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The legendary rock band journey celebrating the 50th anniversary freedom tour 2023.

October 17, 2022 – One of the most legendary rock bands of all time, JOURNEY, announces the continuation of their highly successful tour with the 50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour 2023 featuring, very special guest TOTO. JOURNEY , Diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage in 38 cities across North America with their catalog of global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more.

Presented by AEG Presents, JOURNEY Freedom Tour 2023 begins February 4 in Allentown, PA – making stops in Austin, Montreal, Memphis and more – before wrapping April 25 at the brand new Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. The 2023 run includes rescheduled dates in Washington DC, Hartford, Toronto and Quebec that were postponed earlier this year due to covid.

Citi is the official card of the JOURNEY 50th ANNIVERSARY Freedom Tour 2023. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for theU.S. dates beginning Tuesday, October 18th at 10am local time until Thursday, October 20th at 10pm local time through Citi Entertainment (excluding Canada, Washington DC and Hartford shows). For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages are also available. These exceptional offers can include an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise and much more.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, October 21 at 10am local time HERE

JOURNEY features Founder,Neal Schon (lead guitarist, ), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), and Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass). Neal Schon, 3x Hall of Fame inductee: Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame. Jon Cain is a recipient of two BMI songwriter awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey.

Neal Schon: “We are all thankful and overwhelmed by the success of our Journey Freedom Tour 2022 this year and have added a new run of dates for 2023” says JOURNEY Founder Neal Schon. “We are looking forward to hitting the road again with our very good friends Toto! Come join us for a special evening full of fun and Rockin’ good memories. See you soon Friends.”

Jonathan Cain adds “Excited to perform for our fans as we tour next year with Toto. The combined hits of both bands represent a couple of decades of excellence that have become a soundtrack for people’s lives. The music of Journey along with the music of Toto is an example of “certain music” during “uncertain times”.

Very special guest TOTO, who have collectively streamed more than 3.3 billion plays on Spotify alone based on hits including “Rosanna”, “Africa” and “Hold the Line”, will join JOURNEY on all dates.

TOTO’s Steve Lukather shares, “'On behalf of myself and the band, we are very honored and excited to do this tour with our old and dear friends JOURNEY. Gonna be a great night of music, and as all the guys are lifelong friends... a blast off stage as well.”

FREEDOM TOUR 2023 DATES

February 4 Allentown, PA PPL Center

February 5 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena

February 8 Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena

February 10 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena

February 11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum

February 14 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena

February 17 Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena

February 19 Bossier City, LA Brookshire Grocery Arena

February 22 Austin, TX Moody Center

February 23 Lafayette, LA Cajundome

February 26 Jacksonville, FL Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena

March 1* Washington, DC Capital One Arena

March 3 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center

March 4* Hartford, CT XL Center

March 8 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

March 9* Quebec, QC Videotron Centre

March 12* Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

March 13 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre

March 16 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center

March 17 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall

March 20 Champaign, IL State Farm Center

March 21 Moline, IL Vibrant Arena at The MARK

March 24 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

March 25 Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena

March 28 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena

March 31 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

April 1 Memphis, TN FedExForum

April 4 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center

April 7 Springfield, MO Great Southern Bank Arena

April 8 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena

April 11 Casper, WY Ford Wyoming Center

April 13 Boise, ID ExtraMile Arena

April 14 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena

April 17 Eugene, OR Matthew Knight Arena

April 19 Stockton, CA Stockton Arena

April 22 Bakersfield, CA Mechanics Bank Arena

April 23 Fresno, CA SaveMart Center

April 25 Palm Springs, CA Acrisure Arena

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ABOUT JOURNEY

Since the group's formation in 1973, JOURNEY has earned 19 top 40 singles, 25 gold and platinum albums, and has sold over 100 million albums globally. Their "Greatest Hits" album is certified 15 times-platinum, making JOURNEY one of the few bands to ever have been diamond-certified, and their song "Don't Stop Believin'" has been streamed over one billion times alone.

JOURNEY was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017, and 2018's co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD was the band's most successful tour to date, landing them in the Top 10 year-end touring chart with more than 1 million tickets sold, and earning them the prestigious Billboard "Legends Of Live" touring award. March 2019 saw the release of "Escape & Frontiers Live In Japan", a live DVD/CD set from their concert at the Budokan in Tokyo featuring the band's first-ever performances of the albums "Escape" and "Frontiers" in their entirety. JOURNEY has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and were inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame. Additionally, the band is the subject of the award-winning documentary "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey" about the band's resurgence upon adding Arnel Pineda as lead singer after JOURNEY Founder, Neal Schon discovered the Philippines native on YouTube.

