John Otway
John first became notorious in 1977 after an appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test with his former partner Wild Willy Barrett, when he unwittingly wrecked the stage on live TV. He was subsequently rewarded with a recording contract, his first hit, and a sizeable live audience. Over the years his following steadily grew, and by 1998 he was able to sell out The Royal Albert Hall. A quarter of a century after his first top-thirty hit, 'Cor Baby Thatīs Really Free', John Otway was finally in the Top Ten in 2002 with 'Bunsen Burner' - appearing on Top Of The Pops for the first time. He's our best-loved Rock'n'Roll eccentric, and is currently planning a world tour in his own chartered 'OtAir' Boeing 767 in early 2006