Rock star Roger Daltrey will revisit one his old haunts when he opens a new seafront attraction.
The Who singer has fond memories of regular Wednesday night sessions at The Florida Rooms in Brighton, where the current Sea Life Centre is today, and will be back there on Tuesday.
The singer, who will forever be linked to Brighton thanks to Quadrophenia, will be opening the 'Brighton Music Tunnel' at noon.
The 80ft pedestrian tunnel linking the Sea Life Centre to the beach-side of Marine Parade has been given an artistic makeover.
The tunnel has been given a colourful paint job and features a mural of famous musical faces associated with Brighton and Hove.
One time resident Sir Paul McCartney and local band The Levellers feature in the mural as well as Swedish pop band Abba, who won their Eurovision crown here in 1974 with an unforgettable performance of Waterloo.
Nick Cave, Dusty Springfield and James Morrison also feature.
The new tunnel is the brainchild of businessman and record producer David Courtney, who was also responsible for the Brighton Walk of Fame at the Marina.
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