The members of TOTO are celebrating an accomplishment few bands have achieved in the modern era. Cumulative streams of the ensemble’s repertoire

now exceed 3 billion plays. Amongst the most listened to recordings, “Africa” accounts for over one billion streams at Spotify alone. This year the song was recertified by the RIAA 8X Platinum.

Over the past decade, the band has had a major renaissance in popularity like few bands at this point in their career. The audience is truly multi-generational, becoming younger with each passing year. Joining Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams are band members bassist John Pierce (Huey Lewis and The News), drummer Robert “Sput” Searight (Ghost-Note, Founding member Snarky Puppy, Snoop Dogg), keyboardist Dominique “Xavier” Taplin (Prince, Ghost-Note), multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Warren Ham (Ringo Starr) and keyboardist / background vocalist Steve Maggiora,. This line-up marks the fifteenth incarnation of Toto in consideration of band members or sidemen who joined or exited. Individually and collectively, few have had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. The family tree can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with hundreds of Grammy nominations.

With now 45+ years together and literally thousands of credits, including the biggest selling album of all time: Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and accolades to their names, TOTO remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They are the benchmark by which many artists base their sound and production, and they continue to transcend the standards set by the entire music community, being simply synonymous with musical credibility. They are pop culture and are one of the few 70’s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles continuing to remain relevant.

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts,

Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

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Rock Icons Aerosmith Historic Farewell Tour “Peace Out”™ Continues In 2024

THE BLACK CROWES RETURN AS SPECIAL GUESTS

Teddy swims joining for a special one-night-only performance on opening night, three new dates added, general on sale for all shows begins friday, april 12 at 10am local on ticketmaster.com.

Today, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith announce their return to the road with PEACE OUT™ featuring special guests The Black Crowes, who are fresh off their first release in nearly 15 years , HAPPINESS BASTARDS . Additionally, a very special one-night-only performance from Teddy Swims is set at the tour kickoff in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans first heard that one of the most significant American rock bands in history were embarking on their final tour with a special announcement video celebrating this not-to-be-missed final tour.

Every night will pay homage to the five decades of Aerosmith’s groundbreaking hits as they celebrate over 50 years as America’s greatest rock band. In addition, THX will bring their THX Certified Live! high-fidelity experience on the road, calibrating each arena with leading-edge technology so fans don’t miss a beat of Aerosmith’s classic rock tunes in quality audio.

TICKETS: All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows. Ticketholders will receive more information via email today.

Tickets for the rescheduled dates and newly added shows are on sale Friday, April 12th at 10AM local time on ticketmaster.com .

VIP:  The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include a premium reserved ticket, limited edition merchandise and more. For more information, visit aerosmith.com/vip .

TOUR IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE

(Photo Credit: Aaron Perry, Philadelphia, PA 2023)

Produced by Live Nation, the monumental 40-date North American tour will include 3 news shows in addition to the rescheduled dates. PEACE OUT™ is set to kick off in Pittsburgh, PA and include stops in iconic arenas across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Austin’s Moody Center, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Chicago’s United Center, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, and more before wrapping in Montreal, QC at Bell Centre on January 26, 2025. A highlight of the tour will be a stop in Boston for a special hometown show on New Year’s Eve 2024.

When the tour originally kicked off in September 2023, the Associated Press lauded it as “positively brilliant,” while USA Today noted that “the band was in peak form for this victory lap.”  Echoing this sentiment, the Philadelphia Inquirer praised Aerosmith’s “ability to make such a grand-scale performance feel like a raw and raucous club date,” while PEOPLE described the show as “epic,” declaring that “Aerosmith is peacing out with a bang.” The 2024 run promises fans an electrifying show of Aerosmith’s groundbreaking hits performed in an immersive 360° production as they celebrate 50 years as America’s greatest rock band.

