Roy Wood, Robin 2 Bilston - review

The adored Birmingham-born music icon took the Robin 2 in Bilston by storm last night, alongside a talented seven-piece band and female backing singer.

"Everybody ok?" beamed Roy.

"Good, I'm knackered."

An odd admission to make at the start of the show - but his excellent performance could have fooled fans otherwise.

The sold-out show saw fans whoop and dance at the packed-out venue, as Roy treated the crowd to favourites such as See My Baby Jive, Fire Brigade and I Can Hear The Grass Grow.

And, as is always the case with Roy's legendary Christmas shows, the atmosphere was electric throughout - a real high-spirited show; perfect as an introduction to the festive season.

It was hot and rammed - but entirely worth it.

Roy, wearing his long dark hair slicked back, a black shirt and jacket and his trademark rose-tinted glasses, looked brilliant.

It's truly hard to believe the star's just turned 70.

He treated fans to an extra special treat last night too - dressing in Scottish attire and bringing out the bagpipes, which he played on a second rendition of See My Baby Jive.

Their rendition of 1967 The Move number Flowers in The Rain was another highlight, as Roy explained to the crowd that it was the first song to be played on Radio One.

Blackberry Way came next and - looking ahead to their final song (the one the fans all want to hear at this time of year) Roy said: "After that most bands would have walked off and waited for a load of noise.

"We can't be bothered with that."

And, with that, the festive spectacular came to a close with I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - as fake snow and balloons came over the band and crowd.

"I hope you all have a great Christmas," added Roy.

"Good night."

By Kirsten Rawlins