50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Christmas Eve: 9am
Brilliant songs, big voices, blazing hair & bags of attitude – the ladies of the 80s had the lot! From Toyah to Tina & Joan Jett to Janet Jackson.
• Toyah At Home – Dance In The Hurricane: This week Toyah takes a look at Dance In The Hurricane from In The Court Of The Crimson Queen and what inspired the song, and an exclusive screening of a live version of the track. Happy Christmas from Toyah xxx – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert -Burning Questions 18th December: More of your social, emotional and music tuning predicaments are addressed with care and attention by the deeply unqualified Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp in this Saturday’s Burning Questions – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – I Wanna Be Your Dog: Fripp is home from Japan, and has strapped on his guitar for this week’s belter of a Sunday Lunch! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Christmas Eve: 4am
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs – Including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie, Toyah, The Stones, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, New Order, Rick Astley & T’Pau!
MetalSucks’ Top 25 Most Popular Stories of 2021
Every December, we have the MetalSucks Mansion Monkeys tally up our top 25 stories of the past year, so as to better learn what you dummies like and what bands will generate the most ¢lick$. And now that the 2021 report is in, we have some interesting takeaways. For example:
• Toyah Willcox may currently be the biggest rock star in the world.
• Corey Taylor is also still quite popular.
• Everyone hates Ted Nugent.
• Everyone loves Vince Neil(‘s failures).
• People spent less time reading about the legal troubles of Marilyn • Manson and Jon Schaffer than you might assume.
• Fans still have really, really strong opinions regarding band merch.
• 2021 wasn’t much better than 2020.
• Peruse the stories you made our most popular below.
• Continue reading at Metal Sucks.
The 100 Greatest Musicals: More4: Christmas Day: 12pm
Part One, 100 – 51. Denise Van Outen presents the first in a two-part rundown of the 100 best musicals as voted for by viewers, featuring 42nd Street, 8 Mile and The Sound of Music. The first show counts down from 100 to 51 and features memorable clips from film, stage and TV, interspersed with interviews given by performers, directors, writers and choreographers.
The 100 Greatest Musicals: More4: Boxing Day: 10.55am
Part Two, 50 – 1. Denise Van Outen concludes the rundown of viewers’ favourite musicals, counting down from 50 to number one.
Derek Jarman: Protest!, Manchester Art Gallery, review: A fascinating sprint through a fearless career
The exhibition surveys the polymath’s wildly diverse work, from paintings to film, design to drag – and gardening
Film director Derek Jarman had a meteoric impact on British culture in the 70s, 80s and early 90s before his death in 1994. His work spanned low culture and high – Pet Shop Boys videos to Don Giovanni, punk to Shakespeare. Perhaps because in all he sensed the same human urges: sex, power, creativity, cruelty, magic and manipulation, delight in beauty and the urge to self-destructive behaviour.
Painting bookended Jarman’s creative life, and forms the core of Protest! at Manchester Art Gallery. Along the way there are jagged little sorties into his work in set design, performance, film, activism and gardening in adversity. (HOME in Manchester will also run a Jarman film season in the new year.)
• Continue reading at inews.co.uk.
Inheritance Tracks: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Sunday 2nd January: 2.10pm
Inheritance Tracks: BBC Radio 4 Extra: Monday 3rd January: 2.10am
Toyah Willcox. Singer Toyah Wilcox has inherited ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and wants to pass on the track by Bjork, ‘Human Behaviour’.
