Edinburgh Playhouse
Carrack's career has spanned over five decades, with notable stints in bands like Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics. He is also a respected songwriter, with his songs recorded by artists like Diana Ross, The Eagles, and Tom Jones.
Key Career Highlights:
- Ace:
He gained prominence as the frontman and songwriter for the band Ace, notably with the hit "How Long".
- Squeeze:
He joined Squeeze in the 1980s, contributing vocals to hits like "Tempted".
- Mike + The Mechanics:
He was a co-lead vocalist and songwriter with the band, known for hits like "Silent Running" and "The Living Years".
- Solo Career:
Carrack has released 20 solo albums and enjoyed success with songs like "Don't Shed a Tear". Love will Keep Us Alive, and Eyes of Blue all hits under his own name.
- As a touring musician
He's collaborated with and performed alongside numerous renowned artists, including Eric Clapton, Elton John, and The Smiths.
Carrack's career is marked by his distinctive voice, songwriting talent, and versatility across different musical genres. He continues to tour and release music, celebrating his 50th anniversary in the music industry.
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Edinburgh Playhouse
Although designed as a variety theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929 as Scotland’s second largest cinema. It was hugely successful and remained so until the downturn in cinema attendance in the early 70s. When it closed in November 1973, the building was at risk of demolition, but following several years of public ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns it was eventually saved. It reopened in 1980 as the fully functional theatre it was always intended to be. Since then, it has hosted some of the world's biggest music and stand-up comedy acts including, Elton John, The Who, Nick Cave, Kevin Bridges and Tim Minchin and international hit musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda and Disney’s The Lion King.
Edinburgh Playhouse
