Poems on the rocks - Rock'n Lyrics

POEMS ON THE ROCKS - Rock 'n' Lyrics

Rock writes history, rock captivates, long live rock! This was and remains the central idea behind POEMS ON THE ROCKS, a Stuttgart-based ensemble that delivers the finest live rock in the spirit of the great masters. The recipe? Take a gem from the treasure chest of rock music, then present the song in a sensitive German translation. The advantage: now you don't just feel it, you understand it too! Jo Jung, known from numerous ZDF, ARTE, and SWR productions, translates well-known classics close to the original while maintaining poetic flair. The result is unique recitations with expressive delivery and language. Singer Jörg Kraus and four other musicians breathe authentic, compelling groove into these lyrics. A touching, emotionally powerful connection that has allowed the band to pioneer this form for 22 years and successfully fill concert halls. Their anniversary programme showcases gems like Joe Cocker and CSN, Neil Young, Kate Bush, David Bowie, The Beatles, Nick Kershaw, Sting, Peter Gabriel, and Pink Floyd - reviving legends and milestones. This is their fifth rock journey through time, available on wonderful recordings - but live rock is always better!

POEMS ON THE ROCKS are:
Jo Jung (adaptation and recitation), Jörg Kraus (vocals), Christoph Berner (guitar), Andy Kemmer (bass and vocals), Helmut Kipp (drums), and Edgar Müller (keyboards and vocals)

Press reviews:
"a brilliant musical fireworks display… an evening that will resonate for a long time" (Esslinger Zeitung)
"a small gesamtkunstwerk" (Heilbronner Stimme)
"songs with conscience and conviction" (Pforzheimer Zeitung)