Following two massive sold-out tours in 2009 and 2014, Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Tim Rogers and Josh Pyke are set to reunite this year to celebrate one of the greatest albums of all time — The Beatles' White Album.
The legendary Australian frontmen will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LP by performing it in full this July in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney.
"I come from a three-piece band, that’s what I’ve done since high school, so it’s such a thrill to be on stage with so many people," Cheney said.
"The great thing about The White Album Concert is it’s a big, powerful rock show. Even though it’s at venues like the Opera House, it’s not tame. The band really belts it out. It’s incredible to be standing in front of that force."
Released on 22 November in 1968, the White Album, which spent 16 weeks at #1 on the Australian music charts, includes hits such as Helter Skelter, Blackbird and Back In The USSR.
"We’re aware there are people who cover The Beatles’ records and their legacy so dearly," Rogers adds.
"And we want to pay respect to that, but almost tickle it a little bit, or prick it a little bit, because we’re not a tribute act and we have no desire to do that. So we want to reinterpret it but not be disrespectful. But then also thinking that rock ’n’ roll is about being disrespectful."
General public tickets go on sale on 13 April; for a look at all of the dates, click on theGuide.
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