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Although our base is Newcastle Upon Tyne, we’ve embarked on journeys across the Globe, including the USA and Europe, to deliver the absolute best in 1950s Rock and Roll entertainment.
It has been an honour to collaborate and share the stage, with some exceptional rock n’ roll legends, including Chris Montez, Chubby Checker, Buddy Holly’s niece Sherry, and the legendary British Rocker – Vince Eager.
We tailor our set, to accommodate any specific requests for your event, also ensuring that our stylish 1950s attire, suits your formal occasion. Our band members boast impressive credentials, having toured with some prestigious artists. We comprehend the demands of operating at the highest level and bring a wealth of experience to the table, when it comes to delivering top-tier entertainment.
We are well-versed in making your dream event a reality.
Entertaining crowds from a very young age, Jamie first came to International acclaim when he was featured on national TV, as a result of his huge Youtube following.
The name Baldy Holly was used tongue in cheek, as a YouTube moniker, caught on, and stuck, leading to the formation of The Baldy Holly Band and its subsequent huge following. A former doorman and Powerlifter, People were often shocked at his large, tattooed frame, and bald head, singing beautiful ballads. Despite having no formal musical qualifications, Jamie is a multi award winning songwriter, International solo artist and very dedicated Philanthropist, having used his musical prowess to raise over £500,000 in the last 10 years, involving both himself and the band in numerous worthy causes.
He has toured the UK, Europe and extensively in the USA, including performances for Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens families in Lubbock Texas and Clear Lake Iowa respectively, in turn, sharing the stage with many legendary artists. It is his mission to keep Rock n Roll music alive, for new generations to come, once again getting people jiving in the aisles.
Paul has been playing his famed ‘blue flower’ telecaster guitar in live bands for over 30 years covering styles from country to classic rock, the sixties to swing and especially rock ‘n roll.
Playing venues large and small around the UK, Europe and the USA, Paul enjoys the buzz of bringing live rock n roll to audiences young and not so young. As he says, “Keeping music live, keeping rock ‘n roll alive and meeting the music fans is what it’s all about.
Paul holds a BA Hons Degree in music and has been teaching guitar and music for over 25 years, as well as running music therapy sessions for children with special educational needs.
His guitar heroes include Chuck Berry, Hank Marvin, Buddy Holly, Scotty Moore, Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Eddie Cochran, Albert Lee and James Burton.
Paul joined the Baldy Holly Band in 2017 after seeing them perform live at Beamish Open Air Museum and being
‘Knocked out’ by their live energy, as a guitarist with the group he has travelled extensively, performed with some amazing artists, made many great music-loving friends, helped to raise money for numerous charities and proven that ‘rock ‘n roll will never die!’
Richard started playing bass at the age of 15 and began performing in local original bands in and around the north east of England.
He then played full-time in the R&B band ‘The Cheaters’ before moving on to appearing on larger stages and venues on the wedding and function scene, playing alongside bands such as M People and Shalamar.
Richard was thrilled to land the role of bassist for the Baldy Holly band.
Along with Paul (drums), they form an integral part of the Baldy Holly Band’s spectacular hard driving rhythm section.
Tall Paul, as he is more fondly known, has just celebrated his 50th year in music.
First taking on the mantle of drummer, as a 9-year-old boy, in local jazz bands, he started ‘The Clubs’ at the tender age of 16.
He has had an illustrious career, playing with local legends Ray Stubbs and The RandB All Stars, Off the Wall blues band, and the Aaron Bailey band.
He has played on and off with The Baldy Holly Band, for the last 15 years. Known for his exceptional flair behind the kit, Paul continues to drive the rhythm section with his usual style and gusto.
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