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Kasim Sulton
Acoustic Pop/Rock
After anchoring Todd Rundgren's internationally acclaimed sellout tour in February, Kasim Sulton returns to Johnny D's with a fresh look into his own personal musical vision. Kasim has been busy in the studio working on his 5th solo album of brand new material. Don’t miss Boston's first chance to hear a sampling of Kasim’s newest music - "Live At Johnny D's in Somerville!".
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Kasim Sulton is best known for his years with Todd Rundgren’s prog rock group Utopia which he joined in 1976. He was the band’s bass player and sang lead vocals on many of their songs including Utopia’s only Top 30 hit, written by Sulton, “Set Me Free”.
Kasim continues to tour with Todd Rundgren and was a part of Meat Loaf’s band from 1993 to 2009. In 1998 he became Meat Loaf’s Musical Director. Kasim also has the distinction of being the only musician, apart from Meat Loaf, who performs on each track of all three Bat Out Of Hell albums. In recent years, Kasim has also been making his name as a producer, having produced the Meat Loaf album StoryTellers in 1999, and Rick Reynolds' album Unstoppable in 2005.
Kasim has appeared on well over 100 recordings. A renowned session artist and musician, Kasim is recognized and respected throughout the music industry for his work with artists such as Todd Rundgren and Utopia, Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Joan Jett, Hall and Oates, Patti Smith, Patty Smyth and Mick Jagger; and this is only a handful of the artists and performers he has worked with in his extraordinary multi-faceted musical career.
This show is not to be missed!