The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 as part of a sell-out tour of the UK. Wayne will conduct the piece, which features the Black Smoke Band as well as the 36-piece ULLAdubULLA strings ensemble. [8] Although plans for versions in Japanese, Russian, French, and Italian were planned, none of them came into fruition.[8]. He introduces himself and his work on The War of the Worlds before the on-screen introduction of the Martians. The game's artwork was based on the Michael Trim, Geoff Taylor and Peter Goodfellow illustrations found throughout the original album booklet, and some of Richard Burton's dialogue as the journalist is used in the opening and closing scenes. I knew then I had to write a Musical Work based upon such a fantastic story. He introduces himself and his work on The War of the Worlds before the on-screen introduction of the Martians. [9][5][16] Although his contract with CBS did not guarantee a public release, Wayne consulted his wife and parents who encouraged him to continue and finish the album despite the substantial costs involved in its production. A 100-foot cinema screen shows stunning CGI graphics of the monstrous Martian invasion as the lights and smoke effects create the illusion of a world under attack. Spoons have gone to far with their price rises this time & Christmas Ales, The best Craft Beer Pub in London is the Euston Tap. Black Smoke also features in a number of comic book versions, where it often dissolves the flesh off of human bodies. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! [15] The album's packaging includes a 16-page colour booklet with artwork and a synopsis of the tracks. This would mark the 15th anniversary of the first War of the Worlds live tour, based on the 1978 album, which began in the UK and Ireland in April 2006. Nathan James' performance as the Voice of Humanity also received praise, and the inclusion of Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie was also acclaimed. [12] The New Generation album was produced by Jeff Wayne and Damian Collier and was recorded at Olliewood Recording Studios in Hertfordshire by Gaetan Schurrer and Tom Woodstock. Later, just before Act II begins, O'Neill appears again as a 53-year-old Wells, discussing the end of World War I and speaking about the destructive capabilities of humankind. My Musical Version since 2006 has sold out Arenas worldwide and in 2012 we re-imagined the 1978 double album with a modern twist. Due to the indisposition of Daniel Bedingfield during the run, the Artilleryman was played by understudy and West End performer Simon Shorten for a number of shows; later Shorten took over as the Artilleryman for the remaining month of the run. Jimmy Nail played Parson Nathaniel, Daniel Bedingfield was The Artilleryman, and Heidi Range appeared as Beth. The announcement discussed the postponement of its previously announced 2021 UK and European Tour. In late 2004 the ULLAdubULLA II production had been commissioned for an animated CGI film version. Brand new versions of Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War Of The Worlds seminal single Forever Autumn are released on a new EP ahead of the show's UK tour. It was also released in Germany as Jeff Wayne's Video Version von Der Krieg der Welten. In 1998, a real-time strategy game, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, was created by Rage Software and released for the personal computer. Callum O'Neill reprised his role from the 2014 Final Arena tour as H.G. Three days later the Journalist arrives at Carrie's house but finds it empty. This is a rescheduled event. Directed by Nick Morris Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Jeff Wayne Film Editing by Sound Department Music Department Additional Crew Christopher Woodhams . The steamer escapes, but Thunder Child and her crew are destroyed by the Martian heat-rays, leaving England defenseless against the invasion. Upon learning that the journalist discovers that his fiance is missing, Wayne reminded himself of the Lego tune and because it received a positive reception as a commercial, Wayne adapted it into a complete song with lyrics. [3], The disco influences on "The Eve of the War" was Wayne's intention of wanting the album to be entertaining for people. On Sunday, October 30, 1938, millions of radio listeners were shocked when radio news alerts announced the arrival of Martians. Wayne was subsequently offered free studio time to produce another mix. Carrie, The Journalist's fiance, does not exist in the novel, where the narrator has an unnamed wife. Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to millions around the world. The full cast is still to be announced. Well, while the world has faced many challenges in recent years, commitment and faith remain at the heart of our chance for the future. Sides one and two: The Coming of the Martians, Sides three and four: The Earth Under the Martians, Track listing (LP record and 8-Track tape and Cassette tape), Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 16:30, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds (disambiguation), Highlights from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, Jeff Wayne's Video Game Version of The War of the Worlds, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation, "The story behind Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds", "Hear the Prog-Rock Adaptation of H.G. The show will feature the. Nathaniel resolves to confront the 'demons', believing that he has been chosen to destroy them with his prayers and holy cross. The Martian fighting machines are described as normally dispersing the black smoke by spraying jets of heated water at them while wading through the