10cc

You don't get much more "classic" than this! 10cc may well be described as a tongue-in-cheek British art-pop band that found international success in the 1970s, but that's just part of the story. With 26 million albums sold, and perennial hits like "Donna," "I'm Not in Love," "Rubber Bullets," and "The Things We Do for Love," it soon becomes clear that 10cc are one of Britain's most original and innovative pop and rock bands. Ever. Noted for their studio polish, advanced musicianship, impeccable vocal performances, and clever lyrics that contributed to a style later dubbed "art pop," 10cc first became successful for their classic singles that often parodied classic rock styles or satirised modern life. The band's original incarnation-a quartet comprised of Mancunians Lol Crème, Kevin Godley, Eric Stewart, and Graham Gouldman-10cc earned critical respect and public acclaim for many of their singles which showcased the band members' talents as pop musicians, singers, and songwriters while incorporating studio techniques and instrumental virtuosity more commonly associated with the English progressive art-rock bands of the same era. The current line-up includes long time members Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn and Paul Burgess, joined by Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens. Bluesfest is extremely proud to present 10cc for the first time.

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