Chris Difford brings his Acoustic Book Tour to The Railway Inn, Winchester tomorrow.

As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted. Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork.

“Sometimes you have to go to the edge of the world in order to come back again,” says Chris as he reflects on the rollercoaster ride his eventful life in the music business has provided.

Unlike many of his generation who’s desire to make new music may have long since ebbed, it seems the lure of taking fresh material on the road has not lost its fascination.

As the 63 year-old explains there may now be a few more practical considerations to approaching a new tour compared to back in the 70s, yet it’s no less rewarding.

“The roads are not as good as they once were, and the time it takes to get from A to B is ridiculous sometimes,” he explains.

“But I love being on the road, thought it wasn’t always the case. Today, I have a story to tell, and like a troubadour, I’m out on my horse most nights.

“I’m really looking forward to the tour, which is going to be fantastic with readings from my book and playing along with Boo Hewerdine, who is a great guy. It’s just going to be a different kind of experience,” he adds, explaining it’s enjoyable to be able to see the whites of people’s eyes, compared to some of the band’s larger shows.

“My wife supports me and so do my children – a day for me is leaning on a wall and looking at the sky thinking and dreaming of the future, and how to pay for the next brick in the wall. I love what I do and I love the people in my life who flow like salmon up stream with me.”