• Brooklyn Vegan: Toyah & Robert Fripp are all smiles singing “Ding Dong Merrily On High!: Toyah and hubbie Robert Fripp (of King Crimson) continue to be in the Christmas spirit on their weekly Sunday Lunch video series which, currently, are as festive as they are very silly. This week they lead a sing-a-long of traditional carol, “Ding Dong Merrily on High” with Toyah dressed as an elf and Robert looking almost like a Who from the Grinch, with “Humbug” scrawled across his forehead. Both are also sporting gap-toothed grins, but only one of them is real – Continue reading…
• NME: Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox continue Christmas covers with ‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’: They’ve already taken on ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and ‘Silent Night’ this festive season – King Crimson‘s Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have shared their latest cover of a classic Christmas carol. The husband and wife duo, who have gone viral during lockdown with their eccentric ‘Sunday Lunch’ covers series, have taken to covering Christmas songs in recent weeks – Continue reading…
• Tone Deaf: Watch Toyah and Robert Fripp get festive with ‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’: Remember Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp? Of course you do. The pair and their Sunday Lunch service have been inescapable over the last year – Remember Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp? Of course you do. The pair and their Sunday Lunch service have been inescapable over the last year. Whenever you checked in on them, Toyah was dancing, um, creatively, while the King Crimson icon looked on adoringly – they found a rhythm and ran with it. The pair passionately dancing to The Stranglers’ ‘Peaches’ was a particular one that will live long in the memory – Continue reading…
• Guitar.Com: Robert Fripp and Toyah Wllcox Share Unseen Dance Lesson, Jams and Outtakes From The Sudnay Lunch Series: The latest video from the FrippCox household shares candid moments from previous videos: Robert Fripp and his wife Toyah have shared a new video compiling some “unseen” moments from their ongoing Sunday Lunch video series – Continue reading…
• Classic Rock/Louder: We checked in on Robert Fripp and Toyah for the first time in ages and it’s still bedlam: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp continue to delight the internet with their chaotic performances – and this time it’s Christmas – Last time we checked in on Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp was nearly two months ago. King Crimson had finished their US tour, Fripp had returned to the matrimonial home, and the pair were cavorting seductively to the ribald sound of Peaches by The Stranglers. We haven’t visited the lively duo since, because, well, you kinda know what to expect. They’ll do their thing, we’ll report them doing their thing, and they’ll watch the YouTube view count ratchet ever higher. This year, our most popular stories haven’t been new Iron Maiden albums, cancelled tours or the deaths of beloved rockers. Nope, our most popular stories this year have all featured Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox. Doing their thing – Continue reading…
• Metal Sucks: King Crimson’s Robert Fripp & Toyah Willcox Sing “Ding Dong” Christmas Song: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, the actress and singer Toyah Willcox, have unveiled the latest entry in their “Sunday Lunch” series of cover videos that have captured the Internet’s attention in recent months. The duo’s new video finds them continuing their holiday series with “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” following their recent covers of the Christmas classics “Silent Night,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “12 Days of Christmas.” Toyah and Robert once again sing together to a backing track as they have been for the other holiday tunes. – Continue reading…
• Guitar World: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp share unseen Sunday Lunch clips – and a new guitar jam: The pair take some time to play together and take on Ding Dong! Merrily On High in their latest posts – Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox have shared a new video of unseen clips from their ongoing series of Sunday Lunch, including an impromptu solo from the King Crimson guitar legend – Continue reading…
• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – DING DONG TIME!!… Agony Aunts Unseen Episode 1 – RF: Toyah dances in 6 and Robert dances in 5 (kind of)… and some burning guitar!… Toyah At Home – I Want To Be Free 40th Anniversary Special – Continue reading…
• Sunday Lunch: Ding Dong Time!!: The Frippcox household take on another festive anthem… And we have nothing further to say! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
Leslie Ash, 61, wows in an LBD as she larks around with breastplate-clad performer Toyah Willcox, 63, after glitzy Cabaret All Stars show
Leslie Ash looked incredible in a little black dress as she lived it up at Cabaret All Stars at Proud Embankment in London on Friday.
The Men Behaving Badly star, 61, posed alongside star of the show Toyah Willcox, 63, who donned a head-turning cabaret ensemble comprising a breastplate moulded into the shape of naked breasts and taut abs.
Leslie showcased her style credentials as she paired her chic dress with knee high leather boots while frolicking with the Eighties star.
Actress and singer Toyah appeared to be in a jovial mood as she through her arms in the air following her amazing turn of stage.
Toyah’s ensemble consisted of knee-high black boots over sheer black tights.
