Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β UPDATED:Β AUGUST 28th 2025
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β UPDATED:Β AUGUST 28th 2025
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β UPDATED:Β SEPTEMBER 17 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our Drummer and dear friend John Wallwork. John passed away on the morning of September 26. John was with the Persuaders these past 11 years and regularly stood in prior to that.Β
Myself, Jeff, Paul, Martin, Chris and all our families are truly devastated by this sad news. John was the nicest guy you could ever wish to meet. He truly had a heart of gold and made time for everyone. He was an amazing drummer and friend, dedicated like no other. We are truly thankful for John being in our lives. He made The Persuaders what we are these past 11 years and of course 'Rock Back The Clock'.Β Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Mal, all the family and everyone who was blessed to know him. Out of respect for John. We have decided to cancel our gig this Saturday in Blackpool. Please understand itβs all so very raw and we are grieving. John was the father of our band. Our heartfelt apologies if you are booked into the Sheraton hotel this weekend. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Love from us all. Rest easy brother. We will always Love and Miss You. xxxx
Colin Paul and The Persuaders were formed in the summer of 1995. They have enjoyed 30 years performing their blend of late 50βs early 60βs Rock βnβ Roll music. For many years now they have been on top of the UKβs thriving Rock βnβ Roll scene. They have spent a great deal of time performing regularly at well know clubs, pubs, dance halls and theatres up and down the country and promptly being rebooked wherever they play. The Persuaders Rock βnβ Roll show is a must for all dancers. Playing the jiving standards of the era as well as their own compositions. Guaranteed to keep the dance floor full all evening. As well as being a great Rock 'n' Roll outfit they are also well established as a fitting Tribute act to Elvis Presley and Billy Fury in a show called... A TALE OF TWO KINGS.Β
Every theatre they have played with this show has been a sell-out. Lookout for new tour dates of this great show in 2023.
Colin's Career has taken him and The Persuaders to Greece, Spain, Denmark, Germany as well as many more European Countries
and of course since 2001 Colin has been walking in the footsteps of The King in Memphis. His sell-out show's in Elvis's hometown and back yard speak for themselves.
So if you want a fun filled Rock βnβ Roll Night out, then come and take a trip down memory lane while creating new ones and be PERSUADED TO ROCK by one of the hottest rock 'n' bands around.