cloud, so that we can be fairly certain the gas is either harmless to Martians, or the clouds are lower than 100 feet. [9], Because Wayne wanted to keep his adaptation set in Victorian England, this eliminated the possibility of hiring American people in the main cast. A great modern/interwebby audience participation feature was that punters were asked to Tweet to the shows stream @twotwofficial and certain ones where picked to appear on the giant screen at the back in the break. Wayne spent three months locating Frank Wells, and found his ideas were well received because it was the first adaptation that stayed true to the story. . While walking his dog in the morning he often sat at the top of the hill, which inspired him to envisage what Wells was describing and in turn his score, which was particularly the case for "Dead London". Beth, Parson Nathaniel's wife, also does not exist in the novel. Later in production, a Yamaha CS-80 was brought in which was used to re-record various overdubs, including the horns. And if you have a spare minute, please tag us and use the hashtag #LBATWOTW. Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. "[25] Music Week commented that the album is "superb" and predicted it will become "one of the biggest sellers. The press release state that 'new features for the 2021 tour include the giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk, three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting edge CGI and other content. It has since been in the UK top 100 albums for 240 weeks, and has sold over 2.7 million copies in the country. Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton, Blue's Duncan James, Steps' Claire Richards, Stage & Screen's Anna-Marie Wayne, Inglorious' Nathan James AND The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward. returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022. . Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation is a 2012 concept album by Jeff Wayne and is a re-working of his 1978 concept album, retelling the story of the 1898 novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The Life Begins Again tour is named after an existing song within the Musical Version, a song about life returning to normal following the Martians' failure to foresee Earth's bacteria. Filmed at London's Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual imagery, the production incorporates performers from the original recording, including Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and Wayne himself. A filmed production of Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds will be streamed for free online from Christmas Day. According to the films, the Black Smoke is an unknown element which mixes with argon in the atmosphere (based on spectrometer readings) to reach its poisonous state. Bassist Herbie Flowers and Guitarist Chris Spedding, both part of the original 1978 album and later the original 2006 live tour, again tour as members of The Black Smoke Band for Alive on Stage The rest of band remain relatively unchanged from the album and previous tours, with the exception of Gordy Marshall from the album is replaced by Accy Yeats on drums. Jonathan Vickers reprised his role as the NASA controller, and Stephanie Aves joined the company as Vera May. [3] Upon learning that Burton was in a production of the play Equus in New York City, Wayne delivered a letter with a copy of the album's script to the stage doorman and hoped for him to read it. In the 1998 strategy game, Black Smoke grenades are mounted, as in the novel, as secondary weapons on mk. THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE RETURNS IN 2022. . She praised the music, ideas, script, and voices, all of which complement each other, but thought the continuous, 95-minute structure forces the listener to digest it straight through. Mixed live in Surround Sound. Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. "Black Smoke!" the voices cried. [2][3] As the original musical version has remained one of the biggest selling albums of all time,[4] Wayne explained that the idea was to return to it and explore H. G. Wells' characters in more detail, as well as develop the love story between the story's main character, George Herbert (the Journalist), and his fiance Carrie. All tickets purchased for previously the advertised date . [3] Wayne lived close to Primrose Hill at the time of writing, which is where the Martians come to their demise in the novel. The War of the Worlds is a live stage show adaptation of the cult classic 1897 science fiction novel by H.G Wells, and Jeff Wayne's 1978 LP. Wayne went to great lengths to ensure there was interaction with the audience. The Red Weed (Part 1) 7. This release went to No. 2021 marks the 15th anniversary of the original 2006 staging: a tour in March/April 2021. Launchers are also mounted on defense turrets. A new setup of staging, choreography, costumes, and cast of actors were introduced. The tour featured former Strictly Come Dancing dancer Kevin Clifton as the Artilleryman and Steps' Claire Richards as Beth. [5] He later said that a musical adaptation of other books were possible, and recalled being impressed by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. I should also add that since we began touring in 2006, the role of Carrie, The Journalists fiance has become very much part of the heart of the story. [15] Michael Falzon and Lily Osborne appear as new characters William Rowland and Vera May respectively, appearing in a new prologue that segues into a re-animated version of the Martians' preparations for their invasion of Earth, introduced to the tour in 2009. The Black Smoke is reportedly deadly enough that any living organism that touched it would be killed almost instantaneously; in the 1938 radio play, it said that even gas masks could not prevent the gas from killing the wearer. The Journalist knocks him unconscious to silence his ravings, but the Martians are already alerted. The piece is the only part of the album that derived from pre-existing material. Nigel Hawthorne and Lewis MacLeod voiced the human and Martian generals respectively.