After having to postpone their SA tour a few times in the past 30 months due to Covid 19, it was worth the wait for many South Africans when they finally had the chance of llstening to the ever popular Smokie performing at Carnival City in Johannesburg, last night, Saturday 17 Deecember. What a performance and audience it was! Absolutely pectacular!
SMOKIE’s tour to South Africa is presented with the kind assistance of Computicket, RSG, Van Loveren Wines, Ambassador Execudrive, Hollywood Costumes, Crown National, LTickets, Frans Kook, Britz Couriers and Removals, Lift Airlines, Lekker FM and Bok Radio. More information at www.smokie.co.za
“The original group was established in 1966, when Smokie still called themselves Smokey and the debut album “Pass It Around” was released. To be rock ‘n’ roll survivors is an achievement. To be Europe’s top live band, forty-three years after its inception is truly fantastic; but to still be enthusiastic, fresh, totally committed and in love with the music is a positive miracle,” reported Artslink.co.za
“Perhaps one can compare Smokie to Brazil’s national football team, in the sense that Brazil, despite the changes to the team, still plays the best football in the world. Similarly, Smokie has undergone a series of changes over the years without losing the essence of the band, and the youngest group seems to be the strongest ever: Pete Lincoln (lead singer, guitar), Luke Bullard (backing vocals, bass guitar), Mick McConnell (backing vocals, lead guitarist), Martin Bullard (keyboards) and Steve Pinnell (drums and percussion).”
“Smokie is not a lone star. We are a group. Smokie is a sound, and is not dependent on one person as is often the case in pop music. Our strength lies in teamwork, and I say without hesitation that our current team is our best ever. Smokie has simply never been as good as it is now “, says lead singer, Pete Lincoln.
Smokie’s last tour performance is today, Monday 18 December at the Big Top Arena at Carnival City. Tickets are sold through Computicket.
Complliments also to the very talented group West, for their performance prior to the Smokie show. Absolutely great performances by this SA group.
