ART – A Gala Musical Tribute to Art Wood and Celebration of his Life
On Sunday 25 March, a host of musical celebrities and performers from the world of rhythm ‘n’ blues, rock ‘n’ roll and other aspects of showbiz will be at York House, Twickenham to perform at ART – a Musical Tribute and Celebration of the Life of Art Wood who passed away on 3 November 2006 after his fight against prostate cancer. All proceeds from this special gala event will be donated to The Prostate Cancer Charity.
Bands, musicians and other showbiz personalities so far confirmed for this special event (subject to availability) are Robin Bibi, Johnny Cassanova, Alex Chanter, Cathryn Craig, The Deputies, The Downliners Sect (with original Sect members Don Craine and Keith Grant), Mark Freeman (Rolling Stoned) Hogg (John Hogg and Jesse Wood), Chris Hunt (Lonnie Donegan Band), John Idan (The Yardbirds), Kenney Jones (The Faces), Mark Lamarr, Leafhound (with original vocalist Pete French, ex Cactus and Atomic Rooster), Dave Lennox (Blodwyn Pig), Ali Mackenzie (ex Ronnie Wood’s Birds), Ray Majors (ex Mott The Hoople and The Yardbirds), Tom Nolan and The Bluescasters, Top Topham (original Yardbirds), Geno Washington + guitarist, Andy Williams, and Brian Willoughby (ex Strawbs).
A special feature of the night will be a ‘For One Night Only’ line-up of ‘The Art Wood All-Stars’, with special guests to be confirmed.
In addition, Ronnie Wood will sign a print of one of his paintings to be auctioned on the night and there will be a chance to win tickets to see both Rod Stewart and Genesis at Twickenham Stadium.
Art Wood started playing skiffle as a student at Ealing Art College. His rhythm ‘n’ blues career blossomed when he became vocalist for Alexis Korner and Blues Incorporated . He then went on to form his own band, the aptly named The Artwoods, in 1964. They became ‘mod’ icons and earned the reputation as the hardest working R & B band on the circuit, performing many times on TV’s Ready Steady Go. The band split in 1967 and in 1969 Art formed Quiet Melon with brother, Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Kenny Jones and Ian (Mac) MacLagan and after Art left, the remaining members of the band went on to form The Faces.
Every year nearly 32,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United Kingdom and 10,000 men die from it. Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK – every hour at least one man dies from this disease.
African Caribbean men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than their white counterparts.
If you have any queries about prostate cancer call The Prostate Cancer Charity’s confidential helpline 0800 074 8383 which is staffed by specialist nurses and open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and Wednesdays from 7 – 9pm. If you want to make a donation to The Prostate Cancer Charity call 0208 222 7622 or visit www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
Tickets available now Price £17.50