Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Todd Rundgren Performing "Wizard" in Akron
Posted by Michael Gallucci on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Todd Rundgren will perform his 1973 album, A Wizard, a True Star, in its entirety for the first time ever in Akron on September 6.
Even though Rundgren's previous album, Something/Anything?, is a better record, Wizard has its fans. It's a particularly crucial album in Rundgren's long career because it's one of his first truly experimental works (it also includes songs like "Rock & Roll Pussy" and "Just Another Onionhead," for what it's worth).
The concert could be totally cool (given the songs' way-out-there psychedelic vibe) ... or it could be a complete bust (given the songs' way-out-there psychedelic vibe).
Some of the tracks — like "Just One Victory" — have been included in Rundgren's live sets over the years, but this will be the first time he's ever performed the whole record, from start to finish and in order, onstage.
Rundgren and his band will also perform some of his other songs before playing A Wizard, a True Star.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on September 6 at the Akron Civic Theatre. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased here and here. —Michael Gallucci
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"complete bust"?...Are you that much of a Todd idiot? These are Rundgren fan's, not Indian's or Brown's fans...this is gonna' be AWESOME! Get ready Akron...here we come!
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Get ready Toddheads this will be the end all be all that we think it will be.You know Todd will come at this project full force. This is going to be a great journey !!! Can't wait !!!
2nd Todd Rundgren "A Wizard, A True Star" LIVE gig in Akron has been booked for the following Monday! Tickets go on sale June 29th at 11amET. More info at www.AWATSlive.com
