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Raspberries' 50-Year Legacy Celebrated in Star-Studded Tribute Album
13 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Raspberries, a power pop band from the 1970s, are being honored with a 2-CD tribute album
- The album features covers by artists like Rick Springfield, Foreigner's Lou Gramm, and the Bangles
- The tribute was produced by the world's biggest Raspberries enthusiast, Ken Sharp
In October 2025, a new 2-CD tribute album titled "Play On: A Raspberries Tribute" is being released to celebrate the 50-year legacy of the power pop band Raspberries. The album features covers of 37 of the band's songs by a diverse array of artists, including Rick Springfield, Foreigner's Lou Gramm, the Bangles' Vicki and Debbie Peterson, and many others.
The tribute was produced by Ken Sharp, who is considered the world's biggest Raspberries enthusiast. Sharp has been working on the project for the past three years, collaborating with the band's members and reaching out to various artists to contribute covers. The album aims to introduce the Raspberries' music to a new generation of listeners while also honoring the band's enduring influence on power pop.
Despite their critical acclaim and impact on the genre, the Raspberries have often been overshadowed by other power pop acts like Big Star. However, Sharp believes the band deserves more recognition and hopes this tribute will help cement their legacy as the "quintessential power pop band."
