THE MISSION
Sa., 25. Sept.
|Live Music Hall
Europatour 2027 · Einlass: 18:00 Uhr · Beginn: 18:45 Uhr · VVK: 40,00€ zzgl. Geb. · Örtlicher Veranstalter: Headline Concerts ·
Zeit & Ort
25. Sept. 2027, 18:00
Live Music Hall, Lichtstraße 30, 50825 Köln, Deutschland
Über die Veranstaltung
The Mission, formed in Leeds, England in 1986 following the departure of Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams from The Sisters of Mercy. Joined by guitarist Simon Hinkler and drummer Mick Brown, the band quickly carved out a niche in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes. Their sound combined intricate atmospheric guitar work with Hussey’s emotive and haunting vocals to deliver a truly anthemic repertoire.
The Mission's debut album, God’s Own Medicine, released in 1986, featured hit singles like "Wasteland" and "Severina," propelling them into the limelight. Their follow-up, Children (1988), produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, further solidified their status, producing the much loved "Tower Of Strength." The band's music often explored themes of love, loss, and existential reflection, resonating with a broad audience and establishing a dedicated fanbase.
Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, The Mission maintained a prolific output, with albums such as Carved In Sand (1990) showcasing their evolving…