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JOHN OTWAY - Sunday 7th September, The Cellars at Eastney
Arriving on the back of punk rock and a gymnastic performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, John Otway's first single "Really Free" soared to number 27 in the UK singles chart. It would be his greatest success for some time.
However, the song did earn him a five album deal with Polydor Records, who thought he was a punk rather than merely eccentric. His first album was produced by Pete Townshend of The Who.
Otway's manic energy and the probability of physical injury during renditions of songs such as "Headbutts" has ensured his live audience remained loyal, and by 1993 he could draw 2,500 fans to a gig in London.
In 1998 4,000 celebrated his birthday with him at the Royal Albert Hall, coinciding with the release of 'Premature Adulation', his first album of new material for over ten years.
Otway realised he could use his fanbase to engage in minor publicity stunts. "Beware Of The Flowers Cause I'm Sure They're Going To Get You Yeah" was voted the seventh greatest lyric of all time in a BBC poll - ahead of Bob Dylan and Paul SImon!
However, his finest moment came in 2002. Asked what he wanted for his 50th birthday, he requested "A second hit". And lo and behold, his loyal fanbase ensured that "Bunsen Burner" - with music sampled from the Trammps "Disco Inferno" - reached number 9 in the the UK charts. It earned Otway an appearance on "Top Of The Pops"...
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y now has a motorcycle club of dedicated Otway fans called Beware of the Flowers MCC.. Good grief....
John Otway appears at The Cellars at Eastney, 56 Cromwell Road, Southsea, PO4 9PN, this Sunday, 7th September. Tickets are £10. ('Cor baby, that's nearly free!')
You can purchase your tickets in person at “The Cellars At Eastney from the bar from 2 pm - 11.30 pm Monday - Friday and 12 noon – 11 pm on Saturdays and Sunday.
You can pay by cash, or credit card - online, on the Cellars website, www.thecellars.co.uk. or you can ring 02392 826249. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque (payable to "The Cellars at Eastney"),
Please ring The Cellars first to confirm ticket availability.
Please Note: include a mobile phone number and they’ll text you confirmation of receipt of payment so you can collect your tickets at the door.
include a mobile phone number and they’ll text you confirmation of receipt of payment so you can collect your tickets at the door.
For further enquiries contact The Cellars on 02392 826249.