Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Some soap legends are simply unforgettable, and "Curly" Watts is one of those iconic characters. The endearing chap was a staple on Coronation Street for a whopping two decades after first appearing in the 80s. Kevin Kennedy portrayed the character from 1983 to his exit in 2003, and it's quite a shocker that it's been over 20 years since we last saw him on our telly.
But hold onto your hats because he's about to dive into something wildly different a punk rock musical, no less! Kevin is gearing up to narrate an upcoming show titled "Pretty Vacant", which is set to kick off its tour in January 2025. This show is all about taking a trip down memory lane, starting with the birth of punk in the 70s and following its evolution through the 80s and 90s. It's a deep dive into how this rebellious movement turned the music world upside down.
Having been a part of the Paris Valentinos with Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke before they formed The Smiths, Kevin's got some real punk cred to bring to the table. In an interview with WestEndBestFriend, he said: "I'm so excited to be joining the cast of Pretty Vacant. When punk exploded on the scene in 1977, it truly was a revolution it changed our music, our fashion and every aspect of the arts! I witnessed it all.
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