Peace Sign World Tour.

Guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen burst onto the heavy metal scene as a teenager with a lightning-fast guitar technique. After recording three albums for the Shrapnel label -- including his 1989 self-titled debut, the following year's Fever Dream, and 1991's Electric Joy -- he was recruited into the party-metal group Poison to replace C.C. DeVille, who was forced out of the band due to his substance abuse problems. Kotzen recorded 1993's Native Tongue with the group, and the album showcased his shredding style as well as his blues-based influences.

However, Kotzen left the band to return to his solo career, which included collaborations with fellow guitar hero Greg Howe. By the end of the '90s, Kotzen was also working with the latest lineup of Mr. Big, as well as the fusion group Vertú. In 1999 he released Bi-Polar Blues and the following year saw the domestic release of three albums -- Something to Say, Wave of Emotion, and What Is... -- which were previously available only in Japan. Slow and Change arrived in 2003, followed by Get Up in 2004 and Acoustic Cuts the following year. His first compilation, Instrumental Collection: The Shrapnel Years, was released in the summer of 2006, with Into the Black arriving later that fall. Return of the Mother Head’s Family Reunion and Go Faster were released in 2007 followed by 2009’s Wilson Hawk – Road, a collaboration between Kotzen and Richie Zito and Kotzen’s solo record Peace Sign.

Richie will be performing live at Manchester Club Academy on Saturday 19th June.

Richie Kotzen is returning to the UK! We have a VIP Experience for you that we’re sure you'll love!

Each VIP Experience includes:
 

One (1) VIP ticket with early entry to the Venue.

Attend the soundcheck with Richie Kotzen!

A meet and greet with Richie Kotzen! Come and meet Richie,have your photo taken with him and get One personal item signed.

An autographed, limited edition, Richie Kotzen ‘2010 Peace Sign World Tour’ commemorative poster. (In addition to your personal item, Richie will also personalise the poster for you at the meet and greet if you'd like)
A Richie Kotzen VIP commemorative laminate.
A Richie Kotzen ‘2010 Peace Sign World Tour’ T-Shirt. 

IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ!

You will receive an itinerary about 10 days before the show with all of the details.
Soundcheck times will be several hours prior to the show. Your itinerary will have full details.
Meet and Greet times may take place either after show or after soundcheck. Your Itinerary will have full details.
Merchandise will be given out at the show.
Merchandise contents subject to change based on availability.