' HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JOE'
31st May 2024
Remembering Joe today on what would have been Joe’s 69th birthday. One of the UK’s greatest ever entertainers, ‘incomparable’ in ev...
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REMEMBERING JOE 4 YEARS ON
2nd August 2023
Tomorrow 3rd August 2023 very sadly marks four years since Joe passed on back in 2019. Warm and cherished memories live on forever with ever...
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31
May
May
' HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JOE'
Remembering Joe today on what would have been Joe’s 69th birthday. One of the UK’s greatest ever entertainers, ‘incomparable’ in every sense.
Born with the unique talent to become one of the world’s greatest ever vocal impressionists, with hundreds of artists in his repertoire, all performed to perfection.
Born with a rare colossal talent for singing and performing with Joe becoming one of the world’s finest ever vocalists , the singers’ singer, loved and since 2019 deeply missed and celebrated around the world.
The ‘Incomparable Joe Longthorne MBE’ - ‘Our Joe’ , the man who we all loved and cherished and who we celebrate respectfully today.
Everyone will have their own cherished memories of Joe from all aspects of Joe’s life and will all be thinking of Joe today with the warmest memories .
Joe’s own words ‘memories live longer than dreams ‘ are so true, today and everyday. ❤️
02
Aug
Aug
REMEMBERING JOE 4 YEARS ON
Tomorrow 3rd August 2023 very sadly marks four years since Joe passed on back in 2019. Warm and cherished memories live on forever with everyone who knew Joe in different ways - much loved family and friends and all Joe's millions of fans around the world. We are sure you will join us in sending love and warm thoughts to Joe's husband Jamie and all Joe's family .❤❤
31
May
May
❤️'Memories Live Longer Than Dreams'❤️
Remembering Joe on what would have been Joe's 68th birthday today. Loved and adored by millions of fans worldwide throughout his 50+ year career. Joe's legendary and incomparable life and career will be cherished and celebrated for years to come by all who knew him as family, friend or fan.
Sharing just one of Joe's legendary performances, recorded during his 19 week 'record breaking' season in Blackpool in 1993. Watch HERE one of Joe's legendary performances, recorded during his 19 week 'record breaking' season in Blackpool in 1993.
26
Feb
Feb
THE INCREDIBLE VOICE OF JOE LONGTHORNE WAS ADORED IN BLACKPOOL THEATRES FOR A GENERATION
Joe Longthorne (1957-2019) gets the top spot because he is the only artist to have a Blackpool theatre named after him
It's the theatre on the resort's North Pier and it was actually the venue of his first Blackpool summer season show, in 1987.
Joe, who came from Hull and settled in Blackpool, was unique in his ability to present a vocal act in the voices of stars as varied as Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey and Neil Diamond, to name but three.
For more than 30 years he played seasons and concerts at Blackpool's three main theatres - the Opera House, the Grand and the North Pier.
In 2007 he received the Variety Club's Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2012 the MBE in the Birthday Honours List.
Joe died in 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
This Excerpt taken from a Blackpool Gazette article Feb 2023.
01
May
May
'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER' AT THE PAVILION THEATRE GLASGOW 22 MAY 2022
The Glasgow Pavilion Theatre are pleased to bring this all-star tribute to Joe to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow to pay tribute to his life and career by the people who knew, worked and starred with Joe in many TV and Theatre shows all over the UK. Joe liked nothing more than coming to perform to the people of Glasgow as he thought they were the best in the UK.
On the night you will be joined by host and compere Mike Lancaster, Legendary radio and TV stars The Grumbleweeds, TV and recoding star Rose-Marie, TV funny man Johnny Casson, Britain’s got talent finalists Richard & Adam, D3IVA, Dean Stansby and Glasgow’s very own Gerry Anderson plus Joe’s musical director Andy Mudd and the Joe Longthorne band.
This will truly be a night to remember.
Full details of the show and booking links in the Events page on this website.
01
May
May
'GOLDEN DAYS' RELEASED ON CD
'AVAILABLE NOW ' via the 'Store' tab
For the first time ever 'GOLDEN DAYS 'written by Joe Longthorne & Chris Berry.
It's 'The Last Song Joe ever wrote' and sadly, he never had chance to record it himself, so it is the voice of Chris Berry.
