GLENN HUGHES RESCHEDULES SOLO HEADLINING TOUR OF THE U.S. DUE TO DELAYS RECOVERING FROM
DOUBLE KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERIES
NEW TOUR SCHEDULED TO KICK OFF AUGUST 9TH IN ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND
GLENN HUGHES SET TO ATTEND THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR HIS WORK
WITH DEEP PURPLE ON APRIL 8TH
Rock and roll legend Glenn Hughes is rescheduling his recently announced US headline tour. The tour that was originally set to begin on March 2nd in San Jose, CA is now set to begin on August 9th in Annapolis, MD. The 64-year old icon recently underwent dual knee replacement last month and delays in the recovery from those operations are the reason for the reschedule of the tour.
“I am sorry to say that some recent setbacks in my recovery from knee operations are the reason that I can’t get out to see everyone as soon as I had hoped,” states Hughes. “I want to make sure I give my fans the best live experience possible and promise it will be worth the wait. I can’t wait to see everyone at the shows.”
The “Voice of Rock” will be performing a collection of music from his extensive career, including selections from Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, and Black Country Communion as well as his solo material. Backing Hughes on this incredible tour will be guitarist Søren Andersen and drummer Pontus Engborg. The tour will be making stops in cities such as New York, NY; Detroit, MI; and two shows in Chicago, IL before wrapping up at the legendary Whisky in Los Angeles, CA on September 3rd. More tour dates to be announced in the future. British blues songstress, Joanne Shaw Taylor, has been tapped to open the shows. Tickets are currently available and links to the rescheduled dates can be found on www.glennhughes.com. All tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates and fans can reach out to their local promoters and venues with questions about the new dates. For questions regarding VIP Upgrade packages, please contact On The List Presents at vip@otlpresents.com.
AUGUST 2016
9th – Ram’s Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD, USA SOLD OUT
10th – BB King’s – New York City, NY, USA
12th – The Blue Ocean – Salisbury Beach, MA, USA
13th – Bull Run – Shirley, MA, USA SOLD OUT
15th – Ironworks – Buffalo, NY, USA
16th – Lost Horizon – Syracuse, NY, USA
18th – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA, USA SOLD OUT
19th – The Upper Room – Albany, NY, USA
21st – Token Lounge – Detroit, MI, USA
22nd – Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI, USA
24th – Appalshop Theatre – Whitesburg, KY, USA SOLD OUT
25th – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL, USA
27th – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL, USA
30th – The Ritz – San Jose, CA, USA
31st – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA, USA
SEPTEMBER 2016
2nd – Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV, USA
3rd – The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA, USA
Glenn Hughes will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the mark III line up of Deep Purple on April 8th. He spent key years of his career as the beloved bassist and vocalist of the group, recording on the classic albums: Burn, Stormbringer, and Come Taste The Band. Hughes and other members of Deep Purple will be in attendance to receive the honor. This will mark the first time in 30 years that all the members have been in the same room together, some have never even met. Other inductees include Cheap Trick, Chicago, N.W.A, and Steve Miller. The ceremony will take place at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, NY and will be recorded and broadcast via HBO at a later date.
Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter 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. Stevie Wonder once called Hughes his favorite white singer. The first important band Hughes was a member of that achieved notable success was Trapeze. In 1973, Hughes joined Deep Purple. The trailblazing hard-rock legends had just weathered the departure of vocalist Ian Gillan and bass guitarist Roger Glover, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice continued with the addition of Hughes and David Coverdale. Since 1992, Hughes has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America in support of solo albums, but more recently has been involved with award winning supergroups’, Black Country Communion with guitar star Joe Bonamassa, keyboard player Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham and California Breed, who also featured both Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham.
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
http://www.glennhughes.com
https://www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
https://twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: info@pgmgmt.com
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
http://www.joanneshawtaylor.com
https://www.facebook.com/joanneshawtaylor
https://twitter.com/joshawtaylor
Interview requests: Barney Vernon / barney@thegigcartel.com
For more information on Glenn Hughes, please contact:
Kevin Chiaramonte / PFA Media / (212) 334-6116 / kevinc@pfamedia.net
Alicia Brown / PFA Media / (212) 334-6116 / abrown@pfamedia.net
A Limited Number of VIP Upgrade Packages are now available for the Glenn Hughes Solo Tour in August/September 2016 across the USA.
Fans must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package and also agree to all disclaimers stating it is understood that a valid concert ticket has been purchased prior to buying a VIP Upgrade Package. On the night of the show, the VIP Upgrade Package receipt, a valid concert ticket & a photo ID are to be presented at the VIP check-in, in order to be permitted access to any of the VIP elements.
