The Beat Magazine

THE BEAT is a unique monthly magazine focused on the music and icons of Rock‘n’Roll, R&B, Blues, and other styles from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. While it may seem like just another music magazine to some, for countless artists, promoters, and fans worldwide, it serves as an essential resource for live performances in venues of all sizes.

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Rebel Without A Cause - Adam Faith

Sep 8, 2024 | beat-magazine.co.uk | David Parker

Turning our gaze towards Britain’s pop scene of the early 60s and one Adam Faith…By David ParkerBeginning, of course, with “What Do You Want”, Adam’s career got into high gear thanks to the musical foresight of trumpeter/band leader John Barry, who laced Adam’s recordings with those familiar pizzicato string arrangements, lifted from Buddy Holly’s final studio recordings.
Thjis Van Leer still Focusing with Focus on the classics

Aug 31, 2024 | beat-magazine.co.uk | Martin Hutchinson

By Martin HutchinsonSome classic bands refuse to stop creating excellent music and performing mind-blowing live shows – thankfully. One such band is Focus. Focus, from Holland, was formed in 1969 by flautist Thjis Van Leer, who still fronts the band. The group recorded the stunning album ‘Moving Waves’ in 1971 and scored a brace of worldwide hits with the songs Hocus Pocus and Sylvia.