![]() ![]() ![]() They performed also at the Beatles Festival in Liverpool at the Royal Court Theatre. In 20 Tim went to the UK to perform with famous sax player Howie Casey, who performed on many hits in the 1970's including Band On The Run. He also won best Blues guitarist in the Waikato finals. In 1997 Tim went back to England to perform solo gigs in London and appear on Thames TV, and on his return he featured on the Good Morning show several times. He also received airplay in 2011 for his song Steeples Will Rise along with thousands of hits on YouTube. In 1992 he released his first solo album Relationships, in 1993 he released Breaking Hearts, and 1995 saw the release of his album Wondering Why and a substantial amount of radio airplay with the songs Grantham Street and Separate Lives which were both used on Shortland Street. He also won Best Male vocalist and recorded work in the Waikato Rock Awards promoted by rock 93FM. The 1990's were good years for Tim, he recorded three albums and appeared frequently on television. He also supported such acts as Hello Sailor, DD Smash, Pseudo Echo, The Narcs, Sharon O'Neill, Dr Feelgood, The Dropbears, Coconut Rough, The Mockers and Midge Marsden. 1991 saw the band playing on the cruise ship The Fairstar for six months.ĭuring the years Tim has performed alongside numerous talented Singers Frankie Stevens, Tom Sharplin, Ritchie Pickett, Shane, Marc Hunter, Graham Brazier, Alaister Riddell, to mention but a few. On returning they played nightclub gigs in the Auckland region. ![]() In 1987 the band went to the USA and Europe to perform. In 1987 Tim went solo and a band was put together to back him called The Kiwi Bandits. Performing on Shazam and Radio with pictures. They recorded two singles and made numerous Television appearances. In the 1980's Tim played in top Waikato band, The Politicians. His first professional gig was at the age of 13 in Tokoroa were he spend his early years. Tim Armstrong was born in Birmingham, England and emigrated to NZ at a very young age. ![]()
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