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An Apology

We are sorry for anyone going to Broadlands on Sunday 27th. July 2008 to have missed seeing Fury's Tornados and Colin Gold.The promoters of the show informed us on Friday 18th. July 2008 that our services would not be required at Broadlands and were vague about the show actually still going ahead in some form. We had nothing to do with the running or promotion of this show.

Fury's Tornados & Colin Gold

In this, the 25th Anniversary of the year Billy's death, Fury's Tornados remember a very special man.

It's been ten years since Fury's Tornados donned the suits once more, tuned up their instruments and stepped back out onto the stage to perform the songs that have bought so much pleasure to so many fans across the years. They are, of course, the songs of Billy Fury. An icon of British pop, Billy was a true Rock ‘N' Roller. During the 60's he sold more singles for Decca than the Rolling Stones, and amazingly scored more hit 45's in the 60s than the Beatles!

"As Fury's Tornados, we were Billy's longest serving band, backing him throughout the 70s. After Billy ceased touring through ill health, we split and went our separate ways, convinced that no one could ever come close to sounding or looking like our old friend, colleague and boss"

In 1996 a young man appeared on national TV singing “Halfway To Paradise”. That man was Colin Gold and his voice and manner were good - very good..... Of course, no one could ever replace Billy, but Colin has an uncanny natural vocal ability that both Fury's Tornados and fans alike adore. “A voice blessed from Heaven” is how Brian Matthew described Colin when introducing the boys in 1999. The rest, as they say, is history. After some months rehearsing, the show was born and on February 14th 1997 “The Billy Fury Experience” hit the stage.

Fury's Tornados and Colin Gold's first show at the Beck Theatre in Hayes was completely sold out! Over the last ten years, the show has won critical acclaim and has played to capacity audiences time after time. The show is acknowledged as being the most authentic accolade to the original ‘Pop Idol'.

"Billy's long time partner Lisa Voice introduces the show and sums up beautifully the bond that built up between Billy, Lisa and us.

"Billy Fury was unique - devastatingly handsome. Girls went wild for him. Guys wanted to be him. We were lucky, very lucky to have been a part of his history. Each night that we perform his songs again we feel privileged to do so. Our aim over the last ten years has been to keep the memory and spirit of Billy alive whilst hopefully bringing his music to new fans too. We have had a fantastic time so far, and with the talents of Colin Gold at the forefront of the show, rest assured we'll keep on rocking till we drop!"

Fury's Tornados. 2006

Billy Fury and Furys Tornados 1973

The emotions and memories that all this has evoked has prompted us to dedicate this show to the memories of a much loved man, our singer and friend, who must never be forgotten.

We have included all Billy's hits in the two hour production, including....

"I Will", "Halfway to Paradise ", "It's Only Make Believe ", "Like I've Never Been Gone", "Maybe Tomorrow ", "Colette", "A Thousand Stars ", and many many many more.

Also featuring some of our own personal footage of us performing with Billy on the giant video screen, combined with live camera shots and other archive footage, we believe the show is a wonderful tribute to the great man himself. In addition, Lisa Voice, Billy's long time partner has kindly recorded her own comments about us and the show, which now opens the show. We would like to thank Lisa for her continued valuable friendship and support.

Fury's Tornados and Colin Gold.

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An Apology

In this, the 25th Anniversary of the year Billy's death, Fury's Tornados remember a very special man.