London Rock n Roll History Tour

This is the A - Z of London's dynamic Rock n Roll scene from the amazing Amy Winehouse to Ziggy Stardust.
This is an authentic account of London's rock culture; I was there at the beginning and I'm still enjoying every minute of it.
The focus of this tour is a fun journey in my London taxi that Rock n Roll enthusiasts will love. Soak up the atmosphere and hear the back stories as we zig-zag around London. You'll get to see venues, pubs, studios, and homes of some of these amazing rock legends: Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Who, Queen, Bowie, Ramones and many more. We'll cover all types of music genre from jazz, R&B, classic rock, progressive rock, metal and punk that fed into the vibrant and evolving tapestry of London's Rock music industry.

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Soho

London

Soho, is a busy vibrant district. It's where the Swinging 60's were defined in fashion, music, and culture.
This is where Beatlemania was born and the coffee shops of the 50's spawned a new generation of musicians that took us into the 60's,70's and beyond.

1 hour

Tin Pan Alley

Denmark Street, , London, WC2H 8NJ

One of London's shortest streets; but every building has rock n roll DNA running through it's veins. It has different layers of musical heritage; from selling sheet music in the early days to London's premier centre today,selling new and vintage guitars.

45 minutes

Marylebone

London

Marylebone is one of London's gems; it's beautiful Georgian architecture and high-end shopping plays host to what the Chicago Tribune described as the"ultimate rock pad".
This is the apartment where Ringo, Jimi Hendrix, and John and Yoko lived- but not at the same time!! Oh by the way you'll be astonished to know who lived around the corner to this apartment; Clue - I'll leave no stone unturned.

30 minutes

Camden Town

London, NW1 8AH

Camden- has it all, this district is where one of the finest rock venues of the 60's is still very much rocking. We're talking about the famous Round House. The iconic venue has had every genre of music played on its stage.
some of the amazing artists: Pink Floyd, Who, Doors, Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Kinks, and of course Amy Winehouse. The Street- Art around Camden is amazing and the atmosphere is both vibrant and exciting.

45 minutes

Abbey Road Studios

3 Abbey Road, , London, NW8 9AY

Abbey Road has the most famous crosswalk in the world.
I will capture the moment you step across it to emulate the four Beatles. It also has the Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded so many of their tracks.
We'll also visit, just up the road the location of the recording company that turned the Beatles down.

45 minutes

Notting Hill

, , London, W11 3HG

Notting Hill, is well known for it's annual carnival, a certain book-shop and lots of movie stars. On this tour we concentrate on music and rock n roll; We'll be talking about Bob Marley, Queen, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.

45 minutes

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Westway Information Ctre, Kensington & Chelsea Citizens Advice, London W10 5ND, UK

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, they don't call it royal for nothing. This is where we'll visit "Rock Royalties" homes; here we'll see the location of Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page and Robbie Williams London homes.
This is also where the Royal Albert Hall is located and where Bob Dylan caused an uproar in 1966.

30 minutes

Hard Rock Cafe

150 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1QZ, UK

The Hard Rock Cafe, has an amazing rock history since it opened in 1971; I know I used to hang out there in it's early days, and I can tell you it has only got better over the years.
It also has a wonderful museum called the "vault" and I can end the tour here as your final destination.

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Mayfair

London

Mayfair, was the origins of party central of London in the 17th century. Fourteen days and nights of debauchery and raucous behavior in the first two weeks of May. This came to an abrupt stop in the mid 18th century. Today is where the well heeled, high end shops, hotels and clubs are located.
For rock n roll enthusiasts this where the Beatles played their Rooftop gig in 1969.

30 minutes

Regent Street

London W1, , London

The legendary David Bowie throughout his career always at the forefront and in tune with his adoring fans.
Here we can pay tribute to the gifted king of glam rock where his album cover for Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars were photographed.

15 minutes

St. James's

St. James's, London, UK

A tiny courtyard hidden in the heart of St James's where Rock n Roll history was made, where John met Yoko, and the site where the A listers of the day partied in a private members club- and still do!

15 minutes