Those who were there at the time have not forgotten, and those who have only read about them always hoped to experience them live. A wish has at long last come true on a recording for the ages: the first ever live album Fargo – “Live in ‘25” will be released on September 12th, 2025.
65 minutes of concentrated classic rock featuring the essence of six studio albums to create a new whole. All recorded at concerts in Germany in November 2024. With bass player Peter Knorn and singer and guitar player Peter Ladwig, two original Fargo members in the line-up, complemented by guitarist Henny Wolter (Nitrogods and formerly Thunderhead) and drummer Nikolas Fritz (ex Mob Rules).
Peter Knorn: “This live album is not only an exciting journey through the entire history of Fargo, but also a declaration of love to our fans and the timeless sound of classic rock”. A must for anyone who wants to relive the energy and passion of special concert evenings.
Founded in 1973 by “Fargopeter” Knorn (bass), the band was joined three years later by singer and guitarist Peter Ladwig and shortly afterwards by guitarist Matthias Jabs. When the latter joined the Scorpions in 1978, Fargo’s musical style changed to classic rock. It was a good decision, because this chain of fortunate circumstances meant that the Fargo debut album Wishing Well was released worldwide by the corporate giant EMI just one year later. Three more studio albums followed until 1982, now on EMI’s renowned “Harvest” label.
The band toured all over Europe several times, shared stages with the biggest names in rock, touring with AC/DC, Mothers Finest, April Wine and The Small Faces, among others, and also left their mark on TV (including “Rock Pop”, ZDF). Because of their stage show (Knorn’s legendary somersault while playing his bass was a sight to see), the biggest European youth magazine BRAVO also devoted two whole pages to the Fargo bassist in January 1981.
After a period of upheaval, Fargo evolved to form hard rock band Victory in 1984 and almost seamlessly continued along the successful career trajectory of its predecessor band. Fargo may have been history, but the band was by no means forgotten.
34 years later, Fargo reformed in 2018 and released their fifth studio album “Constellation”, followed by “Strangers D’Amour” in 2021. In 2024, the first four albums were made available again on vinyl and also as a 4-CD slipcase under the title “The Early Years”.
“Live in ‘25” will be released on September 12th, 2025, through Steamhammer/SPV and can be pre-ordered here.
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Rain of Champagne
3. Gimme That Bone
4. Leave It
5. I’m a Loser
6. Soul Survivor
7. Little Miss Mystery
8. Frontpage Lover
9. A Girl Like a Trigger
10. Tokyo
11. Don’t Talk
12. The Tide is Turning
13 Little Smile
14. Hard Attack
15. Arrows in the Wind
