The name sounds bombastic, and in fact COLOSSEUM are something like dinosaurs in the history of rock music: an association of tremendously virtuoso soloists, yet with a cohesive, compact sound and in the various constellations musically always very innovative. The double album "Colosseum Live" can certainly still be confidently called a jewel in the history of rock history. in 2022 the "Colossus" set off again to the delight of numerous fans. Under the motto "The Return Of The Legend", the originals Chris Farlowe, Clem Clempson & Mark Clarke present Colosseum classics like "Lost Angeles" & the "Valentyne Suite" as well as songs from their brand new studio album "Restoration" (Repertoire/Repuk 1430).
Line-Up: Chris Farlowe (lead vocals), Clem Clempson (guitars & vocals), Mark Clarke (bass & vocals), Malcolm Mortimore (drums), Nick Steed (keyboards), Kim Nishikawara (saxophones).