The Real Thing

The Real Thing - with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith - enjoyed success in both the ‘70s and ‘80s with three Top 10 singles.

Formed in 1972, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established - and best-loved - black group in UK entertainment history.The Real Thing remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music, undoubtedly still a force to be reckoned with.2026 is the 50th anniversary of You To Me Are Everything hitting the No. 1 slot in the chats.Come and celebrate - You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing!Special Guest Richie SampsonRICHIE SAMPSON is lead singer with The UKs no.1 award winning tribute to The Drifters, ‘SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL’ He performs original songs along with Soul & Motown covers in his set by legendary artists such as THE DRIFTERS, THE FOUR TOPS & THE TEMPTATIONS, ET AL.

UK’s NO 1 TRIBUTE TO THE DRIFTERS AWARD WINNERS THE NATIONAL TRIBUTE AWARDS 2013 / 2016/ 2017 He was previously a member of the world-famous DRIFTERS ( Kissing In The Back Row Of The Movies), having performed alongside former long-standing members such as Ray Lewis & Butch Leak.

He was also lead vocalist at one time for 60's hit recording group THE FOUNDATIONS (Build Me Up Buttercup)