Kings X returns to Newton Theatre

NEWTON — Critically acclaimed rock band Kings X returns to The Newton Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
Kings X is a critically respected Texas band that boasts melodic harmonies, hard rock and blues riffs, and a dose of prog ambition. The trio — bassist/vocalist dUg Pinnick, guitarist/vocalist Ty Tabor, and drummer/vocalist Jerry Gaskill — joined forces in 1980 after Pinnick and Gaskill were touring with the Christian rock band Petra. They played the Missouri bar scene with their Top 40 cover band the Edge. By 1983, the band had changed its name to Sneak Preview and was now completely focusing on original compositions, resulting in an obscure and very hard to find self-titled debut album released around this time.
Sneak Preview were offered a recording contract in 1985 if they relocated to Houston, TX, which they did, but the deal failed to materialize. Undeterred, the trio continued on and perfected its sound and songwriting further, catching a break when ZZ Top video producer Sam Taylor took the group under his wing, helping it secure a recording contract with New York's Megaforce label in 1987. At this point they changed their name to Kings X and in 1988 they released their debut album, Out of the Silent Planet.
Other albums, like Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, Faith Hope Love and Dogman, charted in the US and the UK in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Their amazing musicianship, soulful harmonies and creativity are still rockin’ today.
Tickets for Kings X range from $24 to $39. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.