Talk About Rock Music

The US has a lot to look forward to this summer when it comes to rock bands touring and that includes those that never split up in the first place. From here in the UK, I can look on envious as Green Day start their world tour (although I will be seeing them in Manchester on October 31) and so do Pearl Jam (who I will see in August).

But there are also those 80s and 90s bands who will not be making it over to these shores in the near future. Blink 182 are one of those bands who are making a comeback this year along with another of my favourite bands, Weezer. No Doubt, who I last saw back in 2002 are touring again.

Other bands and artists touring again (that had either split up or on a hiatus) include; Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Poison, AC/DC, Nine Inch Nails, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, ZZ Top, Jane’s Addiction, Aerosmith, U2, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Dylan.

The worldwide economic downturn may have something to do with these reunions but I’m not complaining. These bands certainly mean business.

Blink 182 singer Tom DeLonge says the band is more focused than when they last toured in 2005 when he said recently:

“In the past we seemed to get bigger every time out, and we didn’t care. We’d cancel shows or show up without rehearsing. Now everyone is taking it very seriously.”

So, if you missed any of these bands the first time around then you can catch them again this summer. If you are lucky enough to live in the US, that is.