Celebrating 55 years in the music business, you won’t be Lonely This Christmas at The Factory Live as we WELCOME the festivities with MUD
Featuring original founding members Ray Stiles and Rob Davis, we’re thrilled to be bringing iconic glam rock band MUD to Worthing, where they’ll be performing their number one hit Lonely This Christmas as well as other major tracks Tiger Feet, Dyna-Mite, Oh Boy and many more.
Since the sad passing of Les Gray and David Mount, the last show performed with the original line up dates back to 1978. After 38 years the current band played just a few selected shows in 2016, and now make their Factory Live debut for a bespoke gig in Worthing.
Ray Stiles has been a member of the legendary Hollies for the past 31 years and produced their last two studio albums. He now produces Vambo – classic rock - fronted by his son Jack, who will be performing as special guests for the evening. Grammy award-winning guitarist Rob Davis has enjoyed life as a legendary songwriter, having penned hits such as Can’t Get You Out of My Head for Kylie Minogue, Groovejet for Sophie Ellis Bextor, I Need a Miracle for Coco Star and Toca’s Miracle for Fragma.
Pete Phipps, drums, was an original founding member of The Glitter Band (The Glittermen) and since then has worked on albums with XTC, The Eurythmics with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, Lawrence Hayward's post-Felt band Denim and Liquid Gold. Keith Read, guitar, and a long time friend, was originally in a band called the Wild Angels, a fearsome, true ‘greaser’ rock n’roll band of the early 60s.
Though times have moved on, the band wholesomely retains the fun of the original Mud whilst faithfully recreating their hits of the 70s.
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS VAMBO
Meet four-piece rock band Vambo - Jan Stiles, vocals, with his captivating presence and powerhouse voice, is a magnetic force at centre stage. On guitar, Peter Lance, unleashing thunderous energy that seizes the audiences attention from the very first power chord. David Flint, a dynamic drummer who is the driving force behind Vambo’s signature style, which blends power and subtlety. Finally, James Scott’s provocative bass lines underpin every performance, adding depth and vigour to Vambo’s music.
As seen in Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘High Hopes’ spread, Vambo have established themselves as a rising force in the rock scene, one that is not to be overlooked. They are no strangers to the live circuit, having played shows and major festivals throughout Europe, including Download, Isle of Wight and Stone Free Festival. They have toured extensively in the UK, supporting acclaimed artists such as Hard James Nichols, Y&T, Praying Mantis, Stray and Cats in Space.
"A true rock 'n' roll band" - Kerrang
”Too Self Consciously Smart for Metal” - Classic Rock
"Ones to watch" - Hit The Floor Magazine
"The second coming of rock" - Rock Express