Lindisfarne return to The Exchange — and the North Shields story behind the band

North East favourites Lindisfarne returned to North Shields last weekend, bringing their story full circle. From local blues outfits to chart success, founder Rod Clements began his journey in the town that shaped the band’s sound. With classics like Meet Me on the Corner and enduring anthem Fog on the Tyne, their music still resonates today — even inspiring artists such as Sam Fender. Decades on, the roots remain unmistakably North Shields.