(Newton, NJ) -- Graham Parker & The Rumour return to the Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 20th at 8:00 pm. The Rumour formed in 1975 and although deemed too edgy for the traditional rock scene and too traditional for the emerging punk wave, they were critically acclaimed and are remembered for their incendiary live performances. After a 30 plus year hiatus, they reformed a couple of years ago when film producer (and Graham Parker & the Rumour fan) Judd Apatow got the band to play themselves in the 2012 movie This Is 40. They went on to record a new album, Three Chords Good and took to the road.
Now, fresh from the excitement around that release they return with Mystery Glue, again featuring the original line up of Graham, Bob Andrews, Brinsley Schwarz, Martin Belmont, Andrew Bodnar and Stephen Goulding. Mystery Glue is a real return to form for this seminal British songwriter and powerhouse band.
Often cited as a major influence on, amongst others, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Paul Weller and Bruce Springsteen, Parker’s song writing prowess and live intensity lead Springsteen to declare “It was ‘76, that was when Howlin’ Wind came out and, you know I was just getting’ my own ball rolling and suddenly I felt all of this heat. I felt all of the heat on my back when I put that record on because it was so good and it was one of those records that you’re gonna say ‘every single cut is spectacular. And his voice was so...it was one of those ‘cuts through the bullshit’ voices”.
By 1980, after 5 studio albums together and 2 live sets, the band split, with Graham pursuing a solo career that has seen him record some 25 albums in the years since. Whether onstage or in the studio the chemistry and energy between Graham and the Rumour remains riveting!
Tickets for Graham Parker & The Rumour range from $34.00 to $59.00 and may be purchased by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.
The historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, NJ, was founded in 1924. Revitalized and fully renovated, Sussex County’s premier entertainment venue reopened in 2011 as a 605 seat capacity live performing arts center. With it’s rich history and diverse programming The Newton Theatre is essential to the buoyancy of New Jersey’s Skylands region. More information about The Newton Theatre may be found by calling 973-383-3700 or by visiting its website at www.TheNewtonTheatre.com.
