The name sounds bombastic - and indeed, COLOSSEUM are something like dinosaurs in the history of rock music! An amalgamation of incredibly virtuoso soloists, yet with a cohesive, compact sound and always very innovative musically in the various constellations.
The double album Colosseum Live can certainly still be described today as a jewel in the history of rock music. In 2025, the "Colossus" is on the move again to the delight of numerous fans. Under the motto Out Into The Fields, the originals Chris Farlowe, Clem Clempson & Mark Clarke present songs from their current studio album "Restoration" (Repertoire/Repuk 1430) alongside Colosseum classics such as "Lost Angeles" & "Valentyne Suite".
And, music lovers take note, also hot specialties from the new Colosseum longplayer coming in spring 25: XI.
Line-up: Chris Farlowe (lead vocals), Clem Clempson (guitars & vocals), Mark Clarke (bass & vocals), Malcolm Mortimore (drums), Nick Steed (keyboards), Kim Nishikawara (saxophones).
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