Owen Paul

My Favourite Waste of Time 30th Anniversary Acoustic 80’s

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Last Show: Monday 17 th October 2016

The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

Owen Paul is best known for his summer of 1986 number 3 hit 'My Favourite Waste of Time'. Since then he has toured the world with Mike and the Mechanics and has performed extensively both as a solo artist and with his band at 80’s festivals. Join him and his band as they play a stunning acoustic selection of iconic 80's hits along with some of Owen's own compositions. This show is part of the 'My Favourite Waste of Time', 30th Anniversary 1986 – 2016 official celebration. 

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Owen Paul, the Scottish singer, producer and co-writer of the 1986 UK and European smash summer hit (My Favourite Waste Of Time) has done many things in the years since he first came to musical prominence. 

He has played a leading role in a major musical theatre production, toured the UK and Europe with Phil Collins as one of 'Mike and the Mechanics' as well as being their vocal arranger on their last album 'Rewired.' Owen has even been harassed by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne in the infamous "noisy neighbours" episode on MTV's record breaking show The Osbournes.

Band Lineup

Owen Paul (lead vocals and guitar)

Howard Johnstone (guitar)

Russ Wilson (percussion)

Lynne Johnstone (backing vocals)

Juanita Woolger (backing vocals)