ONE of the hardest working figures in music, Paul Carrack, pictured above, is set to take to the stage later this year at the Pavilion theatre on October 30.

The show is celebrating over five decades in the music business.

The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind worldwide hits such as How Long by Ace, Squeeze's Tempted and of course The Living Years. Carrack is now firmly established as a solo performer. Initially finding fame with Ace and Roxy Music, he has gone on to enjoy a successful career that spans 40 years, including guest appearances on over 60 albums, as well as writing for The Eagles, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Michael McDonald and Jools Holland among others.

His last album Good Feeling came out last year and Paul also recently toured the US, the UK and Europe as a member of Eric Clapton’s Band.