Packages are On-Sale now via www.glennhughes.com/VIP
MEET & GREET VIP UPGRADE PACKAGE
– Must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package
• Meet & Greet photo opp with Glenn Hughes
• Visit to pre-show sound check
• Priority VIP check-In
• Crowd free merchandise shopping
• One autographed Glenn Hughes 8×10 photo
• One Glenn Hughes T-shirt from the merchandise stand
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP laminate
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP ticket
• On-Site VIP Staff
Details at www.glennhughes.com/VIP
GLENN HUGHES is pleased to announce his first ever live show in Singapore on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at TAB, which will also round out his 2015 Solo Tour.
Joining Hughes for his debut Singapore show, will be DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) as guitar player and powerhouse Swedish drummer and longtime solo band member, PONTUS ENGBORG, rounding out the Trio.
The set will showcase highlights from Glenn’s colorful career: Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Country Communion, California Breed along with his Solo material.
Earlybird Tickets S$118 will be available on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 from ticketing website: Gig-Merch.com
Standard Priced Tickets S$128 will go on sale Sunday, November 1st, 2015 from ticketing website: Sistic.com.sg
Tickets sold at the Door on show day will be S$138.
Commenting on his live debut in Singapore, Hughes says:
“I’m super excited to announce I shall be playing a show in Singapore on December 11th, 2015. My band; Doug Aldrich, Pontus Engborg and myself are looking forward to bringing the ROCK to YOU! See YOU down the front!!”
A Limited Number of VIP Upgrade Packages will also be available for the Glenn Hughes debut live performance in Singapore.
Fans must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package and also agree to all disclaimers stating it is understood that a valid concert ticket has been purchased prior to buying a VIP Upgrade Package. On the night of the show, the VIP Upgrade Package receipt, a valid concert ticket & a photo ID are to be presented at the VIP check-in, in order to be permitted access to any of the VIP elements.
Packages will be On-Sale from Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 9:00PM SGT via www.glennhughes.com/VIP
MEET & GREET VIP UPGRADE PACKAGE
– Must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package
• Meet & Greet photo opp with Glenn Hughes
• Visit to pre-show sound check
• Priority VIP check-In
• Crowd free merchandise shopping
• One autographed Glenn Hughes 8×10 photo
• One Glenn Hughes T-shirt from the merchandise stand
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP laminate
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP ticket
• On-Site VIP Staff
Details at www.glennhughes.com/VIP
Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter 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.
Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, the Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.
The first important band Hughes was a member of that achieved notable success was Trapeze. The band’s early ’70s albums included Medusa, Trapeze and You Are The Music… We’re Just The Band.
In 1973, Hughes joined Deep Purple. The trailblazing hard-rock legends had just weathered the departure of vocalist Ian Gillan and bass guitarist Roger Glover, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice continued with the addition of Hughes and David Coverdale.
Since 1992, Hughes has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America in support of solo albums, but more recently has been involved with award winning supergroups’, Black Country Communion with guitar star Joe Bonamassa, keyboard player Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham and California Breed, who also featured both Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham.
In between his hectic schedule, Hughes also found time to publish a book, “Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography – From Deep Purple To Black Country Communion“, the Number 1 best seller is available in both hard and soft cover editions from all good retailers.
So make no mistake. The Voice of Rock never left the building.
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
http://www.glennhughes.com
https://www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
https://twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
http://www.dougaldrich.com
https://www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
https://twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com
With recent sold out live shows in South America and Europe, GLENN HUGHES, the legendary ‘Voice of Rock’, is extending his Solo Tour throughout 2016 beginning with new Spring-time shows in the USA.
Joining Hughes for his USA shows, will be DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) as guitar player and powerhouse Swedish drummer and longtime solo band member, PONTUS ENGBORG, rounding out the Trio.
The set will showcase highlights from Glenn’s colorful career: Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, Black Country Communion along with his Solo material.
TOUR DATES – MARCH 2016
Wed 2 San Jose, CA, USA – Rockbar
Fri 4 Los Angeles, CA, USA – The Whisky
Sat 5 Las Vegas, NV, USA – Count’s V’amp’d
Tue 8 Annapolis, MD, USA – Ram’s Head On Stage
Wed 9 New York City, NY, USA – BB King’s
Fri 11 Shirley, MA, USA – Bull Run
Sat 12 Portland, ME, USA – Asylum
Mon 14 Buffalo, NY, USA – Ironworks
Tue 15 Syracuse, NY, USA – Lost Horizon
Thu 17 Sellersville, PA, USA – Sellersville Theater
Fri 18 Jeanette, PA, USA – Gator’s
Sun 20 Detroit, MI, USA – Token Lounge
Mon 21 Battle Creek, MI, USA – Music Factory
Wed 23 Whitesburg, KY, USA – Appalshop Theater
Thu 24 Chicago, IL, USA – Reggie’s
Sat 26 Savage, MN, USA – Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill
Support for the tour are Joanne Shaw Taylor, the queen of British blues, whose latest critically acclaimed album, The Dirty Truth, has received many accolades from press and fans alike, plus Jared James Nichols who recently released his second EP, Highwayman.
