Meet the Black Country Cowboy preparing to celebrate his 80th birthday for the ultimate gig
A 79-year-old singer songwriter has got the perfect present for his 80th - new found fame for his life's work.
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Pete Boddis has been gigging throughout the Black Country since the 1960s and after a new film about his life was released has clinched his first record deal.
The Black Country Cowboy, directed by Ryan Davis, has won accolades across the world at film festivals. The raw honesty of Pete's determination to sing again after having cancer has touched the hearts of viewers across the world, as well as his love for his wife.
Poster Records has released the Best Of Pete Boddis includes songs he self released from 1979 and is now available on platforms including Spotify and his beloved vinyl.
On Friday, musicians from Stourbridge and beyond will descend on The Queen's Head, Enville Street, Stourbridge, for a concert in honour of Pete's 80th birthday.
He said: "I have got some great singers on the bill and the fun begins at 5pm and I will be headlining at 10pm. I have been playing gigs since the early 1960s, under various names including The Tennesseean and with my band Mr Peabody's Coal Train. I love being in front of an audience.