AEROSMITH PEACE OUT™ 2024 TOUR DATES:

Fri Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena (NEW SHOW)*

Mon Sep 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center (NEW SHOW)

Thu Sep 26 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

Sun Sep 29 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Wed Oct 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Oct 05 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena

Tue Oct 08 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Oct 11 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Mon Oct 14 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Thu Oct 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Arena

Sun Oct 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Oct 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Sun Nov 03 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Wed Nov 06 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Sat Nov 09 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Tue Nov 12 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Fri Nov 15 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Mon Nov 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Thu Nov 21 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Sun Nov 24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Nov 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Sat Nov 30 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Wed Dec 04 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

Sat Dec 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum

Sat Dec 28 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Tue Dec 31 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sat Jan 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Jan 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Jan 10 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jan 13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Thu Jan 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Sun Jan 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Jan 22 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Sat Jan 25 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tues Feb 11 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center (NEW SHOW)

Fri Feb 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Mon Feb 17 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena

Thu Feb 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena

Sun Feb 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Feb 26 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

* Teddy Swims Joining as Special Guest, The Black Crowes not appearing

About Aerosmith

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members Aerosmith have sold more than 150 million albums around the world, produced genre-defining music videos such as “Amazing,” “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got A Gun,” “Livin’ On The Edge,” and “Love In An Elevator,” and launched extravagant record-shattering global tours, most recently with their smash hit Las Vegas residency. The band has broken numerous boundaries, including becoming the first rock band with a massive commercially successful hip-hop collaboration with Run DMC on “Walk This Way” and the first hard rock band to appear during a Super Bowl Halftime Show with their 2001 performance, and in 1999, Aerosmith became the first band to have their own themed attraction at Disney World in Florida and later Paris with the launch of the Rock ‘N’ Roller coaster starring Aerosmith. For more information, visit Aerosmith.com .

About The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes are leaving the bullshit in the past. 15 years after their last album of original music, the Robinson Brothers present Happiness Bastards – their 10th studio album. Some may say the project has been several tumultuous years in the making, but we argue it’s arriving at just the right time. Call it brotherly love or music destiny that brought them back together, the highly anticipated record consecrating the reunion of this legendary band just may be the thing that saves rock & roll. In a time where the art form is buried beneath the corporate sheen of its successors, The Black Crowes are biting back with the angst of words left unsaid penned on paper and electrified by guitar strings, revealing stripped, bare-boned rock & roll. No gloss, no glitter, just rhythm and blues at its very best – gritty, loud, and in your face. Since The Black Crowes reunited in 2019, they’ve made a triumphant return to form with over 150 shows spanning 20 countries worldwide, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Shake Your Money Maker , the album that put them on the map. The Robinson Brothers and longtime bassist Sven Pipien headed to the studio with producer Jay Joyce in early 2023 and the experiences of years past transcribed themself through the music as the band found their way back to their roots. And it’s finally here – Happiness Bastards is out now.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

About THX® Certified Live! 

Founded by film maker George Lucas, and today run by music industry veteran Jason Fiber, THX, remains true to its mission to truthfully deliver the artist’s vision to audiences. THX is leveraging its 40 years expertise in acoustic design to optimize the state-of-the-art audio experience for the 40 city Aerosmith historical tour. THX works in partnership with production teams and sound engineers to optimize the audio system design, implementation and calibrate quality playback in acoustically hostile environments for live music performances. Through this process, THX Certification ensures concertgoers get the best acoustic experience possible at each large-venue event, faithful to the experience intended by this iconic band. For further information, please visit: https://www.thx.com/certification/

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KANSAS Announces 50th-Anniversary North American Tour

KANSAS , America's legendary progressive rock band, will embark on its 50th-anniversary tour this spring. Dubbed "Another Fork In The Road" , which is also the title of the group's recently released career-spanning compilation, the trek will kick off June 2 in Pittsburgh and run through January 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

"Our entire career has been a winding journey," KANSAS guitarist Richard Williams said in a press release. "Whether it's been the 'original' lineup signing with Don Kirshner , years on the bus, touring with QUEEN , worldwide success peaking with 'Leftoverture' and 'Point Of Know Return' , the valleys of the '90s and 'dinosaur bands' losing steam, various lineup changes, to our most recent 'rebirth' and success of our latest new music over the last eight years — there have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th-anniversary tour and release will represent that journey and the forks along that road."

Added singer Ronnie Platt : "I'm incredibly excited about the 50th-anniversary tour. I tell people I'm not allowed to create a setlist, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of KANSAS but also some songs that haven't been performed live in decades."

Tickets and KANSAS VIP packages for most dates go on sale to the public Friday, January 27, 2023. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10 p.m. local time.

KANSAS fan club followers can also purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10 p.m. local time.

