It all began in Birminghlate Fifties. After building a reputation in the local dance halls of the Midlands and then honing their musical skills in the night clubs of Germany, The Rockin’ Berries burst onto the national scene in the midst of the Sixties British Beat Boom with hit records like ‘He’s in Town’ and ‘Poor Man’s Son’. During their long late night stints in Germany the band had developed comedy routines which always left the German audiences wanting more.

The ‘Berries’, Chuck Botfield (founder and lead guitar), Geoff Turton (vocals and guitar), Roy Austin (bass) Terry Bond (drums) were fronted by Clive Lea who had developed into a very talented impersonator. As the music scene changed The Rockin’ Berries became more and more in demand for their now hilarious comedy routines, so much so that after a successful season at the London Palladium, which included appearances on the televised and much esteemed ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’, they were invited to appear in front Her Majesty The Queen on ‘The Royal Command Performance’.

Over the years there have been a few personnel changes, with founder Chuck Botfield being an ever present throughout, but The Rockin’ Berries reputation on the Club scene and nostalgia circuit has never wavered. They were voted Top Club Act during the Nineties with the highest number of votes recorded in any of the seven categories. The current line up of Chuck Botfield, Geoff Turton and drummer Simon Ryland continue with that fantastic reputation and legacy............

As the 50th Anniversary approached, and with the return to the ranks of Geoff Turton – The Voice of the Rockin’ Berries – the band decided they wanted to revisit their musical roots and go ‘Back to the Music’. Rick Price, former bassman with The Move and Wizzard joined the band and over the next few weeks, behind closed doors, the musical set was expanded as they remembered and relearned the songs that had started them off all those years ago. They mixed in with their own hits, great old songs by Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and Jerry Lee Lewis et al. Not forgetting, of course classics by Chuck Berry, the man who originally inspired them and after whom they are named.

Nostalgia isn’t a thing of the past, it’s here and now and coming to a theatre or club near you!