A couple of years ago, the punk band X came to town to play its first four albums over the course of a four-night stand.

The shows were remarkable and demonstrated just how well the band’s music has held up — the group’s mix of rockabilly and punk remains unparalleled.

Now, the band has just announced it’ll embark on a 40th anniversary tour that includes a Sept. 26 stop at the Kent Stage.

The anniversary trek features all four original members (singer Exene Cervenka, singer-bassist John Doe, drummer D. J. Bonebrake and guitarist Billy Zoom).

“The secret to a long term career is to never make enough to retire,” says Zoom in a press release announcing the tour.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday at kentstage.org. Tickets will also be available by phone at 877-987-6487.

This article appears in Apr 5-11, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

One reply on “Punk Act X Brings its 40th Anniversary Tour to the Kent Stage in September”

  1. The albums “Los Angeles” (1980) and “Wild Gift” (1981) defined the West Coast punk scene. Sex and Dying in High Society, indeed.

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