Sixties soul singer PP Arnold will be at Lighthouse Poole

SIXTIES soul star PP Arnold will be at Lighthouse Poole celebrating a musical career that has spanned more than six decades.

PP Arnold has been wowing audiences since she first came to the UK as an Ikette with Ike and Tina Turner, back in the heady days of the 1960s.

Her unique talent was spotted by Mick Jagger and Andrew Oldham who convinced her to stay in the UK and sign to the Immediate record label.

During her celebrated career PP Arnold artist has sung alongside the greats including The Rolling Stones, The Small Faces, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, and with her own band The Nice.

PP recalls: “I was definitely starstruck meeting Ike and Tina as a very young girl and having the opportunity to be with the Revue when they came to the UK to tour with the Rolling Stones and meeting and working Mick Jagger was very special.”

Known for her high energy performances, PP Arnold promises to take share her classic hits including The First Cut Is The Deepest, Angel Of the Morning, Everything’s Gonna Be Alright and If You Think You’re Groovy, written and produced by her Small Faces label mates Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane.

PP Arnold added: “I have a great touring band and I’m in the process of recording a very special album with some very special guest artists who are duetting with me to celebrate my 60-year anniversary.”

“I guess you can say that I am a true Soul Survivor who would love to be able to receive my just rewards and recognition while I’m still here!”

PP Arnold is at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 13th June. Tickets are from £29.70. For more information and bookings visit www.lighthousepoole.co.uk