Wolverhampton debut for Black Country Communion
Monday 27th September 2010, 11:11AM BST.
Black Country Communion, the Black Country’s own rock supergroup, is hoping to stage its first full concert in Wolverhampton this Christmas, writes Ian Harvey.
The one-off show would be only the second time the band has played in the UK after a special London radio showcase last week and their only UK concert until a full tour next year.
Although the venue and date have not yet been officially confirmed, tickets are likely to sell out in record time.
The band consists of Cannock-born Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze) and Dudley-born Jason Bonham (son of Led Zeppelin drummer John), along with American guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa and former Dream Theater keyboard player Derek Sherinian.
Speaking exclusively to the Express & Star as the band’s debut album broke into the official UK album charts at number 13 and at number 1 in the UK rock chart, Hughes, a fanatical Wolves fan, said: “With the response to the album sales, Black Country Communion hope to head to the Black Country for a very special show.
“We feel it’s absolutely appropriate to play our first full show on the planet in mine and Jason’s heartland. This is where it all started for us, and Joe is a massive fan of the music created in this wonderland.
“Wolverhampton is one of my favourite stomping grounds from many Trapeze and Deep Purple shows. We are all super pumped to bring our music to our fans live.”
Hughes added: “I asked the guys if they wanted to bring the love back home to the many Black Country rock fans, as this is their band.”
Quoting a line from the band’s song Black Country, Hughes added: “I am a messenger, this is my prophecy, I’m goin’ back to the Black Country!”
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