The CD is a 4-track limited edition CD which also includes two of Joe's very first ever recordings at Fairview Studios in Hull in the mid-70s - YOU YOU YOU - written by Gary Nicholson; and THE WAY WE WERE. It also includes a second track from Chris Berry 'WONDERFUL SMILE' that Chris always sang in the 100 or so concerts he played as support act for Joe."
Limited edition available now at £5.00 and £2.99 p & p
Order here 'AVAILABLE NOW ' via the 'Store' tab
For the first time ever 'GOLDEN DAYS 'written by Joe Longthorne & Chris Berry.
It's 'The Last Song Joe ever wrote' and sadly, he never had chance to record it himself, so it is the voice of Chris Berry.
The CD is a 4-track limited edition CD which also includes two of Joe's very first ever recordings at Fairview Studios in Hull in the mid-70s - YOU YOU YOU - written by Gary Nicholson; and THE WAY WE WERE. It also includes a second track from Chris Berry 'WONDERFUL SMILE' that Chris always sang in the 100 or so concerts he played as support act for Joe."
Limited edition available now at £5.00 and £2.99 p & p
Order here https://tm-merchandising.myshopify.com/collections/the-joe-longthorne-collection-recent-releases/products/golden-days-4-track-cd-joe-longthorne-chris-berry
24
Jan
Jan
THE LATE TONY JO
We are deeply sorry to share the very sad news that Mr Tony Jo, a dear and long time close friend of Joe and Jamie’s , passed away last night, following a long fight against cancer.
Tony was a huge giant in the Blackpool Entertainment Industry for so many years and , at the head of his HRH Entertainments , promoted and produced countless ‘sell out’ Blackpool summer shows, including many starring Joe.
Tony was regarded by Joe and Jamie as amongst their closest friends, giving his unending support and help to Joe and Jamie in times of trouble and Joe’s lengthy battles with cancer.
The very deepest of condolences and sympathies are expressed to Helen and Tony’s family at this sad time.
29
Nov
Nov
ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO JOE LONGTHORNE MBE GLASGOW
The Glasgow Pavilion Theatre are pleased to bring this all-star tribute to Joe to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow to pay tribute to his life and career by the people who knew, worked and starred with Joe in many TV and Theatre shows all over the UK. Joe liked nothing more than coming to perform to the people of Glasgow as he thought they were the best in the UK.
On the night you will be joined by host and compere Mike Lancaster, Legendary radio and TV stars The Grumbleweeds, TV and recoding star Rose-Marie, TV funny man Johnny Casson, Britain’s got talent finalists Richard & Adam, D3IVA, Dean Stansby and Glasgow’s very own Gerry Anderson plus Joe’s musical director Andy Mudd and the Joe Longthorne band.
This will truly be a night to remember.
Full details of the show and booking links in the Events page on this website.
05
Nov
Nov
AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO JOE LONGTHORNE MBE AT THE NEW THEATRE HULL APRIL 2022
An All star tribute to Joe Longthorne at the New Theatre Hull on 27th April 2022 is now on sale HERE
Celebrating Joe's life and career in his home town, this is going to be a great night as well as an emotional night.
Starring: TV and radio comedy legends The Grumbleweed along with Irish singing TV star Rose-Marie, Britain's Got Talent finalists Richard & Adam, TV funny man Johnny Casson, Phil Harrison, D3iva and Dave Lea and host for the evening is a very funny man Mike Michael Lancaster and all backed by Andy Mudd and the Joe Longthorne band.
29
Sep
Sep
'ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO JOE LONGTHORNE MBE' BROCHURE
We are pleased to share the ordering link for the brochure for Joe's All Star Tribute Evening HERE. Alternatively just click the STORE option at the top of the page.
The link is live now, free standard p & p on UK orders and also options for worldwide delivery.
First batch of orders will be posted out by next Monday 4 October 2021 with following orders all posted out nextday.
There is a limited quantity of stock available. All enquiries to vip@joelongthornembe.co.uk.
21
Sep
Sep
JOE LONGTHORNE MBE ' A NIGHT TO REMEMBER' GALA ALL STAR TRIBUTE SAT 25 SEPTEMBER 2021
The 'All Star' Gala Tribute Evening for Joe Longthorne MBE is to finally go ahead this Saturday 25 September 2021 at The Joe Longthorne Theatre North Pier Blackpool.
