This time out, they're focusing on two iconic albums - "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" - that Rundgren thinks of as the "sweet spot" in his history with the Beatles. The last time Rundgren came through Phoenix on an "It Was 50 Years Ago Today" tour was in 2019, celebrating the Beatles' self-titled album more commonly known as "The White Album." More Todd Rundgren: Singer shares candid thought on saluting 'The White Album' Saluting the Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' and 'Revolver' "So we get exposed to each other's fan base. "There are five headliners, and they all have fans," Rundgren says. "I don't have to sing the entire show," he says. It's also easier than doing his own solo tour, which he'll be undertaking after the tribute that brings him to Phoenix to play the Celebrity Theatre with Christopher Cross, Denny Laine, Jason Scheff of Chicago and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland. And it just feels kind of natural to do the material." "When you grow up with the Beatles and you realize you wouldn't be in the music business, likely, except for the Beatles and the formula that they came up with, it's just embedded in you in a way. "One is to get it out of your system," he says, with a laugh. There are a number of reasons Todd Rundgren is drawn to a package tour like "It Was 50 Years Ago Today: A Tribute to the Beatles." View Gallery: Rocker Todd Rundgren is a fan favorite in Phoenix
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