Andy Latimer Turns 75 Today—and Is Surprising Fans with a Concert Tonight!

It’s May 17, and the progressive rock world is celebrating a legend—Andy Latimer, the heart and soul of Camel, turns 75 today. But that’s not all…

Tonight, in a surprise move that’s thrilling fans worldwide, Andy is taking the stage for a special birthday concert—his first live appearance in years!

Details are scarce, and the venue has only just been revealed to be a small, elegant theater in London. Tickets? Gone in minutes. Only longtime Camel fans on the mailing list had a shot.

What to expect?
The setlist is under wraps, but rumors swirl of a performance of The Snow Goose in full, along with deep cuts from Moonmadness, Breathless, and even a few unreleased pieces Andy’s been working on quietly.

Special guests? Possibly. Prog insiders suggest members of classic rock royalty may appear—maybe even Steven Wilson or Steve Hackett.

Andy shared this earlier today on social media:

“No big words today—just gratitude. 75 years, and I still get to play for you. Tonight is for the dreamers, the music lovers, and everyone who’s walked this path with me.”

Fans worldwide are tuning in online, hoping for a livestream or surprise video drops. The Camel community is buzzing with joy and nostalgia.

So if you’re a Camel fan—light a candle, play Lady Fantasy, and know that tonight, somewhere under the London lights, Andy Latimer is playing just for you.