10cc iconic band co-founder to perform concert in Basingstoke

The Haymarket theatre <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
The Haymarket theatre (Image: Archive)
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A star-studded Basingstoke concert will feature a co-founder of a classic band.

Graham Gouldman, renowned for co-founding 10cc, is scheduled to deliver a distinctive, stripped-down performance at The Haymarket on September 28.

This event allows audiences the opportunity to hear compositions he has done for not only 10cc, but also for well-loved bands such as The Hollies, Herman's Hermits, The Yardbirds, Wax, and others, all performed with an acoustic twist.

According to experts, Graham Gouldman's resilience in the music scene has been remarkable, with roots going back to 1946 when, at the tender age of 11 in Manchester, he first picked up a guitar.

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A friendly ear to his day-to-day work at a men's outfitters shop, he eventually strung together a successful career writing numerous hits for famous bands.

His journey took an upward turn when he formed 10cc in 1972, along with Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, producing multiple top-10 hits.

Recognised worldwide for his artistic contribution, he was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2014.

Gouldman, accompanied by a specially chosen semi-acoustic four-piece band, is set to perform his fan-favourite tunes alongside music from his latest solo offering, I Have Notes.

Tickets are priced at £36.50, including a £4 booking fee.

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