Platinum-selling Shakin' Stevens released his 12th studio album 'Echoes Of Our Times' late in 2016. Known as an entertainer and performer, with 33 hit singles and 4 UK no. 1s to his name, this new record clearly marks Shakin' Stevens out as an artist, songwriter and storyteller. This album has grown from Shaky’s realisation that, like most of us, he knew so very little about the background of his family -the stories of his ancestors’ loves and lives lost, and their struggles to survive. Research revealed tales of poverty and strife in the Cornish copper mines, of bravery and loss in war, of philanthropic preachers and stoic Salvationists, of children suffering and of family secrets and feuds. Blues, roots, Americana and classic rock take centre stage on this surprising record. “This album is an absolute hidden gem that you'll not want to miss out on”- AllMusic