• Continue reading at the Daily Mail. Toyah also posted about Leslie Ash attending Proud Cabaret.
• Toyah At Home – I Want To Be Free 40th Anniversary: This week Toyah takes takes us back to I Want To Be Free, the story behind the video, its inspirations plus an exclusive live performance – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert – Agony Aunts Unseen Episode 1: As a special treat for christmas, we have compiled a “unseen” show for you! – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Ding Dong Time!!: The Frippcox household take on another festive anthem… And we have nothing further to say! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
Toyah tweeted on Friday: “Delighted to confirm I’ll be playing live at Rebellion Fest Blackpool on 5 August 2022 alongside The Skids, The Undertones, Jilted John, The Vapours. Tickets on sale now.” Click below for further info and ticket booking.
Janice Long’s Ladies With Attitude: NOW 80s: Tuesday 14th December: 1am
The 25 greatest women in rock and pop from across the decade, whose attitude and strength were never in doubt! Hosted by Radio 1 legend Janice Long.
Big Fat Quiz Of The 80s: 4Music: Christmas Day: 1am
Jimmy Carr is joined by three teams of top celebrities for another fiendishly difficult pub quiz about news, music, telly and fashions of the 80s. Playing the quiz are David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus, Alan Carr, Sarah Greene, Jack Dee and Jason Donovan. And, as ever, Jimmy is helped by a host of famous question-setters, including Jim Bowen, Kim Wilde, Tony Robinson and Toyah Willcox. (NB. This originally aired in September 2013).
The Lee Mack Show: BBC Radio 4 Extra:
Christmas Day: 10pm
Toyah Willcox. Series 1, episode 6. Comedy sketches and music, with regulars Angela McHale and Steve Brown and guest Toyah Willcox. First aired in 2005 (This show includes Toyah performing a stonkingly good version of Guns ‘N Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine).
80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Thursday 16th December: 4pm
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs – Including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie, Toyah, The Stones, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, New Order, Rick Astley & T’Pau!
• Proud Cabaret: Toyah is on stage in Proud Cabaret throughout selected dates in December including Thursday 9th December (tonight)! Book at proudcabaret.com or call 020 7482 3866. Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
• Proud Cabaret: Proud’s Triple Lockdown Guarantee guarantees a full refund in the event of any forced cancellation or date moves due to Government measures relating to COVID-19.
• Toyah On TV 2022: Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted is set to premiere on Discovery Plus UK on January 21st 2022. Celebs include Toyah Willcox, Joey Essex, Martin Roberts and Alex Best.
• Love Sunday: Toyah was the cover star of The Sunday People‘s magazine last weekend, with the headline: “I’ve never been so grateful to be back on stage” (Thanks to Michael Murray)
• Retro Pop: Toyah praises BRITs for ‘ahead of the game’ gender-neutral move: The punk icon hopes the change will “empower a whole new generation” of artists. Toyah has given BRITs bosses the seal of approval for their latest gender-neutral move. The change, which has been called for by stars including Sam Smith, is a move that bosses hope will allow the awards to “[celebrate] artists solely for their music and work, rather than how they choose to identify or as others may see them” – Continue reading…
• The Northern Scot: Stars of 1980s’ pop music set for Black Isle extravaganza – ABC, Nik Kershaw, Toyah and T’Pau confirmed: Stars of the eighties are set to shine at the Black Isle Showground for a nostalgia-fuelled party that will also put a smile on faces at one of the Highlands’ most cherished charities – Continue reading…
• Nostalgia Central: Look! Hear!: 1977 – 1981 (UK) – 30 minute episodes: This teen-orientated show from the BBC covered the contemporary scene in the Midlands and was hosted by local girl (and future punk superstar) Toyah Willcox and a number of Midlands DJs, including Chris Phipps in Birmingham and John Holmes in Nottingham – Continue reading…
80s Stars – Then & Now!: NOW 80s: Sunday 12th December: 12pm
Where are they now? Classic hits, followed by some recent songs – Including Pet Shop Boys, Kylie, Toyah, The Stones, Gary Numan, The Pretenders, New Order, Rick Astley & T’Pau!
