As a co-founding member if Squeeze, Chris Difford has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool for Cats, Up the Junction and Tempted.

Despite his first release being backed in 1977, the passion for innovation and playing still drives the 63-year-old, who now lives in East Sussex, to carry on writing.

This month he's out on the road with Boo Hewerdine on his Some Fantastic Acoustic Book tour, which refers to his autobiography, Some Fantastic Place.

When he heads to Sevenoaks this weekend, expect him to regale his audience about key events in his life from it and performs some of his biggest hits acoustically alongside tracks from Pants, a best-of album featuring songs from a stage play created by Chris and Boo.

"I'm really looking forward to the tour, which is going to be fantastic with readings from my book, and playing along with Boo Hewerdine, who is a great guy. It's going to be a different kind of experience."

Over the course of a 13-album career Squeeze, along with his pithy lyricism, and 'kitchen sink drama' style proved enduring alongside Glenn Tilbrook.

"I think Glenn and I both had spades of ambition, and as dreamers we went well together on our route to the here and now. Overthinking life complicates its natural ability to be great and for me that's not what I want. I love the unexpected, and together we are that."

DETAILS

Chris Difford and his Some Fantastic Book tour, with Boo Hewerdine will be at the Stag in Sevenoaks on Sunday, April 8, at 8pm.

For tickets at £16 call 01732 450175 or visit stagsevenoaks.co.uk