Toyah Willcox, a name synonymous with the vibrant British music and entertainment scene of the 1980s, continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic presence and undeniable talent. From her early beginnings as a punk rock icon to her diversified career as a singer, actress, author, and television presenter, Toyah has carved a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry.
In this article, we delve into the fascinating journey of Toyah Willcox, exploring her achievements, contributions, and the evolution of her net worth over the years.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on May 18, 1958, in Kings Heath, Birmingham, Toyah Ann Willcox showed early signs of artistic flair and ambition. Her passion for performing arts led her to pursue a career in acting and music from a young age. In the late 1970s, Toyah emerged as a prominent figure in the British punk rock scene, gaining attention for her distinctive style, rebellious spirit, and energetic stage presence.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Saturday 3rd April: 11pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video)
Toyah made a guest appearance on Terry Hall At The BBC on BBC Four at the weekend, introducing The Specials from an episode of Look! Hear! from January 1980.
I’ve had requests for back issues of the fanzine. Unfortunately there aren’t many but what is available I’ve listed on the page you’ll find by clicking below…
Yet another festival date for Toyah & Robert has been announced for this Summer. They will play 80s Calling on Saturday 31st August at The Darlington Arena. The line-up includes Holly Johnson, Level 42, The Christians, T’Pau and Bananarama.
• Tickets are on sale from this morning. See all of the upcoming lives dates at toyahwillcox.com.
50 Wild Women Of The 80s!: NOW 80s: Wednesday 3rd April: 7am
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.
The new issue(s) of Dreamscape’s Toyah Fanzine are available to pre-order. Celebrating the reissue of the glorious Warrior Rock: Toyah On Tour live album, as well as 60 issues of the fanzine. This bundle is also the start of a three-part celebration of Toyah’s album discography, via a flyers/postcards collection. Further info/pre-order by clicking below.
On 17 May 2024, Cherry Red Records is delighted to issue the remastered and expanded editions of Toyah’s 1982 Top 20 album “Warrior Rock -Toyah On Tour”. Originally released as live double album in October 1982, Warrior Rock was recorded at Hammersmith Odeon (Now Hammersmith Apollo), London across the final two nights of the tour.
The album presents 15 songs centred around material from the band’s top 10 albums Anthem and The Changeling. The album is named after Warrior Rock, the B-Side of Toyah’s 1982 single Brave New World. The band’s hit singles It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Thunder In The Mountains all feature on the album alongside fan favourites Ieya, Danced and War Boys.
This expanded reissue now documents The Changeling Tour, Toyah’s highly successful run of 25 UK concert dates in June/July 1982 in a more comprehensive fashion. The 3CD set was compiled by Craig Astley and Joel Bogen and presents 41 remastered tracks from master tapes/archive sources featuring 26 previously unreleased bonus tracks. A total of 19 different songs feature from 11 different gigs, recorded at 9 different locations.
For the first time ever, the ’four sides’ of the original live double album are included on CD – unabridged and uncut. Nick Watson/Fluid Mastering has remastered the package from the original mastertapes and archive sources, overseen by Joel Bogen.
A wealth of bonus tracks have been unearthed from the archives to provide both a glimpse backstage at concert preparations, and act as a definitive souvenir of the tour’s journey across the UK.
• Pre-order Warrior Rock on 3CD and translucent green double vinyl from tomorrow at 10am at Cherry Red’s new website. Read the full news/press release at toyahwillcox.com. See the full tracklist and release images in the Music section at Toyah’s official website. Watch Toyah announce the release at You Tube.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Tuesday 26th March: 10am
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video)
Tune into Toyah’s official You Tube or Facebook tomorrow at 10am (UK time) for the announcement of the Cherry Red deluxe reissue of Toyah’s legendary 1982 live album, Warrior Rock – Toyah On Tour. A very exciting release for one of the finest live albums…
Toyah & Robert’s Rock Party is out on the road this summer. Get your tickets for the headline concerts, plus the previously announced Christmas dates, now by clicking below.
Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp coming to Warrington’s Parr Hall
Two music legends are coming to Warrington’s Parr Hall this summer.
They are both renowned in the music business in their own right, but iconic performers and husband and wife team Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp found a whole new audience together when the short videos they recorded during lockdown started to go viral.
Toyah and Robert’s quirky virtual ‘Sunday Lunch’ performances became a runaway success during the pandemic where they covered songs and put their own twist on classics by the likes of David Bowie, Nirvana and Metallica.
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Wednesday 27th March: 10am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.
Nigel Glockler wasn’t always behind the kit for Saxon! Dive deep into his fascinating career, from his early days drumming for Toyah to how he landed the coveted gig with Saxon. Get ready for some truly unbelievable rock & roll stories!
