In October, English post-punkers Gang Of 4 introduced a 2025 farewell tour throughout the US and Canada, taking part in Leisure! in full each night time, plus a second set of hits and fan favorites. Initially, it seemed like unique singer Jon King and drummer Hugh Burnham can be hitting the street with Slint’s David Pajo, who had been taking part in with them since 2022, however a brand new Instagram put up on the band’s official website has now introduced that Stomach/L7’s Gail Greenwood will be a part of Gang Of 4 on bass, and Ted Leo will fill out the lineup on guitar. As for Pajo, he’s “now pursuing his personal tasks.”
Right here’s the textual content of their announcement beneath:
GANG OF FOUR “THE LONG GOODBYE” 2025 TOUR LINEUP
Hugo Burnham – drums
Jon King – vocals
Gail Greenwood – bass
Ted Leo – guitarGail’s a unbelievable bass participant who first performed with us in 2024, the rhythm anchor of L7 and Stomach. As soon as described as “The Windfall Punk Rocker” and an superior presence on stage.
We’re thrilled to announce Ted becoming a member of us. He’s had a stellar profession spanning ’80s hardcore bands like Residents Arrest and Chisel, fronting his personal band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and collaborations with Aimee Mann. He’ll carry his personal guitar magic to the exhibits, constructed on a deep love of the basic Gang of 4 materials. It’s going to be wonderful.
David Pajo’s now pursuing his personal tasks, and says his time within the band was, “a dream come true.” We want him the perfect.
“The Lengthy Goodbye” tour will function two units: we’ll play all of Leisure! monitor by monitor, and a second set of “Better of the Relaxation,” favorites to starting from To Hell With Poverty! to I Love a Man in a Uniform. These can be unforgettable nights.
Most of the dates have offered out, and others are near it. We will’t wait to get on the street for the final time and hope to see you there.
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