On the announcement of his new shows in the USA, Hughes comments:
“I am thrilled to announce that I will be on tour in the USA. My first leg will start on March 2 thru March 26.
On the agenda for the whole of 2016 is all about live shows, I have not done an extensive tour in quite some time and I feel now is the appropriate time, as my fan base is growing.
We have completed a sold out South American tour, and now playing across Europe.
Happy to announce that Doug Aldrich, Ex Whitesnake and Dio guitarist will be by my side. On drums will be my drummer of 8 years, Pontus Engborg, a powerhouse.
This is a Rock Show, my Power Trio, my career started in a trio, that band was Trapeze, who had success in the USA prior to my joining Deep Purple.
Here we go… see you down the front”.
Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter 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.
Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, the Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.
The first important band Hughes was a member of that achieved notable success was Trapeze. The band’s early ’70s albums included Medusa, Trapeze and You Are The Music… We’re Just The Band.
In 1973, Hughes joined Deep Purple. The trailblazing hard-rock legends had just weathered the departure of vocalist Ian Gillan and bass guitarist Roger Glover, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice continued with the addition of Hughes and David Coverdale.
Since 1992, Hughes has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America in support of solo albums, but more recently has been involved with award winning supergroups’, Black Country Communion with guitar star Joe Bonamassa, keyboard player Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham and California Breed, who also featured both Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham.
In between his hectic schedule, Hughes also found time to publish a book, “Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography – From Deep Purple To Black Country Communion“, the Number 1 best seller is available in both hard and soft cover editions from all good retailers.
So make no mistake. The Voice of Rock never left the building.
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
http://www.glennhughes.com
https://www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
https://twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
http://www.dougaldrich.com
https://www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
https://twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
http://www.joanneshawtaylor.com
https://www.facebook.com/joanneshawtaylor
https://twitter.com/joshawtaylor
Interview requests: Barney Vernon / barney@thegigcartel.com
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols
Interview requests: Phil Jaurigui / phil@swinghouse.com
If you want a GLENN HUGHES shirt before going to any of the upcoming shows in EUROPE and UK or perhaps you won’t have a chance to pick one up at the show, you can now get one right here at the website!
If Glenn’s not currently playing in your town or country, this is the perfect collectible or gift from the 2015 tour of EUROPE & UK. Hurry while supplies last!!
GLENN HUGHES is pleased to announce his return to Japan. Joining Hughes for the shows in Tokyo, will be DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) on guitar and powerhouse Swedish drummer, PONTUS ENGBORG.
It will be Hughes’ first Solo live performances in the region for over 15 years.
DECEMBER
8th – Shimokitazawa Garden – Tokyo, Japan
9th – Shimokitazawa Garden – Tokyo, Japan
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
www.glennhughes.com
www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
www.dougaldrich.com
www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com
A Limited Number of VIP Upgrade Packages will be available for select dates of the upcoming Glenn Hughes 2015 Solo Tour of South America, Europe & UK.
Fans must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package and also agree to all disclaimers stating it is understood that a valid concert ticket has been purchased prior to buying a VIP Upgrade Package. On the night of the show, the VIP Upgrade Package receipt, a valid concert ticket & a photo ID are to be presented at the VIP check-in, in order to be permitted access to any of the VIP elements.
Packages On-Sale from Wednesday, July 8th, 2105, at 9:00AM PDT / 5:00PM BST / 6:00PM CET via www.glennhughes.com/VIP
MEET & GREET VIP UPGRADE PACKAGE
– Must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade Package
• Meet & Greet photo opp with Glenn Hughes
• Visit to pre-show sound check
• Priority VIP check-In
• Crowd free merchandise shopping
• One autographed Glenn Hughes 8×10 photo
• One Glenn Hughes T-shirt from the merchandise stand
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP laminate
• One commemorative Glenn Hughes VIP ticket
• On-Site VIP Staff
Details at www.glennhughes.com/VIP
With recent announcements of live shows in South America and Europe in August, September and October, GLENN HUGHES, the legendary ‘Voice of Rock’, is extending his 2015 Solo Tour with new shows in the UK, spanning mid October into November.
