Top Brit band Keane thrilled a 3,000-strong crowd as they performed their first-ever gig in Wolverhampton.
The trio played a blinding concert on their debut visit and vowed to return again soon.
It is hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, lead singer Tom Chaplin was battling his drink and drug demons in rehab.
But judging by Sunday night’s superb performance at the Civic Hall, the frontman has clearly got his problems under control.
The group performed to a full house, with people of all ages flocking to see their favourites.
Adrian Hyde, aged 43, from Aldridge, came with his daughter Charlotte, 14, and her friend Aimee Hansford from Bloxwich.
He said: “This is the second time I’ve seen them. The first was when they were supporting Travis in Birmingham before their first album was released.”
And Debbie Edwards, aged 35, from Albrighton, said: “It’s fantastic to see t
hem at such a good venue.”
The trio are still enjoying success with their recent hit album Under The Iron Sea and performed around 20 songs to a very enthusiastic audience. From start to finish the crowds were clapping and cheering, singing and dancing.
Frontman Tom, together with drummer Rich and keyboard player Tim, were clearly lapping up the mood too.
The band performed a mix of tracks from both their latest album and their debut album Hopes and Fears. Tom repeatedly asked the audience - the choir of Wolverhampton, as he called them - to sing along, which they all did.
The set lasted just over 90 minutes and included several of their most popular tracks - Everybody’s Changing, Bend and Break, Your Eyes Open, Crystal Ball, A Bad Dream, This Is The Last Time and We Might As Well Be Strangers.
And much to the delight of fans, Keane closed the night with a blinding performance of Bedshaped.
Last night’s support came from John Roderick and Captain.
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