Bad Influence — 40th Anniversary Tour

A 40th anniversary tour by Bad Influence, the London blues rock band fronted by Val Cowell, staged at Eel Pie Club in Twickenham. The night marks four decades of the group performing across the UK.

Bad Influence are a London blues rock band marking their 40th anniversary in 2026. Val Cowell fronts the group, and Richard Dickie Hayes plays guitar alongside a rhythm section that is described as powerful. Over the past four decades the band have performed at venues across the UK.

Their repertoire combines original songs with covers of Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt and Fleetwood Mac, and critics have praised both sides of it. Reviewers have compared Val Cowell's voice to the work of some of the greatest singers, and have noted that the band's performances leave audiences well entertained.

Eel Pie Club is a concert and performance venue in Twickenham. The evening suits listeners who follow guitar-led blues rock with soulful vocals.