Joining Hughes for his UK shows, will be DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) as guitar player and powerhouse Swedish drummer and longtime solo band member, PONTUS ENGBORG, rounding out the Trio.
The set will showcase highlights from Glenn’s colourful career: Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Country Communion, California Breed along with his Solo material.
Tickets go on sale in the UK from 10:00AM GMT Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 from the venues listed below:
TOUR DATES
OCTOBER
Sat 17 Southampton, ENGLAND – Engine Rooms
Mon 19 Norwich, ENGLAND – Waterfront
Tue 20 Newcastle, ENGLAND – Tyne Theatre
Thu 22 Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND – Limelight
Fri 23 Glasgow, SCOTLAND – The Garage
Sun 25 Holmfirth, ENGLAND – Picturedrome
Mon 26 Bilston, ENGLAND – Robin 2
Wed 28 York, ENGLAND – Fibbers
Thu 29 Manchester, ENGLAND – Club Academy
NOVEMBER
Sun 01 London, ENGLAND – Electric Ballroom
Commenting on the UK dates, Hughes says:
It’s always a great pleasure for me to play in the UK. I have lived in Los Angeles most of my life, but my career started back in the UK.
I love my fans, and personally interact with them online, or at venues on my travels. There is no greater high than performing and to reach out to my fanbase.
Joining my Band on Tour, will be Doug Aldrich, former Whitesnake and Dio Guitar player. Ronnie introduced me to Doug years ago, and I felt it was time to ask Doug to Rock with me.
It’s gonna be E P I C…
Support for the tour is Jared James Nichols who recently released his debut EP Old Glory & The Wild Revival.
Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter 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 favourite white singer.
Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, the Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.
The first important band Hughes was a member of that achieved notable success was Trapeze. The band’s early ’70s albums included Medusa, Trapeze and You Are The Music… We’re Just The Band.
In 1973, Hughes joined Deep Purple. The trailblazing hard-rock legends had just weathered the departure of vocalist Ian Gillan and bass guitarist Roger Glover, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice continued with the addition of Hughes and David Coverdale.
Since 1992, Hughes has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America in support of solo albums, but more recently has been involved with award winning supergroups’, Black Country Communion with guitar star Joe Bonamassa, keyboard player Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham and just last year, California Breed, who also featured both Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham along with newcomer guitarist Andrew Watt.
In between his hectic schedule, Hughes also found time to publish a book, “Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography – From Deep Purple To Black Country Communion“, the Number 1 best seller is available in both hard and soft cover editions from all good retailers.
So make no mistake. The Voice of Rock never left the building.
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
www.glennhughes.com
www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
www.dougaldrich.com
www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols
Interview requests: Phil Jaurigui / phil@swinghouse.com
GLENN HUGHES is pleased to announce more dates for his 2015 Solo Tour, with new shows in South America. Joining Hughes, will be DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) on guitar and powerhouse Swedish drummer, PONTUS ENGBORG.
Hughes returns to South America for his first Solo live performances in the region for almost 10 years. The South American shows will encompass 5 countries and 10 cities, with more dates and more countries to be announced very soon, all taking place in AUGUST.
SOUTH AMERICA TOUR DATES
AUGUST
13th – Centrica – Lima, Peru
15th – Bar da Montanha – Limeira, Brazil
16th – Carioca Club – Sao Paulo, Brazil
18th – Opiniao – Porto Alegre, Brazil
19th – Music Hall – Curitiba, Brazil
21st – Music Hall – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
22nd – Teatro Odisseia – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
24th – Teatro Nescafe de las Artes – Santiago, Chile
25th – Groove – Buenos Aires, Argentina
27th – Montevideo Music Box – Montevideo, Uruguay
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
www.glennhughes.com
www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
www.dougaldrich.com
www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com
Following on from his recent announcement of a 2015 Solo Tour in Europe, GLENN HUGHES is excited to announce that DOUG ALDRICH (Revolution Saints & formerly Whitesnake, Dio) will join his Solo band as guitar player. Alongside Aldrich will be powerhouse Swedish drummer, PONTUS ENGBORG, with Hughes on bass & vocals, completing the Trio.
Commenting on the addition of DOUG ALDRICH to his Solo band, Hughes says:
My friendship with Doug started when he was playing with my dear friend, Ronnie Dio. Ronnie would always introduce me to his bandmates who were always family.
So, on a fateful night in May 2010, I was playing at a festival in Bologna, Italy. I asked Doug if he would like to join me to play a couple of Deep Purple songs. We went into my dressing room and went over the arrangements of the songs, and we were good to go. I introduced Doug to the stage, and we performed for the audience. It felt natural & full of energy. Doug is a world class guitar player and bona fide Rock Star.
