Wizzard and Move pop legend Roy Wood reveals his secret shyness

Apr 5 2009 by Paul Cole, Sunday Mercury

“I’ve spent most of my successful career with EMI and I’m hoping they might take it. Otherwise I might release it through a Sunday newspaper like Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell and Noel Gallagher.”

A Christmas tour with Status Quo will see Roy Wood’s Rock & Roll Band back playing the big arenas, calling off at the NEC on December 5.

“I want my band to be heard on the big stage,” says Roy. “They deserve to be seen. They are the best musicians I have ever worked with.”

Finally, there’s a new challenge for Roy Wood, rock legend, Ivor Novello award-winner, member of the Society of Distinguished Songwriters and Academy of Composers.

After receiving an honorary Doctorate from the University of Derby, where his songs are part of the songwriting and studio syllabus, he has been asked to turn lecturer, and pass on his skills.

“I’d love to do that,” says Roy. “I was absolutely delighted to get my Doctorate. At last I can use that time-honoured line: “Lie down, I’m a doctor!”