Mick Hucknall Shocks Fans With Dazzling, Ageless Voice in Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour Announcement originally appeared on Parade.
Fans of ‘80s band Simply Red and its iconic lead singerMick Hucknall are in for a treat. The English pop and soul band, founded in 1985, is marking its 40th anniversary by going on tour—much to the delight of fans who still count Hucknall’s powerful, soulful voice as one of the most unique and era-defining sounds to come out of the 1980s music scene. The band announced the tour with a social media post that has fans joining a singalong of its biggest hit, “Holding Back the Years.”
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In the video, shared to the Simply Red official TikTok account, 65-year-old Hucknall looks and sounds like no time has passed since “Holding Back the Years” was first released in 1985. The famed ginger-haired English singer belts out the song, leaving fans stunned by just how good he sounds. As if no time has passed since the band’s heyday, Hucknall’s gritty voice still holds the same power and raw emotion.
Fans Call Hucknall’s Voice “Silky Smooth” and “Still Perfection”
Fans didn’t miss a beat—singing along with Hucknall in the video and at home (guilty)—with one fan after the next celebrating the chance to be transported back to the ‘80s when the world first discovered Hucknall’s distinctive sound.
“Voice is still perfection,” shared one fan, echoed by another who added, “I’d sell my left kidney to witness this man live.”
“Sounds as good as it did in 1986. Silky smooth voice,” wrote another nostalgic Simply Red fan.
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Original Band Members Still With Simply Red
The original lineup of the band included Hucknall, Fritz McIntyre, Tim Kellett,Tony Bowers, Chris Joyce, and Sylvan Richardson in the most consistent lineup. In the band’s current iteration, Hucknall is the only original member of Simply Red who remains with the band.
Simply Red 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
Fans hoping to catch Simply Red’s 40th anniversary tour (no kidney donation required) can see the band live starting September 13, 2025, at the Ombak Festival in Malaysia. From there, Simply Red will tour Europe through the end of November. Stops on the tour include France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Holland.
Judging by the viral reaction to the band’s latest video, more tour dates may soon be needed. And at the very least, we’ll all be singing along from home.
Mick Hucknall Shocks Fans With Dazzling, Ageless Voice in Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour Announcement first appeared on Parade on Aug 20, 2025
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