Zebra to rock the Newton Theatre

NEWTON — Zebra will rock The Newton Theatre on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Tickets for this performance will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m.
Zebra originated in New Orleans in early 1975. The trio consists of lead vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter Randy Jackson, drummer Guy Gelso and bassist Felix Hanemann. Zebra showcases their musical prowess and originality in every high-energy live performance.
In 1982 Zebra’s self-titled debut album went gold and was the fastest selling debut album in Atlantic Records’ history thanks to radio and MTV airplay of Tell Me What You Want and Who’s Behind the Door?. Veteran producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick) also helmed the follow-up, No Tellin’ Lies. Songs on this sophomore album range from the hard-rocking Wait Until the Summer’s Gone to the Beatle-esque ballad, Lullaby.
With the release of their third Atlantic album 3.V, Zebra took their career one step farther by producing and taking complete control of its creative output. A collection of the finest songs they have ever written, 3.V clearly shows Zebra’s lasting power and originality.
Zebra emerged from the studio again in 2003 with ZEBRA IV, on Mayhem Records. This could possibly be the best effort by Zebra to date with powerful cuts which include Arabian Nights, Why and Waiting To Die.
Zebra’s live performances often last over two hours and showcase their new material along with all the classic Zebra tunes and other all-time favorites including an occasional Led Zeppelin cover.
In 2010 Zebra was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and is acknowledged as Louisiana’s #1 Rock and Roll band by the Louisiana Music Commission. In 2012 Zebra was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Tickets for Zebra range from $29 to $44. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the Box Office at 973-383-3700.