Cliff leaves audience breathless Ageless singer Cliff Richard gave one of the performances of his career when he opened a £2.5 million, 37-date UK tour in Birmingham.
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Pleasurable return for De Burgh Melody man Chris de Burgh made a welcome return to Birmingham and told his audience: "It's a pleasure to be back.''
A Hard Day's work pays off The Beatles and Manfred Mann headed the hit parade in this chart countdown from 1964...
It's madness - but marvellous! "Mad dogs and Englismen go out in the midday sun," or so Noel Coward told us in the thirties.
Past their sell by date? Deep Purple used to be the kings of rock - but that was getting on for a quarter of a century ago, before the good name of the band was irredeemably sullied by endless changes of line-up.
Phil Collins in fine voice... Phil Collins, 24 hours late in kicking off the UK leg of his Dance Into The UK 97 tour, made it worth the wait.
Heartbreak as boy band splits Pop band Take That are to split. Singer-songwriter Gary Barlow confirmed this afternoon that they were going their separate ways.
Tin foil and tinsel at Glitter gig It's the best panto in town. Yes, the Leader's back - and in a show full of fun, farce and festive magic.
Smile put on superstar's face A lukewarm response at Manchester had led to Elton John threatening to quit live shows altogether.
Journey through successful career Blur frontman Damon Albarn hailed his band's return to Birmingham NEC at the weekend with news that the Brit Pop band are to retire from touring.
