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John Otway Band

Rock veteran John Otway dubbed himself "rock'n'roll's greatest failure"

Friday 16th October 2026
8:00pm til 11:00pm (Performance starts 9:00pm)
Minimum Age
18+

Friday 16th October 2026
The Flowerpot in Derby
8:00pm til 11:00pm (Performance starts 9:00pm)
Minimum Age
18+

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Music Genres

Rock | Pop | Alternative | Pop Punk | Alternative Pop


About

John Otway Band

Rock veteran John Otway dubbed himself “rock’n’roll’s greatest failure” after many unsuccessful attempts to produce a second hit single to follow his 1977 classic ‘(Cor Baby, That’s) Really Free’ with Wild Willy Barrett.

However, a mere quarter century later, he was back on Top of The Pops with the wonderful disco pastiche, ‘Bunsen Burner’ and back in the charts as a birthday present from his adoring and patient fans.

Expect madcap mayhem and some scintillating stunts from a man old enough to know better … and also to be surprised at just what a showman and musician really lies underneath the tomfoolery.

“A brilliant ability to inspire”  – THE GUARDIAN

“Brilliant observationally … part of me just wants to stand up and applaud”  – STEVE LAMACQ

“The audience were in fits of hysteria”  – SALISBURY JOURNAL


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Venue Address

19-25 King Street, Derby, DE1 3DZ

Venue Rating

4.5 / 5 based on 939 reviews

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