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British pop music the world over has a reputation of being ground breaking and innative. With the wealth of talent we have here in the UK it's not surprising that many of them have become iconic figures, some of which are available through us at Unit One. We also have a wide selection of truly international artists from all around the world, legends in our life-time. Click through to their individual page where you can see a full biography, photos, booking enquiry form. Please do not hesitate to contact us on ... 0161 788 8444.

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artist - Alexander O'Neal

Alexander O'Neal
This highly distinguished and distinctive Minneapolis based vocalist, was born on 15th November 1953 in Natchez, Mississippi. The early eighties saw Alexander begin his solo career with his first UK top 10 smash “Saturday Love”.
1987 saw the release of Alexander’s second album “Hearsay” and featured major club anthems “Fake” and “Criticise” - the album sold over 700,000 copies in the UK alone.

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artist - Alexander O'Neal
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Aswad

Aswad
After fifteen albums and two decades on the music scene, Aswad remains one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands. Originally led by the trio of Brinsley “Dan” Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar), Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye (on vocals and drums), and Tony “Gad” Robinson (on bass), Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs. Aswad, after more than 25 years, are still the purveyors of the UK reggae scene and will continue to be way into the next millennium.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Aswad
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Heatwave

Heatwave
Heatwave, one of the most popular soul bands of the past few decades, with their inimitable blend of sweet soul grooves and great pop/soul/dance songs are back with a vengeance. With hits like 'Mind Blowing Decisions', 'Boogie Nights' and the all time classic 'Always and Forever', Heatwave are no strangers to chart success with a string of hits reaching the top twenty, and the foot stomping 'Boogie Nights' climbing all the way to number one in 1977.

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Heatwave
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Imagination

Imagination
Since their formation in 1981 IMAGINATION have achieved that rate distinction of longevity and high profile in the fast changing and often fickle world of popular music. Born in the U.K. LEEE JOHN was raised in North London and New York, whilst Ashley Ingram was born in Northampton and brought up on a strict diet of Jamaican food and Gospel Music. Meeting with LEEE JOHN at various auditions culminated with them working together and forming IMAGINATION.

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Imagination
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Womack & Womack

Womack & Womack
WOMACK & WOMACK had massive chart success with TEARDROPS which reached No 3 in the charts in 1988. Other Top 20 hits in the 80's were LOVE WARS, CELEBRATE THE WORLD. They have in the past toured the UK extensively in concert, appearing at such 'in' venues as The Jazz Café and sell-out major venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, London and Wembley Arena. Now in 2009 they are returning to the UK and are available for dates this June through to December.
They returned to the UK in 1999 for a promotional tour which preceded the release of their new single and album, they were then back again to promote in clubs during November/December. In 2000 right up  to present day they have played many live engagements in the UK with their band, including many summer festivals.

Unit One Entertainment present International Singing Artists - Womack & Womack
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Errol Brown

Errol Brown
In the 1970's ‘HOT CHOCOLATE’, with Errol Brown as lead singer released their first record entitled ‘LOVE IS LIFE’ which reached no. 6 in the charts. This was the start of a fifteen year career for the group who amassed a total of over 30 hits and also became the only group in the UK to have a hit for fifteen consecutive years. Brown’s bald headed charismatic image and unique voice being the central focus of the group along with a great song writing talent that saw him pen such pop classics as, ‘IT STARTED WITH A KISS’, ‘YOU SEXY THING’ and ‘EVERY ONE’S A WINNER’.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Errol Brown
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist & Spandau Ballet frontman - Tony Hadley

Tony Hadley
As the lead singer with Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has achieved many of his ambitions. He has seen the world, performed to a sizeable chunk of it - both in the live arena and via television and radio - and more importantly, staked his claim as one of popular music’s greatest vocalists. He has continued to perform to International audiences as well as on his own annual UK & European solo tours.
 

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist & Spandau Ballet frontman - Tony Hadley
 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist & ABC frontman - Martin Fry

Martin Fry - ABC
Martin Fry’s constant hard work, and continued respect for his music has allowed Sheffield’s finest writing, producing and performing. He continues to perform with the band around the world, as well as participating in new projects with new artists. ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ is regarded as the greatest British pop LP of the decade, and remains one of the 10 best of all time.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist & ABC Frontman - Martin Fry

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - 911

911
British boy band that consists of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Simon 'Spike' Dawbarn. The band was formed in 1995 and in May 1996, they released their debut single. The band split up in February 2000, when they announced their break-up live on Chris Moyles' Radio 1 show. In 2005, the members of the group reformed to participate in the ITV singing contest, Hit Me Baby One More Time. Video Clip

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - 911
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Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Go West

Go West
It was 1982 when Peter Cox and Richard Drummie first pulled their artistic talents together to form ‘Go West’. Their debut single ‘We Close Our Eyes’ was released in 1985 and reached number four in the UK charts, and became a Top Ten Hit in the USA. The success of ‘We Close Our Eyes’ was followed by three other Top Ten Hits; ‘Call Me’, ‘Goodbye Girl’ and ‘Don’t Look Down’.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Go West

