ROCK MEETS CLASSIC Confirm Repeat Performance By MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND's Chris Thompson For 2013 European Tour
August 12, 2012, 12 years ago
Organizers for the 2013 edition of the annual ROCK MEETS CLASSIC tour through Europe have issued the following announcement:
"He is back! Following the fans' request, class act Chris Thompson (MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND) is confirmed for ROCK MEETS CLASSIC 2013. Chris will open the show with a new setlist. This is just a bootleg clip, but you can feel the sensational vibe in the audience during Chris set. The entire RMC band and crew is looking forward to rock with you again Chris - welcome!"Rock Meets Classic recently confirmed former JOURNEY frontman Steve Augeri for the February/March run as well. Augeri will perform a Best Of Journey set. More artists will be confirmed in the coming months.
Now into its fourth year, Rock Meets Classic showcases classic rock artists of the '70s and '80s performing their hits backed by a full-on rock band and an orchestra. Artists that have taken part in previous tours include Chris Thompson, Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE), Dan McCafferty (NAZARETH), Steve Lukather (TOTO), Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER), Chris Thompson, Jimi Jamison (SURVIVOR) and Robin Beck.
The Mat Sinner Band features PRIMAL FEAR members Mat Sinner (bass), Alex Beyrodt (guitars) and Ralf Scheepers (backing vocals), TRILLIUM / AVANTASIA's Amanda Somerville (backing vocals), Avantasia's Oliver Hartmann (guitars), Jimmy Kresic (keyboards), Tiffany Kirkland (backing vocals), Verena Schock (backing vocals), and Martin Schmidt (drums).
