TIP-OFF
Pop-rock pioneers to pay tribute to Beatles

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor

Six acts, playing their signature hits in the first half of the show, then combining forces to explore the Beatles songbook in the second act, will launch a summer tour of "A Walk Down Abbey Road" on O'ahu and Mau'i next month.

"Abbey Road" will showcase the solo artistry of these pop-rock favorites:

• Christopher Cross, an Oscar and Grammy winner.
• Todd Rundgren, former leader of Nazz.
• Eric Carmen, former lead singer of Raspberrys.
• Alan Parsons, an integral force of the studio band, the Alan Parsons Project.
• Jack Bruce, formerly of Cream.
• Mark Farner, a force in Grand Funk Railroad.

The concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater and 7:30 p.m. June 16 at the Blaisdell Arena.

The show is structured to feature the classic rock of the pioneer popsters. After intermission, they'll join forces in a tribute to the Beatles.

Tickets are $35, on sale Friday at both Blaisdell and MACC box offices, and at Ticket Plus outlets.

Reservations: 526-4400