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Concerts: Glenn Hughes Announces Autumn UK Tour

Posted on Saturday, July 24 @ 22:31:22 UTC by nightowl

Iconic vocalist and bass guitarist, Glenn Hughes, known to millions of hard rock fans as the undisputed "Voice of Rock" will embark on a 15-date UK tour in September. Formerly the lead singer and bassist of Trapeze, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and the forthcoming rock supergroup Black Country Communion, Hughes' blistering near-on two hour live extravaganza will consist of an unforgettable career retrospective.

"I'm thrilled to embark on the most extensive UK solo tour of my career," says Hughes. "I've just made an album that I am extremely proud of with Black Country Communion, and until that band goes out on the road, I'm channeling all the power and energy from the BCC experience, into these dates. I'm a lean, mean rock machine."



[July 22's] announcement coincide[d] with the invitation for Hughes to sing with Heaven & Hell at London's High Voltage festival on Saturday July 24th, in a tribute to their front man, the late, great Ronnie James Dio. Lifelong friends, Ronnie often cited Glenn as his favourite male singer, so it is only fitting that the Voice of Rock will be singing in honour of the Voice of Metal.

Best known for his distinctive style that effortlessly blends the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk, Hughes has worked with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, the KLF, members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more recently with Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian for his new rock supergroup Black Country Communion.

A complete set list for the Hughes tour has not been determined as yet, but some songs have been decided upon, and they will really set the tongues wagging, feet stomping and bodies groovin'.

Hughes is known for his distinctive style that effortlessly blends the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. He?s worked with everyone from Black Sabbath?s Tony Iommi, the KLF, members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more recently with Jason Bonham and Joe Bonamassa for his new rock supergoup Black Country Communion.

He is hailed by millions as one of the last of the truly great British classic rock vocalists of all time. In keeping with the tradition of the classic British hard rock vibe that he has focused on with Black Country Communion, Glenn's new solo touring band has a harder, more direct rock approach than previous incarnations. The upcoming solo tour promises to be an exciting and powerful showcase for the Voice of Rock.

Thursday 23rd September -- Manchester Academy 3, Manchester, England, UK
Friday 24th September -- Holmfirth Picturedrome, Holmfirth, W Yorks., England, UK
Saturday 25th September -- O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Monday 27th September -- Gateshead Sage, Gateshead Quays, England, UK
Tuesday 28th September -- Wolverhampton Robin, Bilston, England, UK
Wednesday 29th September -- Nottingham Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, England, UK
Friday 1st October -- Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter, England, UK
Saturday 2nd October -- Falmouth Pavilion, Cornwall, England, UK
Sunday 3rd October -- Millennium Music Hall, Cardiff, England, UK
Tuesday 5th October -- London O2 Academy, Islington, London, England, UK
Wednesday 6th October -- Reading Sub 89, Reading, England, UK
Thursday 7th October -- Leamington Spa Assembly, Leamington Spa, England, UK
Saturday 9th October -- Belfast Spring & Airbrake, Belfast, IE
Tuesday 12th October -- The Fleece, Bristol, England, UK
Wednesday 13th October -- The Brook, Southampton, England, UK

[Source: Noble PR]

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