Many thanks to everyone who made the unveiling of the blue plaque on Friday 27th. April such a success. Especially to Tony Dawson Hill and his wife Gill who's idea it was in the first place and to The Blacksmith's Arms landlord Mark and his magnificent staff for keeping the hundreds of people who came happy, fed and watered!!!

It's incredible to think that 51 years ago the 5 original members of The Zombies met outside The Blacksmith's Arms before their very first rehearsal and now here we are today preparing for our next tours in the U.K., U.S. Holland, Japan and The Philippines. I had absolutely no idea that I was starting a musical career that would last for the rest of my life and am forever grateful for the opportunities that music has given me.
I'm not sure when the original members of The Zombies will have a chance to meet up again as Hugh is moving to Spain shortly and I wish him and his wife Tracy every happiness in their new life on the Mediterranean. Meanwhile the present incarnation of The Zombies will be rehearsing this week prior to beginning a U.K. tour in Cardiff at "The Garage" on Monday 7th. May (details of all dates are on the gigs page).

Later this week I will be hearing the finished version of my new solo album "On The Air Tonight" and we will then be mastering and finalising the artwork ready for a September release. Of course everything we're doing today is only happening because of that first meeting in St.Albans all those years ago and I know I will go back to the Blacksmith's Arms from time to time to look at the blue plaque and remember what a wonderful adventure began in St.Albans in April 1961.

all the best,
Colin.