[28]. The Black Smoke Band were top notch and some perfect guitar solos and banging percussion. [23] Tickets went on sale 22 November 2013. With lasers, pyrotechnics and incredible stage lighting effects as well as astounding audio effects, this will be one memorable event. The new Liam Neeson hologram planned for the tour was demonstrated at the press conference with Neeson and Wayne and was also shown on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, on which an "Eve of the War" and "Forever Autumn" medley was performed with Wayne conducting. The tour took place across the UK and the Netherlands, beginning in Sheffield on 27 November 2014 and coming to a close on 16 December 2014 in Amsterdam. If memory serves me the original LP was the longest chart running album ever alongside Meatloaf's "Bat Out Of Hell" and I . [3] Some of the North American and European pressings featured new lead vocals from Thompson. Jeff Wayne came out and cranked up the 'Black Smoke Band' - featuring the original guitar and bass players - and the ULLAdubULLA string orchestra, and then our journey began. Becky's innate calmness and dedication to her job has ensured that the eight Black Smoke band members, five guest artists, 36-piece orchestra and Mr. Wayne himself have all heard . Fighting machines then approach, threatening the steamer, but they are engaged by the Royal Navy battleship Thunder Child and two are destroyed. [9] British singer-songwriter Alex Clare is the Voice of Humanity. By 10 September 2020, it was announced that The True Story of the Martian Invasion would be cancelled due to laws that were brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic prohibiting the number of individuals that could be present during indoor events. Strictly and West End star Star Kevin Clifton will debut as The Artilleryman. The whole population of the great six-million city was stirring, slipping, running; presently it would be pouring en masse northward. Black smoke or Black Smoke may refer to: Soot, which appears as black smoke; Black smoke (The War of the Worlds), a fictional alien weapon; Black Smoke, a 2015 German Eurovision entry; Black Smoke Rising, an album by Greta Van Fleet; Black Smoke Band, the creators of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. The final version runs at 95 minutes. Huge cans that the Martians had in black bundles. A company of soldiers is deployed at the common, and that evening an injured and exhausted Artilleryman wanders into the Journalist's house and tells him his comrades have been killed by fighting machinestripod vehicles built and controlled by Martians, each armed with its own Heat-Ray. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, during a 20-week stay in the top ten. Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings while the show also features the iconic 3-tonne, 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real-flame Heat Rays over the audience. [4] From the start Wayne saw his adaptation as an opera, with "story, lemotifs, musical phrases, sounds and compositions that relate to the whole. Dead London 12. It features both all new footage as well as footage seen on the CGI 100-foot wide screen used during the live shows. The New Generation Opening Date: Dec 15, 2012 Closing Date: Dec 15, 2012 (dates reflect O2 Arena run) Air date: April 2013 Medium: cinema, DVD, and Blu-Ray Where to watch: DVD and Blu-Ray (UK/Europe only) Stage Production Notes [8], The album had a positive review in Record Mirror, with review Bev Briggs declaring it as "four sides of sheer excellence" and after reading the novel and feature film, the album is "the most easily stomachable of the lot." The production returns with Jeff Wayne conducting the nine-piece Black Smoke Band and Liam Neeson reprising his 3D hologram role as the Journalist. Wayne originally commissioned Roger Dean, best known for his work for the progressive rock band Yes, to produce the artwork for the album. [3][7] Neeson revealed he was impressed and intimidated by the prospect of narrating and starring in Wayne's project. Maverick Sabre and Joss Stone's performances as Parson Nathaniel and Beth received a more lukewarm response whereas Alex Clare's rendition of "Thunder Child" received praise, with many people claiming that his take on the song was the best track on the album. [15] Among the synthesisers used was the Thunderchild SZ3540, a custom made monophonic model built by JWM Electronics after Wayne sought for a fatter, bassy sound. The wandering Journalist discovers that red weedthe vegetation that gives Mars its colourhas taken root on Earth and spread rapidly across the landscape. at the O2 Arena was recorded and released across cinemas in the UK and Europe in April 2013. The rest of our cast were musically based - and what a diverse and special group they were. Black Smoke is an extremely toxic gasused by the Martians launched from their Tripods as well as the Flying-machines. It stars Jeff Wayne's daughter Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie and Neeson as the Journalist and looks further into the story of Carrie, rather than from the Journalist's point of view as heard on the album. Also from the original recording were Spedding playing lead guitar and Flowers on bass guitar. The New Generation (2013), Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' (2006) and Staying Vertical (2016). 