BIG hair, gravely voice, tight trousers - it can only be the legendary rocker Rod Stewart.

Now his guitarist and collaborative songwriter, Jim Cregan, and his group Cregan and Co are set to give a live show at Shanklin Theatre to celebrate from 1977 to the present day with an evening of Rod's hit songs.

A former Family and Cockney Rebel guitarist, Jim joined Rod's band in 1977 and became his musical director, co-producer and co-writer. Cregan co-penned many hits with Rod including 'Passion', 'Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me) and 'Forever Young.'

Jim is a world-class guitarist who has written for many other rock and pop stars including Joe Cocker, Art Garfunkel and Steve Harley.

Also in the band, Ben Mills is an accomplished singer/songwriter in his own right and puts his stamp on the show by singing Rod's back catalogue with the man who actually wrote the songs.

Drummer Harry James is renowned for his work with legendary rock band, Thunder as well as drumming with Steve Harley, Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes.

Other members of the band are bass player Pat Davey and pianist Sam Tanner.

The show takes place on Saturday, April 28 at Shanklin Theatre.