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On 17 May 2024, Cherry Red Records is delighted to issue the remastered and expanded editions of Toyah’s 1982 Top 20 album “Warrior Rock -Toyah On Tour”. Originally released as live double album in October 1982, Warrior Rock was recorded at Hammersmith Odeon (Now Hammersmith Apollo), London across the final two nights of the tour.

The album presents 15 songs centred around material from the band’s top 10 albums Anthem and The Changeling. The album is named after Warrior Rock, the B-Side of Toyah’s 1982 single Brave New World. The band’s hit singles It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Thunder In The Mountains all feature on the album alongside fan favourites Ieya, Danced and War Boys.

This expanded reissue now documents The Changeling Tour, Toyah’s highly successful run of 25 UK concert dates in June/July 1982 in a more comprehensive fashion. The 3CD set was compiled by Craig Astley and Joel Bogen and presents 41 remastered tracks from master tapes/archive sources featuring 26 previously unreleased bonus tracks. A total of 19 different songs feature from 11 different gigs, recorded at 9 different locations.

For the first time ever, the ’four sides’ of the original live double album are included on CD – unabridged and uncut. Nick Watson/Fluid Mastering has remastered the package from the original mastertapes and archive sources, overseen by Joel Bogen.

A wealth of bonus tracks have been unearthed from the archives to provide both a glimpse backstage at concert preparations, and act as a definitive souvenir of the tour’s journey across the UK.

• Pre-order Warrior Rock on 3CD and translucent green double vinyl from tomorrow at 10am at Cherry Red’s new website. Read the full news/press release at toyahwillcox.com. See the full tracklist and release images in the Music section at Toyah’s official website. Watch Toyah announce the release at You Tube.

We’re ready… to Warrior Rock!

Toyah is back with a bonus Saturday morning broadcast with all of the details on the forthcoming reissue of the classic 1982 live album Warrior Rock.

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Tuesday 26th March: 10am
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)

Tune into Toyah’s official You Tube or Facebook tomorrow at 10am (UK time) for the announcement of the Cherry Red deluxe reissue of Toyah’s legendary 1982 live album, Warrior Rock – Toyah On Tour. A very exciting release for one of the finest live albums…

Toyah & Robert’s Rock Party is out on the road this summer. Get your tickets for the headline concerts, plus the previously announced Christmas dates, now by clicking below.

Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp coming to Warrington’s Parr Hall

Two music legends are coming to Warrington’s Parr Hall this summer.

They are both renowned in the music business in their own right, but iconic performers and husband and wife team Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp found a whole new audience together when the short videos they recorded during lockdown started to go viral.

Toyah and Robert’s quirky virtual ‘Sunday Lunch’ performances became a runaway success during the pandemic where they covered songs and put their own twist on classics by the likes of David Bowie, Nirvana and Metallica.

• Continue reading at the Warrington Guardian.

Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Wednesday 27th March: 10am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.

• Saturday Morning Song: I Want To Be Free (Live in Germany) – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Larks’ Tongues In Aspic: Part Four – Watch…

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!

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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

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

 

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.

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)

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.

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

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…

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.