Harrogate’s popular Vinyl Sessions is to return to its rock roots with a classic 1970s album after its recent smash-hit event with a bestselling author.

Last week’s entertaining and fascinating ‘In person’ evening with VIP guest Rob Cowen called Soundtrack of a Bestselling Book saw the renowned writer talk about his own musical background, as well as what it was like being BBC Radio 4’s Book of Week.

Next up for Vinyl Sessions in its first event of the summer is one of the top ten selling rock albums of all time.

The eponymous 1976 album by Boston has not only sold 25 million copies worldwide, it remains one of the quintessential 1970s albums – uplifting, melodic and powerful.

The eponymous 1976 album by Boston sold 25 million copies worldwide and remains one of the quintessential 1970s rock music albums. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — The eponymous 1976 album by Boston sold 25 million copies worldwide and remains one of the quintessential 1970s rock music albums. (Picture contributed)

Taking place on Wednesday, June 10 at 7.30pm at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen, next month’s Vinyl Sessions will aim to show there was more to the American rock band led by songwriter and guitarist Tom Scholz than the all-time classic single More Than A Feeling.

Founded by vintage hi-fi expert Colin Paine in 2018, Vinyl Sessions fundraises for NHS Harrogate Hospital and features a historical introduction by co-host Graham Chalmers of the Harrogate Advertiser and a live-mix visual backdrop each time.

Last year saw a series of sell-out events and next week’s Vinyl Sessions is heading the same way with high demand for tickets.

The list of acts featured ranges from Oasis to Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin to Prince, Kate Bush to Nick Drake, Dire Straits to REM, the Stone Roses to Paul Simon.

As well as the vinyl album, this unique charity event also offers the occasional guest interviewee ‘in conversation with’ events.

In the past there have been memorable appearances by Syd Barrett biographer Rob Chapman, David Bowie/Beatles producer Ken Scott, Queen Extravaganza drummer George Farrar and Chris Simpson, founder of prog folk legends Magna Carta.

Since it was first launched, Vinyl Sessions has raised more than £20,000 for Harrogate Hospital and Community Hospital.

It is currently fundraising for Harrogate Hospital’s Special Baby Unit.

Every single penny goes to the hospital charity.

Tickets will go on sale shortly.