by def » Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:30 pm
Unofficial preview on the upcoming breaking news:
Frankie Sullivan just announced his retirement from playing lead guitar in the band SURVIVOR. After years of heavy touring and his strenous involvement in writing and recording countless new songs for the band the mastermind decided it is time to step back and switch positions with drummer Marc Droubay. Among musicians it is well known that Marc Droubay has some the fastest fingers in the business and a deep passion for quick runs, artistic tappings and soulful bendings on the fretboard. While restructuring the band Sullivan made another bold move and approached former bass guitar player Stephan Ellis to take over lead vocals, while singer extraordinaire Jimi Jamison will deliver rich background vocals in the future. Sir Elton John could be convinced to add his skills on the keyboard for the upcoming world tour.
Sullivan mentions that these decisions provide a fantastic fresh vibe to the ambitions of all the involved artists. 'We are rising up and we will be back on the streets very soon and playing a city near you...". The first release of the restructured enterprise will be a selection of bluegrass recordings of their biggest hits. Sullivan explains how he got inspired to realize this - by many fans secretly awaited - courageous project: "You know, I love 'Pickin' on Def Leppard: A Bluegrass Tribute'. It is such an underrated masterpiece and I have always been known for challenging myself to the artistical limit. You can trust my gut feelings and they told me - after having had a fat burrito - that the fans needed and deserved this. Man, in the end it's all about the music and the vibes..."
Furthermore SURVIVOR Music Inc. is pleased to announce the following dates:
First Leg - "Rock on Rock"-Tour
June 12 2013 Mount Everest Base Camp, Nepal; Support Act: MOUNTAIN feat. Leslie West
June 13 2013 Mount Everest South Col, Nepal (unplugged show); Support Act: The Chanting Sherpas
June 20 2013 Mount Rushmore, Center Stage in Theo Roosevelt's left nostril, Support Act: The President's Of The U.S.A.
June 21 2013 Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills; Support Act: Kill Devil Hill feat. Vinnie Appice
Second Leg - "In The Clubs - In Your Face"-Tour
July 1 2013 Uncle Tom's Cabin, LA; Support Act: Warrant
July 4 2013 Temple Bar, NYC; guest: John Waite
July 7 2013 Cabo Wabo Cantina, Mexiko; Support Act: Van Halen feat. David Lee Roth
July 8 2013 Aces & Ale, Las Vegas; Support Act: Kerri Kelli
Third Leg "Grab A Bite-Tour"
June 22 2013 National Capital Barbecue Battle, Washington, DC
September 27 2013 Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival; Support Acts: HOT TUNA, FISH
October 26 2013 Barbecue Festival, Lexington, NC
October 27 2013 Mc Donald's (Drive In), Arlington, VA; Support Acts: Ronald Mc Donald and Meat Loaf
October 28 2013 Parking lot of the local Kentucky Fried Chicken, Alexandria, VA; Support Acts: CHICKEN SHACK, CHICKENFOOT, THE EAGLES, Paul McCartney's WINGS,
More dates soon to be added!
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def on Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:55 pm, edited 3 times in total.