Retired Rock Legend Plays Local Theatre

0:00Today is February 27th. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's making headlines across the UK. Neil Murray, the 75-year-old bass legend from heavy metal grates like Whitesnake and Black Sabbath, has stepped out of retirement for a local gig. After decades touring massive arenas worldwide, he's now playing guitar in an amateur production of We Will Rock You with the Cell Kirk musical theater. Group in the Scottish Borders. Murray broke bay with Whitesnake back in 1978, laying down tracks for eight hit albums alongside stints with bands like the Peter. Green splinter group and Brian Mays crew. He even spent years in London's west end version of the same Queen musical. During the pandemic, he returned to his roots near Cell Kirk, settling in for a quieter life. When the local group announced plans for We Will Rock You last May, Murray reached out right away, eager to contribute since he knows the show cold. From his pro days,

1:02group president Amanda Black was stunned by his rockstar resume and thrilled to have him share stories with the cast. The show's week-long run sold out fast, even before work got out about Murray's role. Opening night wowed audiences, with folks of all ages singing along in longtime fans punching the air in excitement. Murray says the Borders feel just right reserve folks who let him blend in, perfect for this feel-good return to the stage.