Blackpool gets R-Fest – an Indy and New Wave festival with the likes of Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Squeeze, Toyah, Dreadzone and The Stranglers.
Some of the UK’s biggest New Wave bands are set to rock the Tower Headland next year as Blackpool’s famous punk music festival has added an outdoor alternative.
The people behind the Rebellion Festival due to take place next August, have announced R-Fest – a four day feast of music by the sea. Rebellion is already the biggest punk and alternative festival in the world, and after two years off due to the pandemic, it’s coming back with a bang in 2022.
• Continue reading at Blackpool Gazette.
• Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah and Robert Fripp Take On The 12 Days Of Christmas: Toyah and Robert Fripp are in holiday sing-a-long mode on their weekly Sunday Lunch series, and today they take on “The 12 Days of Christmas.” They’re armed with lots of props for this one, but instead of turtle doves and french hens, they’ve got household cleaning products and appliances to sub in for them, and at one point Toyah vacuums Robert’s mohawk. Will they make it all the way through all 12 days? Do you actually want them to? – Continue reading…
• Guitar.Com: Fripp and Toyah’s Cover of 12 Days Of Christmas is Completely Unhinged: The Christmas cheer continues – Sunday Lunch’s Fripp And Toyah have, in the spirit of the season, gifted us all with a new cover of a Christmas classic. In the kitchen this time: an unforgettable rendition of 12 Days Of Christmas. The Frippcox household is still decorated as festively as ever, including Robert Fripp’s forehead, which again reads “Grinch.” The large sign that reads: “Fripp’s ma Christmas Bitch” is, of course, still present – Continue reading…
• Metal Sucks: King Crimson’s Robert Fripp & Toyah Willcox Sing “The 12 Days of Christmas”: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, the actress and singer Toyah Willcox, have unveiled the latest entry in their “Sunday Lunch” series of cover videos that have captured the Internet’s attention in recent months. The duo’s new video finds them continuing their holiday series with “The 12 Days of Christmas,” following their covers of the Christmas classics “Silent Night” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Toyah and Robert once again sing together to a backing track as they have been on the other holiday tunes – Continue reading…
• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend!: oyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – 12 Days Of Christmas… Toyah & Robert – Burning Question (December 4th, 2021)… Toyah At Home and Back On The Road!! (December 4th, 2021) – Continue reading…
• Sunday Lunch: 12 Days Of Christmas: The Frippcox household take on another festive classic… and well you get the idea, look out for the classic Fripp facial expression at the end! – Watch the video… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
Stars of 1980s’ pop music set for Black Isle Showground extravaganza with ABC, Nik Kershaw, Toyah and T’Pau confirmed and Highland Hospice set to get share of ticket sales
Stars of the eighties are set to shine at the Black Isle Showground for a nostalgia-fuelled party that will also put a smile on faces at one of the Highlands’ most cherished charities.
ABC, known for hits including The Look of Love, Poison Arrow and All of My Heart, will headline a two-day bash at the Black Isle Showground at Muir of Ord.
Also lined up for Isle Be Back, are Toyah, who rose to fame on the back of It’s A Mystery and I Want To Be Free and Wouldn’t It Be Good star, Nik Kershaw. T’Pau, famous for China in Your Hand and Heart and Soul, also feature in the event scheduled for May 13 and 14, 2022.
• Continue reading at the Ross-Shire Journal.
• Toyah At Home and Back On The Road!!: Toyah is out of isolation and is back on the road! This week Toyah takes a deeper dive into the classic 1981 song Good Morning Universe which celebrates its 40th Anniversary of being in the top 20 charts this month. Look out for an exclusive live version performed a few months ago :-) – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert – Burning Question – 4th December: More of your social, emotional and music tuning predicaments are addressed with care and attention by the deeply unqualified Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp in this Saturday’s Burning Questions – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – 12 Days Of Christmas: The Frippcox household take on another festive classic …. and well you get the idea, look out for the classic Fripp facial expression at the end! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
