January 29, 2026
THE WAITING GOES ON FOREVER
Midlands-based journeyman Steve Gibbons’ career spans over fifty years. In the 60s and early 70s, he fronted various ‘Brumbeat’ bands (The Ugly’s, Balls, The Idle Race), before going solo. Having been spotted by former Who manager Pete Meaden, The Steve Gibbons Band were taken under The Who’s wing and joined the band at Polydor Records. Cherry Red represent many of Steve’s albums from down the years via The Road Goes On Forever catalogue – listen to ‘The Waiting Game’ below, taken from the band’s 1993 album Birmingham To Memphis.