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Welcome to the RocknRoll Journey in London!
A Introduction About Our Route
Embark on a legendary journey through the heart of London with our Rock 'n' Roll Route, a curated experience that takes you to classic viewpoints and iconic landmarks connected with the rich history of rock 'n' roll. Explore the stomping grounds of legendary bands like The Beatles, Queen, and David Bowie, visiting key locations that shaped their musical legacy. From the hallowed halls of Abbey Road Studios to the vibrant streets that inspired rock anthems, each stop on this tour immerses you in the vibrant tapestry of London's rock 'n' roll history. Step into the electric 'Black Cab' that mirrors the energy of the era, offering a stylish and immersive ride as you trace the footsteps of music legends. Join us for a tour that harmonizes the past and present, celebrating the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll in the heart of London.
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Itinerary
Camden Lock PL
Abbey Road
3 Savile Row
Kensington High Street
Royal Albert Hall
23 Heddon St
20 Manchester Square
In late 1976, The Clash shot the front cover of their debut album in Camden. It was taken in an alleyway by their recording studio – Rehearsals Rehearsals – which was in a rundown British Rail goods yard that’s now part of Camden Market. The image has since become iconic. Much of the album, released in April 1977, was recorded in the venue. To find it, walk inside the Stables Market and turn left.
Abbey Road is a thoroughfare in the borough of Camden and the City of Westminster in Greater London running roughly northwest to southeast through St John's Wood near Lord's Cricket Ground. It is part of the road B507. The road is best known for the Abbey Road Studios and for featuring on the cover of The Beatles' album of the same name, which was released in September 1969.
On 30 January 1969, the Beatles performed an impromptu concert from the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at 3 Savile Row, in central London's office and fashion district. Joined by guest keyboardist Billy Preston, the band played a 42-minute set before the Metropolitan Police arrived and ordered them to reduce the volume. It was the final public performance of their career. They performed nine takes of five new songs as crowds of onlookers, many on lunch breaks, congregated in the streets and on the rooftops of nearby buildings to listen.
Kensington is home to the university where the band Queen was formed, band member’s homes, including houses where Freddie lived and where he died. Pass famed Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Market location, locations where some of the great videos were shot, and where the band partied.
Royal Albert Hall occupies an important place in the history of British rock music. Almost every singer and band you can name has graced the stage of the Royal Albert Hall. Bob Dylan's final show of his 1966 tour, for example, can't be summed up in a few words. Or the time The Beatles were received by the Queen and performed for the Royal Family, with John Lennon's ironic "Just rattle your jewellery" line.
Heddon Street is a small, quiet U-shaped side-street and alleyway off Regent Street located in the heart of London, close to Piccadilly.In 1972 David Bowie and photographer Brian Ward created the photograph for the Ziggy Stardust cover here. The story of an alien who comes to earth, becomes a rock 'n' roll star and informs us we only have five years to live was illustrated by Bowie's dress sense - "a cross between Nijinksy and Woolworth's" - and the self-mythologising artwork, which located Ziggy in an empty London side-street. Circus.
Inside this sleek but average-looking Modernist office block in Manchester Square, headquarters of EMI between 1960 and 1999, was where the Beatles were photographed, by Angus McBean, looking over the stairwell. This image became the cover for the band’s first album, ‘Please Please Me’, released 22 March 1963.
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