Glenn Hughes Ignites Nottingham Rock City with Fiery Sophie Lloyd Support

October 25, 2025 rocknews

October 24, 2025 | Rock News

There are nights at Nottingham Rock City that you just know will go down in legend — and this was one of them. When Glenn Hughes, the man forever branded “The Voice of Rock,” rolled into town with his Chosen Years Tour, it was clear from the queues snaking round the block that the faithful were ready to worship.

Sophie Lloyd

Before Hughes even hit the stage, the crowd got a full-blown rock workout courtesy of Sophie Lloyd — the guitar powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to be a guitar hero in 2025. Hot off her blazing performance at the Rugby World Cup Final, Lloyd strutted onto the Rock City stage like she owned the place. Her set was pure attitude and adrenaline — a cocktail of technical precision and devilish fun.

From the cinematic Top Gun Theme opener to her fire-fisted version of Bon Jovi’s You Give Love a Bad Name, Lloyd commanded every spotlight like it was made for her. Joined by the sensational Marisa Rodriguez on vocals, they tore through Hanging On, Runaway, and Let It Hurt — a stunning mix of melody and muscle.

Then came Enter Sandman, where Sophie paused mid-riff to deliver a sultry sermon that sent shivers through the crowd. She’s not just a guitarist — she’s a rock ‘n’ roll storm in heels, equal parts lightning and charm.

Glenn Hughes

Then the lights dimmed, the volume swelled, and in strode Glenn Hughes. Leather-clad, smiling like he had a secret to share, he grabbed the mic and owned it. From Soul Mover to Muscle and Blood, his voice was nothing short of supernatural — that same molten blend of soul and steel that made him a legend with Deep Purple, Trapeze, and Black Country Communion. Each song bled into the next with a mix of grace and raw power; One Last Soul and Can’t Stop the Flood roared through Rock City like a sonic sermon.

But it wasn’t all thunder and fire — Hughes brought the intimacy too. His solo acoustic performance of Coast to Coast was breathtaking, a quiet confession amid the chaos that had even the rowdy back-bar crowd hanging on every note. And just when we thought he’d peaked, he called Sophie Lloyd back onstage for Burn.

What happened next was pure rock sorcery — two worlds colliding in a glorious inferno. Lloyd’s sharp, fiery solos danced perfectly with Hughes’ growling vocals and snarling bass. You could feel the chemistry — a passing of the torch from one rock generation to the next. The crowd erupted, fists in the air, eyes wide, hearts full.

By the time the last chord rang out, Nottingham Rock City was drenched in sweat and satisfaction. Glenn Hughes proved once again that he’s not just a voice — he’s the voice — and Sophie Lloyd? She’s the future. Together, they turned an ordinary Thursday into something unforgettable.

Rock City didn’t just host a gig tonight — it hosted a moment in history. And we were lucky enough to be there to feel every glorious, gritty, sexy second of it.