10cc 25 Oct 1974 Leicester Polytechnic
10cc are a British rock band formed in Stockport in 1972. The group initially consisted of four musicians — Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme — who…
Sparks 4 Nov 1974 De Montfort Hall Leicester
Sparks is an American pop and rock duo formed by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals) in Los Angeles. The duo is noted for their quirky approach to songwriting;…
Detroit Emeralds 3 Nov – 9 Nov 1974 Baileys Leicester
The song for which they are now best remembered, “Feel the Need in Me”, reached number 22 US R&B in 1973, and a new longer version four years later also…
Lindisfarne Leicester University 2 November 1974
Lindisfarne is an English folk rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne established in 1968 (originally called Brethren). The original line-up comprised Alan Hull (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Ray Jackson (vocals, mandolin,…
Hot Chocolate 2 November 1974 Leicester Polytechnic
Hot Chocolate are a British soul band popular during the 1970s and 1980s, formed by Errol Brown and Tony Wilson. The group had at least one hit song every year…