James Gang touring for first time in 35 years
Reuters, Apr 3, 2006 11:37 pm PDTClassic rock outfit the James Gang,
best known for the riff-heavy single "Funk #49," will tour for
the first time in 35 years this summer.
Original members Joe Walsh, Jimmy Fox and Dale Peters are on board for the trek, which will kick off August 9 at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
The James Gang formed in Cleveland in 1966 and released three albums before Walsh departed in 1971, ultimately joining the Eagles. His slot was filled by various guitarists until the James Gang's 1976 split.
In recent years, the band has played a few one-off shows, including a 1996 election rally for U.S. president Bill Clinton.
Here are the James Gang's tour dates:
August 9: Morrison, Colo. (Red Rocks)
August 10: Sturgis, S.D. (Buffalo Chip Campground)
August 15: Clarkston, Mich. (DTE Energy Amphitheatre)
August 16: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Blossom Music Center)
August 18: Atlantic City, N.J. (Borgata)
August 19: New York (Beacon Theater)
August 22: Westbury, N.Y. (Westbury Music Fair)
August 24: Atlanta (Chastain Park)
August 26: Boca Raton, Fla. (Mizner Amphitheatre)
August 27: Tampa, Fla. (Ruth Eckerd Hall)
August 30: Dallas (Nokia Live)
September 6: Los Angeles (Gibson Amphitheatre)
September 8: Saratoga, Calif. (Mountain Winery)
September 9: San Diego (Concerts in the Park)
Reuters/Billboard
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