Cregan & Co to perform host of Rod Stewart songs at The Apex
- Formed by Rod Stewart’s guitarist and collaborative songwriter Jim Cregan, Cregan & Co (pictured above) play Rod Stewart songs, spanning nearly four decades of hits at The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, later this month.
When The Faces broke up in 1975, Rod started his own band. One of the most influential guitarists in this line-up was Jim Cregan. Now, more than 40 years on Jim, together with four musicians, perform that well-loved music under the name Cregan & Co.
Jim was Rod’s co-producer, co-writer and musical director for nearly 20 years and the pair remain good friend to this day.
His songs have also been recorded by Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson and Kid Rock, amongst many others, and he has played on stage with a host of well known musicians and singers including Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Pete Townsend, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Elton John, Cat Stevens and Katie Melua.
Jim has received over 40 gold and platinum records to date, including his guitar solo on Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s “Come Up And See Me (Make Me Smile)”.
Vocalist/guitarist Ben Mills was awarded a platinum album for his debut release which charted at No. 3 in the official UK album charts.
Equally at home on both guitar and piano, he has worked with musical legends Tony Bennett and Barry Manilow, written songs with Mark Owen (Take That) and in 2006 Ben reached the final of The X-Factor, winning accolades from Simon Cowell for his gravelly, soulful voice.
A master of both electric and upright bass, Pat Davey is in demand as a session musician and live performer. He has toured the world with The Tom Robinson band, Rumer and jazz greats like Ronnie Scott.
Harry James (drums) and Sam Tanner (keyboards) are no strangers to Bury St Edmunds – Harry played here with Magnum, while Sam is front man with funk-soul band, Brother Strut.
Enjoy classic Rod Stewart hits, like “Baby Jane”, “You’re In My Heart”, “I Was Only Joking”, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and “Maggie May”, played by Cregan & Co at The Apex, on Wednesday, January 24, at 7.30pm.
See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.