The Tubes

Expect theatrics, humour and some great music – and of course Quay Lewd’s 12-inch donger

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Formed in San Francisco in 1972 by two separate groups of musicians originally from Arizona, The Tubes set out to deliver colourful hard rock fuelled by a punky mind-set, a glam image and a zany, razor-sharp sense of humour, with theatrical live shows featuring props, stunts and choreography. Co-founding lead singer Fee Waybill sets the scene for a six-date arena package tour with headliners the Hollywood Vampires and the South African alt.rockers Seether.

Let us begin by expressing our condolences over the loss of co-founding bass player Rick Anderson last December, which came just eight months after the band’s former backing vocalist Re Styles passed away.

Thanks. Rick and Re both had profound effects upon the band’s early years, and over the many years Rick continued to refine his bass playing and imbue the band with a quiet yet solid influence.

How did those two losses affect the will to continue pushing The Tubes forward? Was stopping even considered?