th, 2024

Toyah & Robert are hitting the road – on their Christmas Party Tour 2024 – for five special evenings of classic rock & festive fun with their full live band. Tickets are on sale now.

• Further details at toyahwillcox.com. See also: NME, Classic Rock/Prog and DGM Live.

Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Sat Song/UM/Sunday Lunch

February 29th, 2024

Saturday Morning Song: Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard) (Unplugged) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat MomentsWatch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – VenusWatch…

Press for Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch. This week covering Shocking Blue. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Classic Rock/Louder: Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have returned to the internet with a sparkling new episode of that thing they do at the weekend – Continue…

Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah & Robert cover “Venus” (Shocking Blue/Bananarama) – Continue…

Brave Words: Robert Fripp & Toyah Perform Shocking Blue Hit “Venus” In New Sunday Lunch Video – Continue…

TikTok: Venus – Continue…

DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend – Continue…

Legacy Chart: Toyah & Robert (& Trevor) At No. 1

February 24th, 2024

Toyah is currently topping the Official Legacy Chart, along with Trevor Horn and Robert Fripp with their cover of Relax. The song moved up from number two to one this week. Stream or buy the track, and the album it is taken from, by clicking below.

Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Sat Song/UM/Sunday Lunch

February 24th, 2024

Saturday Morning Song: Neon Womb (Unplugged) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat MomentsWatch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Basket CaseWatch… (Image © Toyah Willcox)

Toyah On TV: Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!

February 24th, 2024

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Sunday 3rd March: 12pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video)

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Toyah On TV: Minder (All Mod Cons)

February 24th, 2024

Minder: ITV4: Monday 4th March: 6.10am
All Mod Cons. Series 2, Episode 8. Terry tries to help his friend Kate evict some unwanted tenants, but comes to doubt her motives. Meanwhile, Arthur is desperate to get into the property market and tries to sell Terry’s flat without telling him. Guest starring Toyah Willcox and Simon Cadell. Director: Ian Sharp. Also starring: George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Peter Childs, George Layton, Patrick Malahide, Michael Troughton. Also showing on ITV4 HD. (Photos © ITV)

Toyah On TV: Britain’s Favourite Songs

February 24th, 2024

Britain’s Favourite Songs: Channel 5: Tuesday 27th February: 3am
1997. Series 1, episode 8. Chart countdown celebrating the biggest-selling singles of 1997 and focusing on the stories behind the songs. Featuring including massive hits from Boyzone, Hanson, All Saints, Backstreet Boys and Chumbawamba. Contributors include Alex James, Toyah Willcox, Cliff Richard and Kerry Katona.

Yorkshire Times: In Conversation with Toyah

February 15th, 2024

A new interview with Toyah, from the Yorkshire Times, ahead of the Sounds Of The 80s gigs later this month.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Gary Davies has announced a nationwide 2024 tour for the live version of his show Sounds of the 80s, which will include an appearance from Toyah.

Ahead of the tour, Toyah spoke to the Yorkshire Times.

What can people expect when they come to the Sounds of the 80s show?

Anyone who attends one of the evenings will find an atmosphere where the audience can be themselves dancing and singing to their favourite tracks from a classic period in pop music. There was such a broad spectrum of music at the time from artists like Bananarama, Prince, and T’Pau, among others, including myself.

I think what will work beautifully is that the stage will be constantly active. Gary will be on there plus the dancers, and a stage set that is Gary’s Radio 2 studio and there will also be live performances from myself and other artists such as Carol Decker from T’Pau and Denise Pearson from 5 Star.

Why do you think the 1980s were such a golden period for popular music?

It was all very hedonistic, none of us thought beyond the 80s. It was difficult in the 90s to sell music from the previous decade, but that all changed with the Millennium. People wanted to hear all those iconic songs again. Part of the success of those tracks is the narrative of the songs; we really were traditional song writers then, writing about people’s attitudes and what they needed in their lives.

So, Toyah, tell us about your best 80s memories.

There were many good memories appearing on Top of the Pops. One of the happiest memories is the magnitude of what we did. For instance, on Christmas Eve in 1981, I played the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which went out live on television, bringing in twelve million viewers, which at the time was phenomenal.

• Continue reading at the Yorkshire Times. Further information and ticket links available at toyahwillcox.com.

Rest In Peace: Steve Wright

February 15th, 2024

“Thank You Steve Wright for being the kindest, brilliant, incredibly entertaining legend in radio. You always welcomed me in and I love you for that. Heaven has gained an Angel xxx”

Toyah shared the above message and a photo taken at The British Rock & Pop Awards on 8th February 1982 at the London Lyceum, in memory of Steve Wright, who died this week.

This was sad news, I grew up in the eighties and remember listening to Steve Wright In The Afternoon on Radio 1. (Photo © Barry Plummer)

Mirror: Toyah Willcox Reveals Key To 38-Year Marriage

February 15th, 2024

Exclusive: Toyah Willcox reveals key to 38-year marriage and why she’s happy being child-free

Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox has shared they key to her near four decade long marriage to rock musician Robert Fripp and their decision to not have children

Toyah Willcox has given a rare insight into her marriage of 38 years with rock guitarist Robert Fripp.

The punk singer, 65, married Robert, who has worked with the likes of David Bowie and Brian Eno, in 1986. They have gone on to work together as well as creating their viral Sunday Lunch series, which they now tour. Toyah and Robert, 77, film themselves every week performing covers of huge hits including Slipknot’s Psychosocial, Billy Idol’s Rebel Yell and Foo Fighters’ All My Life.

In an exclusive chat with The Mirror, Robert and Toyah have shared the secret to their successful marriage of almost four decades. Sharing what it is like touring together, Toyah said: “It’s exactly the same as being married for 38 years, it’s good. We both come from very different genres.” Robert added: “But we complement each other well, I have a wonderful time being out working with my wife, may I say, even having greater fun than when we were at home together.”

• Continue reading at The Mirror. See also Gold Radio.

Toyah On TV: 90s Greatest Pop Hits

February 15th, 2024

90s Greatest Pop Hits: Channel 5: Tuesday 20th February: 3am
1990. Series 1, episode 1. A selection of the 1990s most memorable videos, telling the stories behind them and hearing from artists, directors, choreographers and critics, beginning with 1990. Kate Pierson of the B-52’s reminisces about filming Love Shack and Betty Boo talks about Doin’ the Do, while members of En Vogue, EMF and Beats International look back at their own visual treats. Timmy Mallett recalls the experience of filming for Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and Go West reflect on their video exploits, while Cliff Richard, Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, David Grant, Katie Puckrik and Nina Myskow look back on the year.