With their trademark bright colored suits and irrepressible stage presence, The Delltones have a message for all Armidale residents when they come to the Armidale Ex-Services Club on Thursday September 15: Keep raging and stop the ageing!
The Delltones have been around for over 50 years and know a thing or two about what it takes to put on a memorable concert. This legendary outfit has played, celebrated and elevated rock’n’roll – one of the few real constants in a frantically changing world. Audiences still scream, audiences still shout, audiences still go away singing the songs, dancing the steps, chanting the goofy chants and looking forward to coming back for another dose as soon as they can. And not just original fans who’ve grown up with the band! There are more than a few curious young, intrigued by the durability of this rock’n’roll institution, who are drawn by the power of a music that truly shook the world.
Young, fresh and enthusiastic, with creamy harmonies punctuated by the booming bass tones of the almost cartoon-like Ian ‘Peewee’ Wilson, the Beanpole of Bop, the Delltones arrived as a humorous, entertaining and irrepressible entity, able to light up a stage or a television screen.
With a string of classic hits to their name – Gee, You’re The Limit, Get a Little Dirt On Your Hands, Come a Little Bit Closer, Hangin’ Five. In 1984 their Bop ’Till Ya Drop Album went Gold and only Michael Jackson’s Thriller kept it out of the number one spot on the Kent Album Chart. With a highly professional presentation and stage set-up and the never diminishing allure of their instantly identifiable ‘Mr Bassman’, the Dellies have charmed, enchanted and energised audiences since they stormed stadiums with Johnny O’Keefe in the late ’50s.
“Our sound is aimed at the heart and feet,” says Peewee. I’ve always wanted to do music that reflected romance and humour. The bottom line for the Delltones is entertainment.””¦”¦ this has been recognised over the years by three Mo Awards and four Ace Awards.
The Delltones, featuring Ian ‘Peewee’ Wilson will perform at the Armidale Ex-Services Club on Thursday, September 15 at 8pm. To book tickets, contact club reception: 6776 0800.
