Marc Almond: Last News

Soft Cell singer Marc Almond got his fans in a frenzy this morning with his appearance on BBC Breakfast.

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the first Northern Soul all-nighter, an event that defined a generation in the UK and beyond.

Thousands of revellers from near and far descended on the grounds of Scone Palace for three days of fun and to take a trip down memory lane at Rewind.

The sounds and memories of the 80s return at Rewind Festival this weekend.

Soft Cell have announced a pair of expanded versions of their 2022 chart-topping album ‘*Happiness Not Included’.‘*Happiness Now Extended’ will feature longer versions of all 12 tracks from the original version, while ‘*Happiness Now Completed’ will feature 10 previously unreleased songs from the same recording sessions, penned by members Marc Almond and Dave Ball. The latter also houses covers of songs by Giorgio Moroder, X-Ray Spex and Fad Gadget.The two expanded versions are set for release on July 28 via BMG.

It must be 80s pop Christmas time, because Soft Cell have just released a new collaboration with Pet Shop Boys, ‘Purple Zone’.The song is taken from Soft Cell’s upcoming new album – ‘*Happiness Not Included’ – and an earlier version of it was previewed at live shows last year.

Vernon Kay was left embarrassed after making a Jimmy Savile blunder live on radio this morning.

Vernon Kay’s presenting skills were put to the test today when he accidentally slipped up and called disgraced paedophile Jimmy Savile “iconic” live on air. He was chatting to singer Marc Almond about his 1991 hit duet I Feel Love with Jimmy Somerville when he slipped up and accidentally said “Jimmy Savile”.

Twitter users. Reading a message to Marc from a listener called Andrew, Vernon said: “Morning Vernon, love Marc Almond. “Awesome voice and so unique - his music has helped me through some dark days. “I saw him at Pride and I think I was the first one at Hyde Park to run down and wait for him at the front. “Amazing… His duet with Jimmy Savile… Jimmy Somerville - apologies!" At this point, Marc gasped and started laughing as Vernon tried to carry on.“Just blew me away,” he continued. “Absolutely awesome… Well that’s a clip that we don’t ever want to hear again - apologies.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace made a rare public appearance on Friday as she stepped out to support her former co-star John Partridge.Stepping out to attend Proud Embankment's Cabaret All Stars, the 50-year-old, who plays Kat Slater on the BBC soap, showed off her unique style as she slipped into an oversized satin shirt and a glitzy kimono.Jessie pulled on a pair of mid wash skinny jeans and added a pop of colour with a pair of chunky heeled green and red sandals.She pulled out all the stops for her outing as she added layers of pearl necklaces for a touch of elegance.She posed with one hand on her hip, while smiling at her camera as she attended the show in support of her friend.John is best known for playing Christian Clarke on the long-running series.Jessie filmed snippets of the night for her Instagram Story as she thrilled fans with a rare public outing.She captioned the short video: "Spectacular titillating show!"John demanded attention on the red carpet donning a very saucy leather outfit and sunglasses with a waistcoat that was embellished with brass chains on the shoulders.The pair stopped for sweet photos before they shared a hug and a peck on the lips ahead of his show.Other stars in attendance included former glamour model Linda Lusardi, 63, who looked sensational in a slinky wrap around dress with a sequin panel, and Soft Cell singer Marc Almond, 64.On the event's website they describe the show as a raucous experience, adding: “Proud's Cabaret All Stars welcomes EastEnders actor and West End star John Partridge to London’s Proud Embankment!“As a familiar face of stage and screen, John’s impressive career spans three decades from the streets of Albert Square to treading the boards in London’s West End.“He

The story behind synth-pop duo Soft Cell's breakthrough hit Tainted Love is an often forgotten one. The song was originally an obscure Northern soul track written by Ed Cobb (formerly of male vocal quartet The Four Preps), and recorded by American soul singer Gloria Jones (who would later go on to become the partner of T Rex frontman Marc Bolan). The track also appeared as the B-side to Jones’ commercially unsuccessful 1965 single, My Bad Boy’s Comin’ Home.

Soft Cell have announced the release of their first new album in 20 years, ‘*Happiness Not Included’.It comes after the synth-pop duo, comprised of Marc Almond and Dave Ball, revealed in April that they were busy at work on what will be the follow-up to 2002’s ‘Cruelty Without Beauty’.The idea for the group’s fifth album – which sees them work with Grammy-winning Phillip Larsen – emerged from their final show at London’s O2 Arena in 2018, at which Almond and Ball realised they hadn’t seen each other “in about 15 years”.Speaking on the direction of the new record, Almond said: “In this album I wanted to look at us as a society: a place where we have chosen to put profits before people, money before morality and decency, food before the

Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond feared his vocal cords had been damaged forever due to the coronavirus.

Iconic library to reopen for first time since March as part of phased return The celebration of all things 80s has become a favourite event in the region since it started in 2011.Billy Ocean, T’Pau, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Heaven 17 and Kim Wilde were among the performers, while The Human League brought the weekend to a close.Around 20,000 people attended the event, with the colourful outfits going down well both at the festival site and in the city.A year later, Big Country and Holly Johnson were the headline acts, while the likes of Marc Almond, Chesney Hawkes and Go West were on the bill.Rewind quickly became a staple for 80s artists, with many returning to play the festival multiple times.The Human League again headlined

A stunning take on the Bolan number...

Kesha has shared a new cover of T-Rex classic ‘Children Of The Revolution’ – hear it below.The song will appear on new tribute album ‘AngelHeaded Hipster’, dedicated to the songs of the late Marc Bolan.So far, Nick Cave has shared a cover of ‘Cosmic Dancer’ and Devendra Banhart has taken on ‘Scenescof’. Also set to appear on the album are Elton John, U2, Joan Jett, Marc Almond and more.Kesha’s version features Bolan’s son Rolan on backing vocals, and is also the last production of the late Hal Willner, who died back in April.Speaking of her love of Bolan, Kesha says: “Through a stroke of luck, I met the incredibly talented and kind Hal Willner.

Pioneering synth-pop duo Soft Cell are working on a new album and aim to release it next year.

Eccentric artist Marc Almond first shot to fame in the 1980s as half of the synthpop/new wave band Soft Cell, with his friend David Ball. The duo enjoyed many hits, most memorably the 1981 single Tainted Love.