"Another Fork In The Road" 50th-anniversary tour dates:

Jun. 02 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Benedum Center for the Performing Arts Jun. 03 - Baltimore, MD @ The Lyric Baltimore Jun. 09 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre Jun. 10 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre Jun. 16 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Embassy Theatre Jun. 17 - Detroit, MI @ Fisher Theatre Jun. 29 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Massey Hall Jul. 01 - Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center Jul. 07 - Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre Jul. 08 - Indianapolis, IN @ Clowes Memorial Hall Jul. 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre Jul. 15 - Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre Jul. 21 - Wausau, WI @ The Grand Theater Jul. 22 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater Jul. 27 - Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre Jul. 29 - St. Louis, MO @ The Fabulous Fox Theatre Aug. 04 - Des Moines, IA @ Hoyt Sherman Place Aug. 05 - Omaha, NE @ Orpheum Theater Aug. 18 - Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre Aug. 19 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium Aug. 25 - Denver, CO @ The Paramount Theatre Aug. 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Eccles Theater Sept. 06 - Vancouver, B.C., Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre Sept. 08 - Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theater Sept. 09 - Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Sept. 12 - Boise, ID @ Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 14 - San Francisco, CA @ Golden Gate Theatre Sept. 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theatre Sept. 17 - San Diego, CA @ Balboa Theatre Sept. 22 - Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium Sept. 24 - El Paso, TX @ The Plaza Theatre Oct. 12 - Worcester, MA @ The Hanover Theatre Oct. 13 - Brookville, NY @ Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 20 - San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 21 - Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land Oct. 26 - Huntsville, AL @ Von Braun Center - Mark C. Smith Concert Hall Oct. 27 - Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre Nov. 03 - Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium Nov. 04 - Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center Dec. 01 - Savannah, GA @ Johnny Mercer Theatre Dec. 02 - Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre Jan. 12, 2024 - Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre Jan. 13, 2024 - North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 19, 2024 - Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Jan. 20, 2024 - Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall Jan. 27, 2024 - Melbourne, FL @ Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 28, 2024 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts

With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released its debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold , who worked for Don Kirshner , and has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.

Composing a catalog that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums ( "Leftoverture" , "Point of Know Return" , "Best Of Kansas" ),one platinum live album ( "Two For The Show" ),one quadruple-platinum single ( "Carry On Wayward Son" ) and another triple-platinum single ( "Dust In The Wind" ). KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 1970s and 1980s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. "Carry On Wayward Son" continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and "Dust In The Wind" has been played on the radio more than three million times!

The summer of 2020 marked the release of "The Absence Of Presence" , KANSAS 's sixteenth studio album, which debuted at No. 10 on Billboard 's Top Current Albums chart. The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music , follows-up 2016's "The Prelude Implicit" , which debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Latest articles, petra announces 50th anniversary reunion tour.

Petra, one of the most important and influential Christian rock bands in history, reaches its 50th anniversary and announces a tour to celebrate.

Winners of 4 Grammys, 10 Doves Awards, and induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Petra has been the most successful and influential Christian rock band in the history since its formation in 1972.

Petra's members have been many for 5 decades, and although it has not been confirmed who the musicians will be for this tour, the band posted an image on their official facebook page showing Greg Bailey, Cristian Borneo, John Schlitt, John Lawry, and Bob Hartman , being the official members in recent events of the band. As expected, many fans have begun to ask if this tour will feature other musicians from the band such as Louie Weaver, Greg X Volz, Ronny Cates, or Mark Kelly .

Honestly, I think it would be epic and historic for it to be a tour with musicians from the different eras, they all meant an important moment and marked the lives of many people. Will the founders of Petra be there? Both Mark Kelly as well as Ronny Cates were iconic bass players at two important moments in the band's history, John and Greg are the two voices of Petra , neither better than the other, simply two important periods of the band that marked the history of Christian music.

Of course, it is a rather sentimental, nostalgic and fanatic appreciation, but being objective, it should not be easy to move so many musicians at the same time, the costs would be very high, and finally, would they be willing to join again as a band of different stages to celebrate such an important date?

Anyway, come and join the tour that will take place from October 6 to November 20 .

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Roxy Music Celebrates 50 Years of Romanticism and Art-Rock on Reunion Tour: Concert Review

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Just over 50 years ago, on the same day, June 16, 1972, two albums were released that changed the landscape of rock and its sartorial splendor: Roxy Music ’s eponymously titled debut and David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.” While each album was conveniently tagged as part of the start of glam-rock and its slow movement from Britain to the U.S., “Roxy Music” was something that “Ziggy Stardust” was not, despite the latter’s grandeur: downright weird. 