'The War of The Worlds'. Watch the video here! People praised its new compositions, dialogue and re-arrangement of Wayne's original music, claiming it to be "less dated", but criticism was aimed at the overuse of the synthesizer elements, as well as some of the singers' performances, mainly by some fans of the original album. Performed by The Brave New World Singers and conducted by Jeff Wayne, it features all our Guest Artists from 2014, 2018, and recently announced for 2022 - Claire Richards and Kevin Clifton. Newton Faulkner starred as the Sung Thoughts of the Journalist, Adam Garcia as the Artilleryman, Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, Inglorious' Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity, Jason Donovan returned to play Parson Nathaniel, Carrie Hope Fletcher again as Beth, Lily Osborne reprised her role as Vera May, and Jonathan Vickers again played the NASA Controller. After Dean produced some designs, Wayne felt the work did not quite fit for what he had in mind, and proceeded to look elsewhere. It used much of the 1998 game's music and graphical elements, but featured an entirely different campaign with a focus on vehicular combat. One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Waynes Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Alive on Stage! In 1975 I first read HG Wells dark Victorian tale The War of The Worlds, gifted to me by my father, Jerry, as he knew Id been looking for a unique story that could inspire me as a composer. They donned gas masks, but continued to cough, and died after some time. [14] The live show, titled Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds The New Generation: Alive on Stage!, includes a holographic performance of Liam Neeson, interacting with the other performers. The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 for a tour of the UK. One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - Alive on Stage! 23 December 2020. You . Kevin has thrilled audiences in the West End and across the UK, starring in Rock of Ages', Dirty Dancing the Musical and 'The Wedding Singer. Also love David Essex's voice and of course Justin Hayward (he lived about three quarters of a mile from me when we were all growing up) but I think how lucky we all were to be around in the famous sixties and . Hayward reprised his original role as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist and Thompson returned as The Voice of Humanity. O'Neill appears a final time at the end of the show, just before the NASA epilogue, this time as a 79-year-old Wells, elderly and in a wheelchair. In the first epilogue, the Journalist reports that the Martians were defeated by Earth's bacteriato which they had no resistanceand that, as humanity recovered from the invasion, he was reunited with Carrie. British rock band Jettblack's lead vocalist Will Stapleton is the Voice of Humanity. A 1995 edition of the album featured additional remixes of some tracks and additional conceptual art. Later announcements confirmed Shayne Ward as the Artilleryman, Joseph Whelan as the Voice of Humanity, and Jonathan Vickers as the NASA Controller (voiced again by Jerry Wayne). Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Epilogue (Part 2) "[3] It took one week to record almost an entire side of the album. He resolves to escape London by boat and later catches sight of Carrie aboard a steamer, but the gangplank is raised before he can join her. Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. How fast were the Martian's able to repair their fighting machines? In 2018, it was the UK's 32nd best-selling studio album of all time. Ever since, stories have made it sound as if the broadcast caused a mass . On 28 September 2021, the full cast was announced, including Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Nathan James again playing his role of The Voice of Humanity, Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie; the Journalist's Fianc, and, from the original 1978 album, Justin Hayward as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist. emphasising the drama. It became a success in its own right, prompting Wayne to prepare a full commercial release. Wells's original text. [6], The New Generation features Academy Award nominated actor Liam Neeson as the Narrator, formerly played by Richard Burton. The show continues to tour until 15 December. Liam Neeson will return to his role in 3D holography as The Journalist and Jeff Wayne will conduct the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings. The Journalist, however, realizing the Artilleryman's ambitions far exceed his abilities, soon leaves. At the time, Jeff Wayne also announced that another guest had been confirmed but was yet to be announced. [23] Tickets went on sale 22 November 2013. . This single CD release was largely made of tracks from the original remix album, with some additional new remixes by Tom Middleton and DJ Keltech, and hip-hop versions of two tracks by DJ Zube. This release was dedicated to Falzon, who died on 23 June 2020 from germ cell cancer, and included link to a donation page for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse where he was treated. The album originated when Wayne was touring with singer-songwriter David Essex, for whom he also worked as his producer and musical director. The New Generation 7.7 Music Department (Black Smoke Band - harp) 2013 Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' 8.8 Video Music Department (Blacksmoke band - percussion) 2006 Credits Edit IMDbPro Music Department Previous 2 The album premiered at a launch party at the London Planetarium on 1 June 1978, and featured a playback accompanied by a laser show. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. [26], The Final Arena tour ended on 16 December 2014 in Amsterdam. The cast includes Tom Brittney, Anna-Marie Wayne, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and David Burnett, who are joined by a live cast of 12 actors.[35]. This is a brand new 5-hour Audible Original Production based upon Jeff's Musical Version and HG Wells dark Victorian tale featuring new story and musical content. The Black Smoke Band consists of the amazing work of Chris Spedding's guitars, the brilliant Herbie Flowers on bass guitar, visionary Jeff . With Jeff Wayne conducting theULLAdubULLA strings and the Black Smoke Band featuring guitarist Chris Spedding from the original album and one time Wishbone Ash . April 7 - Newcastle Utilita Arena. [10] "The Red Weed" was the most difficult piece for Wayne to compose, and wanted to create "a beautiful melody, and a beautiful dissonance. As the narrator of the original novel states, the black smoke. The New Generation", "The War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The smoke was even enough to disorient Superman, although his Kryptonian biology allowed him to go for minutes without inhaling it, with it being so thick that not even he could see through it. The 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA strings Leaf drops over the audience Mixed live in Surround Sound Giant bridge from the lip of the stage out over the audience Three panoramic screens featuring 2 hours of cutting edge CGI & Video content The incineration of a Cast member in full view of the audience. [9][14] Soon after mixing was complete, the tape operator accidentally slashed through the tape containing side four as he thought it was a reel of unwanted outtakes. Following the success of the 2005 re-release of the original album, ULLAdubULLA II was released on 17 April 2006. Liam Neeson's narration and holography was once again used in the show. Black Smoke was mentioned in the Orson Welles radio broadcast, where two soldiers were firing at a fighting machine. In March 2020, Jeff Wayne announced a new tour of The War of the Worlds for 2021 with new technological advances being added to the production. [9] Wayne's initial version of the work was a little over two hours, which had to be refined in order to fit four sides of a vinyl record. Giant bridge from the lip of the stage out over the audience. Liam Neeson's filmed footage would be used once again. Warning: contains spoilers for War of the Worlds Season 2. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray 3. [9] In the early stages, he realised the importance of finding the right person to narrate the story, and actor Richard Burton was at the top of "a very short list" of candidates, and compared his voice to a musical instrument. One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds - Alive On Stage returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2021. Take a bow guys and gals. returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022. . The best version of War of the Worlds is given new life in this incredible live version of the original album plus a few very welcome updates. The press release announced "new features for the 2021 tour include the giant arched bridge now running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk" and "three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting edge CGI". It was a great way to engage the audience in the interval and we got a few I Love you Jason and Terry from Barry visiting the show with his mum, a few of mine ended up on screen as well which was nice. Updated on July 03, 2019. Middleton's remixes of "The Eve of the War" were also released on CD and vinyl. Featuring extraordinary talent from all walks of entertainment, including some familiar faces, plus new ones too. A few lines during the battle with the Thunder-Child suggests that the flying machine also was capable of deploying Black Smoke, but whether this is done through cylinders or by spraying it out is unknown. On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his troupe went on the air to say that Martians had invaded New Jersey. Casting has been announced for Jeff Wayne's musical version of H G Wells' The War of the Worlds, which will embark on a UK tour next year. On 23 June 2005 the original album was re-released in two forms: one in a remastered 2-disc hybrid multichannel Super Audio CD set; another in a 7-disc "Collector's Edition" featuring additional remixes, outtakes, the actors reading from the unabridged script, excerpts from the Quinn and Jrgens performances, as well as a seventh disc being a DVD showing the making of the album, produced by Phoenix Film & Television Productions. II and III Fighting Machines, and as bombs on Flying Machines. The event was attended by over 500 people. Later, hammering sounds are heard from the pit. He changed his mind when a "young lad" and employee of The Moody Blues' record shop in Cobham, heard the demo and told Hayward it was an ideal song for him. Claire is often our TV screens, including The One Show, Loose Women, Celebrity Big Brother and Popstar to Operastar, and her 2019 solo album, My Wildest Dreams, hit the UK Top 10. A 1989 version of "The Eve of the War" remixed by Ben Liebrand reached number 3 in the UK singles chart. Jeff Wayne's musical version of HG Wells' War of the Worlds at Vector Arena promised to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records. Kevin is best known as a Pro Dancer on BBC Ones, Strictly Come Dancing being the only pro dancer to ever dance in four consecutive finals. 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