Roachford

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The Funky man returns

Andrew was Columbia's biggest selling domestic act for over ten years. As if any more proof were needed, the fact that Andrew Roachford has been approached by such luminaries as Michael Jackson and Chaka Khan to write songs, speaks volumes.

Andrew Roachford has been on the UK music scene for over a two decade and taking his accolade from the 80’s and 90’s of becoming Columbia's biggest selling UK act for ten years with a seven album recording deal.

Andrew continues to grow, as a songwriter and has also released his own critically acclaimed solo albums Heart of the Matter, in 2003 and his second solo album Word of Mouth. (Released in March 2006.) Andrew continues to takes his “got to be seen” live show on tour worldwide. His sound has changed from the soul/rock fusion of debut hits 'Cuddly Toy' and 'Family Man' to more contemporary and unique soulful style.

Bring things up to date 2007 Andrew had a Number 1 single in the dance charts with ride the storm reworked by Carl Kenny and CR2, which became a dance floor anthem in Miami, Ibiza and UK. It was also a sought after record for many compilation like Pasha, Ministry of Sound.

He is currently writing songs for Joe Cocker’s forthcoming album, which is due out 2010. Also he has collaborated with hot young produces and artist “Crazy Cousins” who have produced a mix of a new forthcoming track off the new album called “Good for me” Which is due out late summer.

Andrew is busy writing his brand new album, which will contain tracks that are very different for him and is working with some great new songwriters.

In these upcoming live shows Andrew will be playing all his hits, plus a preview of his new materiel