I was impressed with Doug’s demeanor, both on and off the stage, hard-working, kind and loving, all the qualities that one needs to fulfill a fruitful life.
Our friendship continued as Doug joined Whitesnake, and I was happy knowing that my brother David Coverdale, would nurture Doug’s talent, and give him the love to share with ROCK fans globally.
Hughes continues:
On the fifth anniversary of Ronnie’s passing, I connected with Doug again, and we chose to talk and remember how much we loved and missed him. We both asked what we were doing musically, and then out of the blue I asked him if he would like to come and play with me and do some Shows.
The answer was… I’m in!
We are both very excited to bring the love to ROCK fans, and carry the message that ROCK is alive. For me, it’s time to get back onstage, it’s where I belong… see you soon!
Excited at joining Hughes’ Solo band for the 2015 Tour, guitarist DOUG ALDRICH added:
Glenn and I have been friends for years. I met him through the Dio camp as we were both very close to Ronnie.
We had played live together several times, first in Bologna, Italy for the Ultimate Guitar Festival, and most recently at the Jim Marshall 50 Year Memorial Concert at Wembley Arena in London.
I’ve had a huge respect for what he has accomplished, but to play with him was astonishingly cool.
So cut to a few days ago.
I was remembering Ronnie James Dio on the anniversary of his passing and posted on my Facebook Page about that night 5 years earlier in Bologna. I remember Glenn dedicating “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll“, to Ronnie. It was right out of the blue and little did we know RJD would pass the next day.
Glenn and I were both pallbearers at the funeral.
Glenn heard about the Facebook post and gave me a call, also asking if I was up for a little jamming… I said YES for sure I was!!
We both agreed, it was long overdue to do a run of dates together.
Glenn had dates and I signed on!
I’m very excited about it all. If you hear of Glenn in town… GO see him cause I’ll be there too!!
Swedish drummer PONTUS ENGBORG has been in the Glenn Hughes band since 2010.
In 2010 Engborg was asked to join the Glenn Hughes band. On July 17th 2010 Engborg and Hughes met in Serbia. Without no rehearsal Pontus was able to perform with Glenn Hughes and his GH band for 21,000 people. Engborg has been a part of the Glenn Hughes band ever since.
When Pontus isn’t touring the world with Glenn Hughes, he frequently tours/works with artists such as:
Bill Champlin (Formally of the band Chicago)
Eric Martin (Mr Big)
Joe Lynn Turner (ex Deep Purple/Rainbow)
Graham Bonnet (ex Rainbow)
Steve Augeri (ex Journey)
Marco Mendoza (ex Whitesnake)
Bobby Kimball (ex Toto)
Robin Beck
Engborg has also toured with the late Fergie Fredriksen (ex Toto) and Jimi Jamison (Survivor) and many more.
Pontus Engborg is endorsed by Paiste Cymbals, Evans Drumheads and Promark Drumsticks.
Engborg on touring again with GLENN HUGHES adds:
TOUR DATES
SEPTEMBER
15th – Legend Club – Milan, Italy
16th – Rockhouse – Salzburg, Austria
18th – Riffelhof – Burgrieden, Germany
19th – Szene Wein – Vienna, Austria
21st – Backstage Halle – Munich, Germany
22nd – Alte Seilerei – Mannheim, Germany
25th – Boerderij – Zoetermeer, Netherlands
26th – Bosuil – Weert, Netherlands
28th – Zeche – Bochum, Germany
30th – Nordmarkhalle – Rendsburg, Germany
OCTOBER
1st – Knust – Hamburg, Germany
3rd – Spirit Of ’66 – Verviers, Belgium
4th – Rockfabrik – Ludwigsburg, Germany
6th – Kofmehl – Solothurn, Switzerland
7th – Schuur – Lucerne, Switzerland
9th – Santana 27 – Bilbao, Spain
10th – Arena – Madrid, Spain
11th – Calella Rock Festival – Calella, Spain
13th – Divian Du Monde – Paris, France
14th – LA Puce A L’Oreille – Riom, France
16th – La Poudriere – Leffrinckoucke, France
For music and media, visit:
GLENN HUGHES
www.glennhughes.com
www.facebook.com/glennhughesonline
twitter.com/glenn_hughes
Interview requests: Deb Hunter / Deb@pgmgmt.com
DOUG ALDRICH
www.dougaldrich.com
www.facebook.com/DougAldrich.official
twitter.com/douglas_aldrich
Interview requests: media@dougaldrich.com