His song-writing skills, alongside Squeeze partner Chris Difford, have been likened to Lennon and McCartney.

But despite such a big slap on the back, Glenn Tilbrook is still keeping it real after 40-plus years in the music business.

On October 21, he brings his one-man show to the Medina Theatre, Newport, as part of a tour which shows he has not forgotten those less fortunate in society.

The gigs will be supporting the Trussell Trust, the organisation behind Foodbank, in several ways.

Glenn told me he was inspired to back Foodbank because of a programme he saw about people falling into food poverty.

"It could be any one of us who has a relationship break down or loses a job and has to wait six weeks to get benefits sorted.

"It is absolutely cruel that people are in this situation and I find myself in disbelief that it still happens in 2018."

The proceeds from Glenn's new four-track EP, plus merchandise and a collection at the gig will all support the cause and gig goers are being asked to take along non-perishable food to donate to Foodbank.

Anyone wanting to support this cause and enjoy a great night of music can be assured of a varied set.

"I don't go in for set lists, which is something you can do when you are on your own. I will be dipping out of my musical life with Squeeze and as a solo artist."

Glenn's 40 years on the road started when he met fellow Squeeze original Jools Holland in 1972 and Difford in 73.

"We used to play East End pubs and it was great to get a good reaction to our music."

Then came Squeeze and hits Such as Cool for Cats, Up the Junction, Labelled with Love and Tempted, which made them one of Britain's favourite bands of the late 70s and early 80s.

Squeeze have since produced 14 albums and Glenn says they are probably drawing bigger crowds now than ever before at festivals and outdoor gigs.

But he hasn't lost his desire to find new music and said his 15-year-old son Leon had recently got him into an English artist called Rex Orange County.

So, if you want to support a good cause and hear one of the great English pop voices, get your tickets for the gig at Medina theatre....and don't forget to bring along your bags of pasta.