They say every musician has been influenced by The Beatles in one way or another. So while it seems like a strange match on paper, it may not be so surprising to hear that Chris Cheney, Tim Rogers, Phil Jamieson, and Josh Pyke will team up to perform The White Album later this year.
The shows will take place in August to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic album.
“I always loved the sound of The Beatles when they let loose and sounded tough, and to me The White Album has a perfect balance of rock’n’roll abandonment with the incredible songwriting skills they’re so revered for,” The Living End frontman said in a statement.
“The Beatles were the first band that made any kind of impact on me as a kid, curled up in the front room with my parents’ record collection. The harmonies, the deceptively simple songs, and the amazingly creative production are all elements that I still draw upon in my music today,” added Josh Pyke.
The singers will be backed up by a 17-piece band for the event. These shows are sure to be something special. You can get your tickets from May 22 at the usual outlets for the following dates:
4 August 2009 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
6 August 2009 – QPAC, Brisbane
7 & 8 August 2009 – Opera House, Sydney
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