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Tony Christie

Tony Christie
Tony Christie is one of the few truly Great British recording artists. Unlike many of today’s young ‘Pop Idol’ pretenders he’s served a long apprenticeship. Among the hit singles and albums came the mighty Las Vegas. When a Tony Christie song comes on the radio, we feel that big, brash Las Vegas sparkle. Tony Christie is, therefore, a singer for all generations, and as he has proved himself over and over again.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Tony Christie

 

Unit One Entertainment present Singer  - Jaki Graham

Jacki Graham
Graham originally sang in a band called Ferrari, and then went on to sing with the band Medium Wave, before becoming a backing vocalist for UB40. She appeared as a featured vocalist on the UB40's 1986 album, Rat in the Kitchen. Graham was soon discovered and went on to achieve notable chart success, including two singles in which she duetted with the former Linx member, and future Fame Academy vocal coach, David Grant. Among her chart entries were Top Ten placings for "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" (UK #5), "Round and Around" (UK #9) and "Set Me Free" (UK #7). She also hit the Top Twenty with "Breaking Away" (UK #16), "Step Right Up" (UK #15), and her second Grant duet, "Mated" (UK #20).

Unit One Entertainment present Singer  - Jaki Graham

 

Gwen Dickey the voice of Rose Royce available through Manchester's Unit One Entertainment - Tele 0161 788 8444

Gwen Dickey
Gwen Dickey was the voice of "Rose Royce" & during the late 70's to the early 80's had three platinum L.P.'s with hits like "CARWASH", "LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE" & WISHING ON A STAR".

Gwen Dickey the voice of Rose Royce available through Manchester's Unit One Entertainment - Tele 0161 788 8444

 

Unit One Entertainment present Singer & Actor - Jess Conrad

Jess Conrad
Jess Conrad is constantly busy with engagements in cabaret throughout the UK, and on the cruise circuit. He is also much in demand as an after dinner speaker. With a background in the stage and then TV, his good looks and voice gave him teen idol status in the 50's. In the 60's Jess was voted "Most Popular Male Singer" and toured around the globe. Jess has played Jesus in "Godspell" for which he received rave reviews, and Joseph in "Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", in the West End.

Unit One Entertainment present Singer & Actor - Jess Conrad

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Singer & Actor - Bobby Crush

Bobby Crush
Few entertainers can claim to have had as varied a career as Bobby Crush ... famous in the U.K. for over 30 years primarily as a pianist but also as a songwriter, broadcaster, actor and TV presenter.
Bobby became known nationwide after six winning appearances on TV's "Opportunity Knocks!", receiving along the way the Variety Club of Great Britain's award for "Best New Artist of 1972".

Unit One Entertainment present International Singer & Actor - Bobby Crush

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean
Best knownfor her hits with 80's pop production team, STOCK, AITKIN & WATERMAN, Hazell Dean has become a true 80's pop icon.

With her hits from the 80's -'SEARCHIN', 'WATEVER I DO', 'WHO'S LEAVING WHO', 'TURN IT INTO LOVE', 'MATBE', . . . . . and many more!

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artist - Hazell Dean

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds

Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
Vintage soul and an infectious style from this 60'S super group.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds

 

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits
The mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts, three of which became household names - The Beatles - The Rolling Stones and . . . HERMAN'S HERMITS, who are one of the most successful groups throughout the world.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Herman's Hermits

 

Showaddywaddy - UK recording artites available through Manchester's Unit One Entertainment - Tele 0161 788 8444

Showaddywaddy
Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe's most successful ever exponents in the art of rock 'n' roll!

23 top 40 hit singles including 10 top 5 hits - Under The Moon Of Love - When - I Wonder Why - 3 Steps To Heaven - & Hey Rock 'n' Roll etc.

Unit One Entertainment present International Recording Artists - Showaddywaddy

 

Unit One Entertainment present Singer, Celebrity, DJ & Radio Presenter - Mike Sweeney

Mike Sweeney
B1458 Capital Gold Presenter Mike Sweeney is available as a solo singer but is also available with the band he has constantly worked with The Salford Jets (they have been known by their other incarnation "The Thunderbyrds"). As part of The Salford Jets in the seventies and eighties he had a string of hit singles in the U.K., such as "Who you looking at" and "Looking at the squares". Mike is the lead singer and is well known as "The" archetypal Manchester radio DJ.

Unit One Entertainment present Singer, Celebrity, DJ & Radio Presenter - Mike Sweeney

 

Unit One Entertainment present Soul & Motown Singer - Wayne Allen

Wayne Allen
Wayne Allen is always in demand, this very popular and talented Soul & Motown singer effortlessly covers some of the worlds most iconic memorable numbers. Music that if you haven't already you will fall in love to. Video Clip
 

 

Unit One Entertainment present Soul & Motown Singer - Wayne Allen
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