Second 7" release from the Chiswick Records Limited 7-inch Vinyl series

Following last year's hugely acclaimed Bored Animal album.  His Lordship will shortly be announcing a tribute to Rock 'n' Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, to celebrate what would've been his 100th birthday.

Launching the celebration will be a one-off, strictly limited edition Chiswick Records 7-inch vinyl single presenting the band's gut-punching version of 'Nadine' -  b/w Chuck Berry's original version from 1965.

"If you tried to give rock 'n' roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry." John Lennon

Ever since The Beatles paid homage to Berry with their covers of 'Roll Over Beethoven' and 'Rock and Roll Music', and the Rolling Stones released Berry's 'Come On' as their debut single, British boys with guitars have had a deep love affair with the extraordinary songs and sounds of Black American rock 'n' roll and, in their own inimitable way, paid tribute to the truly timeless genre, whilst acknowledging their love for its inventors. 

A lifelong fan of Chuck Berry - at just six years of age His Lordship's frontman and guitarist James Walbourne saw Berry perform at Hammersmith Odeon - last year James was asked to play at the annual celebration of Berry's music in his hometown of St. Louis. Thereafter, rock 'n' roll obsessives His Lordship hit upon the idea of attempting to record a varied selection of Berry's songs, to see if, whilst paying tribute to these monuments of American music, they could put their own personal stamp on the material, injecting it with 21st century urgency and fiery passion.

On 30 October, Chiswick Records will release a one-off 7-inch vinyl single of Nadine b/w Chuck Berry's original version: One of His Lordship's favourite ever record labels, Chiswick's sister company Ace Records was essential to the band when they started, with Ace's Golden Age of American Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 5 being a major inspiration.

One off celebration shows in London to be announced soon with very special guests. The celebration of Chuck Berry's centenary continues into 2027, with concerts and events in both the US and UK, and a new feature length documentary to be directed by King Hollis. In the spirit of Hail Hail Rock 'N Roll the film will incorporate footage from the autumn 2026 tribute shows in St. Louis, iconic archive footage, never-before-seen Berry family video, and all-star storytelling to capture Chuck's entire life, the barriers he overcame, and his lasting influence 

Praise for Bored Animal:

"Rock'n'roll, defined." - 9/10, Classic Rock
"Superior tunes over-amped to perfection." - 4-stars, MOJO magazine
"A piercing and compelling passion for raw-bones rock 'n' roll." - 8/10, Uncut
"Brimstone rock 'n roll." - 8/10, Shindig!
"This is proper rock 'n' roll, as pungent as paint thinners and propulsive as a V8 engine." - Guitarist
"Combines the promise of early rock 'n' roll with the passion of halcyon seventies punk for a visceral sound all their own." - Vive Le Rock

For more information see: https://chiswickrecords.com/