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Mick Hucknall Shocks Fans With Dazzling, Ageless Voice in Simply Red\u2019s 40th Anniversary Tour Announcement<\/a> originally appeared on Parade<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Fans of \u201880s band Simply Red and its iconic lead singer<\/a>Mick Hucknall<\/strong> are in for a treat. The English pop<\/a> and soul band, founded in 1985, is marking its 40th anniversary by going on tour\u2014much to the delight of fans who still count Hucknall\u2019s powerful, soulful voice as one of the most unique and era-defining sounds to come out of the 1980s music scene<\/a>. The band announced the tour with a social media post that has fans joining a singalong of its biggest hit, \u201cHolding Back the Years.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: \u2018Time of the Season\u2019 Singer, 80, Wows Fans With Ageless Voice: ‘Sounds Amazing for His Age’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In the video, shared to the Simply Red official TikTok account, 65-year-old Hucknall looks and sounds like no time has passed since \u201cHolding Back the Years\u201d 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\u2019s heyday, Hucknall\u2019s gritty voice still holds the same power and raw emotion.<\/p>\n Fans didn\u2019t miss a beat\u2014singing along with Hucknall in the video and at home (guilty)\u2014with one fan after the next celebrating the chance to be transported back to the \u201880s when the world first discovered Hucknall\u2019s distinctive sound.<\/p>\n \u201cVoice is still perfection,\u201d shared one fan, echoed by another who added, \u201cI\u2019d sell my left kidney to witness this man live.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSounds as good as it did in 1986. Silky smooth voice,\u201d wrote another nostalgic Simply Red fan.<\/p>\n Related: ’80s Indie Pop Legend, 66, Delivers Jaw-Dropping Performance: ‘Absolutely Buzzing’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The original lineup of the band included Hucknall, Fritz McIntyre<\/strong>, Tim Kellett,<\/strong>Tony Bowers<\/strong>, Chris Joyce<\/strong>, and Sylvan Richardson<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Fans hoping to catch Simply Red\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Judging by the viral reaction to the band\u2019s latest video, more tour dates may soon be needed. And at the very least, we\u2019ll all be singing along from home.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\nFans Call Hucknall\u2019s Voice \u201cSilky Smooth\u201d and \u201cStill Perfection\u201d<\/h2>\n
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