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The smoothly sleek “Avalon” portion of the live show was funky, chic and took up a goodly portion of the concert’s real estate, from the militaristically rhythmic “The Main Thing” to Mackay’s haunting instrumental “Tara” to Ferry’s sensual, low-note vocals throughout “To Turn You On,” to the airily romantic “More Than This” and “While My Heart Is Still Beating.” But it was the the oddballs that were both regal and ruled the evening. 

A couple of setlist questions — why did they not do a “Country Life” stunner such as “The Thrill of It All” or the Rickenbacker-ringing “Take a Chance with Me,” crowd-pleasers both? And why would Roxy Music, possessed of such original songwriters such as Ferry, Mackay and Manzanera, close out its frenzied energetic set’s finale with a mellow take on the band’s 1981 cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy”? Certainly, it was lovely hearing Mackay’s soft saxophone solo and Ferry’s sweet, noir-ish whistle end the song, but with so many Roxy classics yet unplayed, it felt like a missed opportunity to celebrate themselves. Maybe for the 60th anniversary reunion shows.

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Deep Purple will bring its "= One More Time" tour to Pa. on Sept. 8 at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton. Here, Roger Glover and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple in 2014 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP) Jeff Daly/Invision/AP

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The English rock band, Deep Purple, is going on tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Smoke on the Water.”

The tour kicks off Aug. 14 in Hollywood, Florida, and includes a stop on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pa.

The “= One More Time” tour also includes Yes, another English rock band. Deep Purple and Yes are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The artist presale starts today, April 9. General ticket sales start at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 12, at Ticketmaster.

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Kansas Add Dates to 50th Anniversary Tour

The band’s legendary run will continue on for a few more months

After playing several successful shows on their current 50th anniversary tour , Kansas have decided to extended the run. The rock music legends added several new dates, extending the trek by an additional four months. Check out the full list of new shows below.

“The way audiences have received the 50th Anniversary Tour has been spectacular,” Kansas drummer and original member Phil Ehart states. “It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to fans in more locations being able to see the tour – and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!” Ehart adds, “Heck, the first 50 dates didn’t even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!”

Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10am local time. Kansas Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, and other pre-sales begin today, September 12, at 11am. Previously announced concert dates and Kansas VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast. Ticket information can be found HERE .

“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” guitarist and original Kansas member Richard Williams noted in a press release. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, worldwide success peaking with  Leftoverture  and  Point of Know Return , the valleys of the ’90s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, various lineup changes, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years – there have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release will represent that journey and the forks along that road.”

“I’m incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds vocalist Ronnie Platt, who joined the band’s lineup in 2014. “I tell people I’m not allowed to create a set list, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of Kansas but also some songs that haven’t been performed live in decades.”

Earlier this year, Kansas released a career-spanning compilation titled Another Fork in the Road – 50 years of Kansas. The album is available digitally and on a three-CD set. Fans can purchase it now  HERE .

September 12, 2023    Boise, ID                     Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023    San Francisco, CA      Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023    Los Angeles, CA         The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023    San Diego, CA             Balboa Theatre September 19, 2023    Tucson, AZ                   Fox Tucson Theatre September 22, 2023    Albuquerque, NM        Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023    El Paso, TX                 The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023         Worcester, MA            The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023         Brookville, NY             Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023         San Antonio, TX          Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023         Sugar Land, TX           Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023         Huntsville, AL               Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023         Memphis, TN                Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023       Charlotte, NC                Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023       Durham, NC                  Durham Performing Arts Center November 16, 2023     Dallas, TX                     Winspear Opera House November 17, 2023     Tulsa, OK                      Tulsa Theater December 1, 2023       Savannah, GA              Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023       Atlanta, GA                   Fox Theatre January 12, 2024        Jacksonville, FL             Florida Theatre January 13, 2024        North Charleston, SC    North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024        Fort Myers, FL               Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024        Clearwater, FL               Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024        Melbourne, FL               Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024        Fort Lauderdale, FL       Broward Center for the Performing Arts February 2, 2024    Pensacola, FL        Saenger Theatre February 3, 2024    Birmingham, AL      BJCC Concert Hall March 1, 2024        Richmond, VA         Dominion Energy Center March 2, 2024        Tysons, VA              Capital One Hall March 8, 2024        Springfield, MO       Gillioz Theatre March 9, 2024        St. Joseph, MO       Missouri Theater March 22, 2024      Salina, KS               The Stiefel Theatre March 23, 2024      Salina, KS               The Stiefel Theatre April 5, 2024           Toledo, OH              Stranahan Theater April 6, 2024           Elkhart, IN               Lerner Theatre April 12, 2024        Champaign, IL         Virginia Theatre April 13, 2024        Waukegan, IN          Genesee Theatre April 19, 2024        Marietta, OH            Peoples Bank Theatre April 20, 2024        Newark, OH             Midland Theatre April 26, 2024        Morristown, NJ         Mayo Performing Arts Center April 27, 2024        Lancaster, PA           American Music Theatre May 2, 2024          Rochester, NY          Kodak Center* May 4, 2024          Toronto, ON              Massey Hall* May 10, 2024        Concord, NH            Capitol Center for the Arts May 11, 2024        Albany, NY                Palace Theatre May 17, 2024        Providence, RI          Providence Performing Arts Center May 18, 2024        New Haven, CT        College Street Music Hall