Originally planned for 31st May 2020 and then extensively delayed due to the Covid 19 emergency. All existing tickets are valid for this date.
The full cast list is as follows :-
Leye D Johns
Dean Stansby
Eric Hamilton
Diva
The Grumbleweeds
Kel Wood
Joe Wildy
Richard and Adam
Peter Anthony
Catherine Kerr
Dave Lea
Johnnie Carson
Denise Nolan
Roy Walker
P.J.Proby
Andrew Lancel
Kate Parkes
Phil Harrison
Jack Land Noble
Chris Maloney
The Jerseys
Rose Marie
Soul Storm
Mitch Winehouse
Jimmy Riley
Steve Lewis
Jack Ryan
Reece Ryan
The show starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available online here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers/joe-longthorne-mbe-all-star-tribute-evening/e-goeqov and at The North Pier Box Office at the weekend.
01
Jul
Jul
THE JOE LONGTHORNE MBE ROSE PRE ORDER NOW FOR LATE AUTUMN DELIVERY
We are delighted to say that from today 'The Joe Longthorne MBE Rose' is now available to pre-order as a newly potted rose for delivery in late November/December, when they will be ready to send out. Please also note these will be freshly potted, dormant roses, no leaves or flowers until 2022 & will need to stay in the pots provided until Summer 2022
May we ask that no other roses are ordered on the same order as Joe's rose as this may cause admin problems for the growers, this is a one off pre order offer for all Joe's fans and friends to have one of these beautiful new roses.
Orders can be placed here JOEROSE
05
Jun
Jun
'SAY IT WITH FLOWERS' REMEMBERING JOE ON HIS BIRTHDAY
Joe was lovingly remembered and celebrated on what would have been his 66th birthday last Monday 31 May 2021.
On the hottest and sunniest day of the year so far, fans and friends flocked to Blackpool from near and far to show their love and appreciation for Joe, who was always warmly referred to by them as 'Our Joe'.
Joe's grave at the town's Layton Cemetery is now covered with the most beautiful 'carpet' of bouquets and plants, in the words of a song Joe made his own :-
'When you wanna say I love you
Say it with flowers
When you wanna say I miss you
Say it with flowers '
Joe's Museum at the Joe Longthorne Theatre North Pier Blackpool was also busy with many fans making their first visit following easing of the Covid 19 restrictions. Thanks to everyone who took the time to remember Joe either in Blackpool or at their own special place.
In Joe's own famous words 'Memories Live Longer Than Dreams'
05
Jun
Jun
FIRST BATCH OF ROSES RELEASED ON JOE'S BIRTHDAY
We hope that everyone who was successful in obtaining one of the first batch of the beautiful new 'Joe Longthorne MBE' roses has now received their rose from the growers, Styles Roses. This first release of roses timed to mark Joe's birthday on 31 May.
This first batch was very limited as is the case in all new varieties of plants and shrubs. However a much bigger batch will be ready for Autumn 2021.
Here is the link to Joe's rose https://www.styleroses.co.uk/buy-plants/joe-longthorne-hybrid-tea-rose please take note that this link is not live right now and is marked 'sold out' , Styles Roses will take it live for pre orders from next month July 2021
26
May
May
'THE JOE LONGTHORNE MBE ROSE - HOW TO ORDER'
The very first batch of the Joe Longthorne MBE rose will be released this Friday 28 May 2021, in advance of Joe's birthday on Monday 31 May 2021.
Please take note of the following ordering information and please note that the online order link and telephone hotline will not be open until 9am on Friday 28 May, please do not call before 9am on Friday.
The first batch is limited so it will be one per customer 'first come first served'. The telephone order line is STYLES ROSES T:01406 424089 or online link
https://www.styleroses.co.uk/buy-plants/joe-longthorne-hybrid-tea-rose
It is not possible to accept any International orders due to current UK customs arrangements following Brexit. UK and Northern Ireland addresses only at the moment.
Hope all are successful who wish to buy Joe's new rose but if not there will be a larger stock of roses available this autumn. Thanks to Phil and Rachael Harrison for their extensive work on the rose.
