GLENN
HUGHES,
nicknamed the ‘Voice of Rock’, has today unveiled an official photo of his new
band that he has put together for his European and UK 2015 Solo tour. Glenn is
pictured alongside drummer Pontus Engborg (far left) and ex-Whitesnake
guitarist Doug Aldrich (far right). The photo is taken by Gene
Kirkland.
The
band’s UK leg of the European tour stars on October 17th at the
Southampton Engine Rooms and ends at London’s Electric Ballroom on
November 1st. Special guest on the tour is Jared
James Nichols who recently released his critically acclaimed debut album
Old Glory & The Wild Revival.
The
concerts will showcase highlights from Glenn's career including Trapeze,
Deep Purple, Black Country Communion, California Breed,
along with his solo material.
"I
felt it was time for me to start touring with my solo band,” says Glenn, who is
currently on tour in Brazil. “I called my drummer Pontus Engborg , and guitar
player Soren Andersen. Soren had made a contractual commitment to do an autumn
Tour in Scandinavia, so I had to find a replacement.
There
was only one man on my mind... Doug Aldrich.”
“I’ve
known Doug from his time with Ronnie Dio , and of course Whitesnake. Doug
played with me on a couple of Purple songs at a festival the night before Ronnie
passed away. We had great chemistry , and talked about playing together again,
when schedules permitted.
Continues
Hughes, “ Doug is a welcome addition to my Band, and is a dear friend , both
loving and nurturing , and is a rock phenomenon. I'm beyond grateful to return
to a Solo Band touring cycle, that will see me travel across many continents
these next 12 months.See you down the front."
Glenn
Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive
style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That
astonishing voice is Hughes' calling card. He's known as a singer's singer.
Stevie Wonder once called Hughes his favorite white singer. “I love my fans,
and interact with them online, or at venues on my travels,” says Hughes. “There
is no greater high than performing and to reach out to my
fans.”
GLENN
HUGHES – 2015 UK TOUR DATES
OCTOBER
Sat
17 Southampton, ENGLAND – Engine Rooms BUY
TICKETS
Mon
19 Norwich, ENGLAND – Waterfront BUY
TICKETS
Tue
20 Newcastle, ENGLAND - Tyne Theatre BUY
TICKETS
Thu
22 Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND – Limelight
BUY
TICKETS
Fri
23 Glasgow, SCOTLAND - The Garage BUY TICKETS
Sun
25 Holmfirth, ENGLAND – Picturedrome BUY
TICKETS
Mon
26 Bilston, ENGLAND - Robin 2 BUY
TICKETS
Wed
28 York, ENGLAND – Fibbers
BUY
TICKETS
Thu
29 Manchester, ENGLAND - Club Academy BUY TICKETS
NOVEMBER
Sun
01 London, ENGLAND – Electric Ballroom BUY
TICKETS
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