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Kansas Extends 50th Anniversary Tour Again With 23 More Shows

Kansas is still carrying on despite Phil Ehart's recent health setback . Their 50th-anniversary tour has been extended again with 23 more concerts.

A complete list of the new shows is below. Additional stops include Las Vegas and Austin; Kansas is also returning to Pittsburgh. Tickets for most concerts go on sale Friday at 10AM local time. Select pre-sales begin on Wednesday. For more information, head over to Kansas' official website .

"The 50th-anniversary tour started in 2023, which commemorates Kansas's first year as a band. It is continuing in 2024, which commemorates the release of the first Kansas album," longtime guitarist Rich Williams said in an official statement. "After such a successful and sold-out premiere of the tour in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we wanted to put an exclamation point on the tour by having the closing 50th-anniversary tour concert take place back there at the Benedum Center.”

READ MORE: How Kansas Rebuilt for a Surprise Comeback With ‘Power’

The group originally added more dates to the Another Fork in the Road tour last September . Then Kansas revealed in February that Ehart, their co-founding drummer, would be taking some time off after suffering a heart attack. His role is being filled by Eric Holmquist, who was already performing during the first half of these shows.

A 3CD career-spanning collection was released in conjunction with the tour. Another Fork in the Road: 50 Years of Kansas features an update of 1974's "Can I Tell You," performed by the current lineup. "The audiences for this 50th anniversary tour have been exhilarating,” lead vocalist Ronnie Platt added. "Let me tell you, after a decade of performing in the band, the energy the fans bring each night continues to give me goosebumps."

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New Dates for Kansas' 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road:

9/24: Thousand Oaks, CA, at Bank of America Performing Arts Center 9/27: Mesa, AZ, at Mesa Arts Center 9/28: Las Vegas, NV, at the Smith Center 10/4: Topeka, KS, at Topeka Performing Arts Center 10/5: Park City, KS, at Hartman Arena 10/11: Colorado Springs, CO, at Pikes Peak Center 10/12: Cheyenne, WY, at Cheyenne Civic Center 10/18: Jackson, MS, at Thalia Mara Hall 10/19: Shreveport, LA, at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium 10/25: Midland, TX, at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 10/26: Austin, TX, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater 11/1: Rockford, IL, at Coronado Performing Arts Center 11/2: Appleton, WI, at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 11/8: Peoria, IL, at Peoria Civic Center 11/9: Joliet, IL, at Rialto Square Theatre 11/15: Evans, GA, at Columbia County Performing Arts Center 11/16: Spartanburg, SC, at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 11/22: Paducah, KY, at Carson Center for the Performing Arts 11/23: Nashville, IN, at Brown County Music Center 12/5: Fayetteville, NC, at Crown Theatre 12/6: Roanoke, VA, Berglund Center 12/8: Reading, PA, at Santander Performing Arts Center 12/11: Pittsburgh, PA, at Benedum Center

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Hold those lighters aloft in remembrance: Fifty years ago, 200,000 rock fans descended on Ontario Motor Speedway for California Jam, a one-day music festival .

The April 6, 1974 event — ticket price: $10 — had this lineup, in order of appearance: Rare Earth; Earth, Wind and Fire; the Eagles with guest Jackson Browne; Seals and Crofts; Black Oak Arkansas; Black Sabbath, led by Ozzy Osbourne; Deep Purple; and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

Imagine 200,000 people — essentially the entire present-day population of Fontana, and more than double a Coachella Festival weekend — gathering in Ontario for a rock festival. At the time, California Jam was said to have been the largest one-day gathering in state history.

ABC Entertainment produced Cal Jam and aired highlights over four nights. Showbiz professionals put on this rock festival, not idealistic amateurs. There were no breakout stars or touchstone cultural moments.

Some, like reader Ron Vander Molen of Pomona, fondly recall how Keith Emerson, behind his piano, rose into the air along with his instrument, and while suspended in mid-air, he and his piano rotated, end over end, as he continued playing, evidently without losing his lunch.

Still, Emerson didn’t light his piano on fire or chop it up with an ax.

Robert Hilburn covered the festival as pop music critic for the Los Angeles Times. He wrote that the festival bill didn’t have “the tension and overwhelming anticipation” that marked great festivals like Woodstock or Watkins Glen.

I emailed Hilburn, now 84, to ask how he views Cal Jam from 50 years on.

“It was an ambitious attempt to toast the growing popularity of rock ‘n’ roll in a massive setting,” Hilburn replied. “But the talent line-up (aside from the Eagles) doesn’t rank with my favorites. I much preferred the US Festivals at Glen Helen in the 1980s because the talent line-up was so much more memorable.”

To commemorate the festival’s 50th anniversary, I put out a call for your memories. Here are excerpts.

John Carvala, now of San Francisco: “I remember parking in a big dirt field to the east of the speedway. I got there before the music started. Of course the concert crowd area was huge, covering much of the infield, and there were speaker towers in the crowd so everyone could hear. It was dusty. There was litter and trash around and the smell of marijuana in the air.”

Janice Elliott, Upland: “I was 20, old enough to have common sense, but I chose style over practicality with my footwear choice: platform wedgie sandals. I think I had fun, lots of intoxicating smoke prevailing, in spite of my throbbing feet.”

Brian Uhl, Corona: “Ozzy Osbourne fronted the Sabbath with an enthusiasm that his band and the crowd lacked. The best part of the show was getting out. The 200,000 others had the same idea and exiting was chaotic. Groups waited at the on-ramp. I picked up two girls without any idea where they lived.”

Kent (Bayless) Romero, Eastvale: “At the end, Emerson, Lake and Palmer played ‘Karn Evil 9’ and I remember looking up through all pyrotechnic and other types of smoke and seeing what I thought were ping-pong balls bouncing up and down. What I was seeing was half-gallon plastic jugs (passed out earlier for water) being thrown up in the air by the thousands. It was quite a sight, especially when we determined that we might be in danger. Several people around us were struck by falling water jugs. We took cover and none of our group were injured.”

Nancy Jefferis, Ontario: “I was 15 years old. My friend and I were dropped off at the corner of Haven and Fourth on the morning of the Jam. I remember it being very, very crowded inside. The lines to the bathrooms, and to the concession stands, were at least 100 people deep. Needless to say, we somehow managed to not go to the bathroom or drink any water all day. We could hear the music the whole way home on the walk to Fifth and Baker.”

Philip Montgomery, Upland: “I knew all the little dirt roads. I had my truck, a couple of buddies, a couple of girls. We drove through the vineyards. A fence on the north side was down so we walked in. We only saw the night part of the show.”

Albert vande Steeg, then an Ontario police officer: “Many of our youths had their first exposure to and use of drugs at that event. I witnessed numerous people injecting, smoking or swallowing drugs and narcotics. Sexual perversion was rampant. Worst of all were the ‘bummer tents’ where those who overdosed were treated. The city sold its soul and our youths for money to save the speedway and lost.”

Mike Huey, Menifee: “Frankly, one of my most distinct memories was of standing in line waiting to enter for seemingly (and probably) hours just to get in. I think we heard at least the first two acts from outside the racetrack. Once we got in, our basic tickets entitled us to a small area of concrete on the track itself, roughly 100-150 yards from the stage. Safe to say we ended up attending more for the experience than the music.”

If you’re a fan of the festival, check out the California Jam Fan Club Facebook page , which has 20,000 followers. Kudos to group moderator Allen Pamplin, who was at the festival at age 15, for keeping the Cal Jam torch burning.

I knew the 50th anniversary was coming up but hadn’t yet looked up the date when reader Carlos Garcia of Rancho Cucamonga emailed to remind me.

“You always address the important IE anniversaries, openings, closures, celebrations, etc. I just need to make sure it doesn’t slip by without mention,” Garcia wrote. “As an attendee of the concert at the age of 16, it’s always great to see the once-in-a-lifetime experience mentioned in your column.”

He signed off this way: “Cal Jam alum ’74.”

David Allen writes Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, your college of IE knowledge. Email [email protected], phone 909-483-9339, like davidallencolumnist on Facebook and follow @davidallen909 on Twitter.

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Legendary rock band’s drummer exits 50th anniversary tour after ‘major heart attack’

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Phil Ehart, a founding member of Kansas, performed with the classic rock band at The Fox Theatre on December 02, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kansas has been traveling on a 50th anniversary tour. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)

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Phil Ehart, the founding drummer of Kansas , has left the classic rock band’s 50th anniversary tour after suffering a “major heart attack,” the band announced on Friday, Feb. 23. Ehart is recovering, but it’s unclear when he’ll return to the road, Kansas said via a statement posted on social media and the band’s website.

Here’s the full text of the statement, titled “Kansas’ drumming legacy: Navigating through change and continuity” on the site:

“Kansas original drummer and band manager, Phil Ehart, is taking time away from touring as drummer for Kansas while he recovers after recently surviving a major heart attack. There is no timetable for his return to the road.

“While not on the road, Phil is remaining in a prominent role with Kansas during his recovery, serving as band manager, as he has done for 40 years.

“Eric Holmquist will be on drums for Kansas starting with the March 1, 2024, concert in Richmond, VA. Holmquist has filled in for Ehart on drums when Phil was ill in 2016, during Phil’s arm rehabilitation in 2022-2023, and has been performing the first half of shows during the Kansas 50th Anniversary Tour. Previously, Eric was Phil’s drum tech and protegé for more than 20 years.

“Kansas 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in The Road continues March 1, 2024, in Richmond, VA. A complete list of tour dates can be found at kansasband.com. The band Kansas carries on, adding more tour dates in 2024 and beyond.”

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Ehart, 73, has provided a rock-steady beat for Kansas since the early 1970s, appearing on iconic prog-rock albums such as 1976′s “Leftoverture” and 1997′s “Point of Know Return,” as well as hit songs such as “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust in the Wind” and “Point of Know Return.”

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Along with guitarist Richard Williams, Ehart was one of two founding members who continued to perform with Kansas. Other original members, such as singer Steve Walsh and guitarist/keyboard player Kerry Livgren, no longer tour with the group.

“ I think we’re pretty doggone good at what we do, so that’s a big plus,” Ehart said in a 2023 interview with Billboard . “We’ve had Kerry and Steve writing great songs, and the band has been good playing the songs and recording the songs and touring the songs and everything else, and we’re hard workers. It’s just hanging in there, basically.”

The current lineup also features bassist Billy Greer, keyboard player Tom Brislin, singer and keyboard player Ronnie Platt, and violinist and guitarist Joe Deninzon.

“There’s a small paragraph on the cover of our first album that says, ‘Kansas is a band,” Ehart told Billboard. “It’s not Kansas featuring somebody or certain people. When Kansas plays, it sounds like Kansas. If there’s a bit of rotating of members under the moniker of Kansas, then so be it. So this time Kansas is going to be Steve Morse playing guitar — boy, what a great addition he was. Or David Ragsdale on violin. Or Ronnie Platt coming in, or Billy Greer on bass. There has been a lot of different people coming and going, but it’s all under the auspices of the band. We go out and do what we do best, which is write and play Kansas music.”

Kansas performed in Alabama recently, playing on Feb. 3 at the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham. Kansas also stopped in Huntsville on Oct. 26, 2023, appearing at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall . The band’s history in the state includes a memorable visit to Huntsville in the 1970s, rehearsing at the Von Braun Center and filming video clips for songs such as “Reason to Be.”

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Kansas fans have been posting messages of support for Ehart on social media, wishing him a speedy recovery. They’ve also been offering kudos for Holmquist as he fills in behind the kit. Here’s a sampling from Facebook , where Kansas has 1.4 million followers:

“I’m praying now for Phil and Laurie and their family, as well as all of the Kansas family. May God’s healing and peace be with Phil in these days and always. Please give him my love and regards. Eric is a fantastic drummer and a great guy. I wish him all the best as well.” — Stephen Simpson

“Wishing you a healthy recovery Phil. You’re a great drummer! I was lucky enough to get one of your sticks at a Milwaukee show. It’s with my other Kansas memorabilia.” — Gerri Bittner Stodola

“Best wishes and good health to Phil. His drumming has been inspiring to many of us and his playing last summer was incredible given he had an arm injury - Midwestern Tough. Eric is a powerhouse as well.” — Tim Baumann

“The drum kit is in good hands with Eric. Best wishes and prayers to Phil and his family and the entire Kansas organization.” — Jeff Patrick

“So So overlooked as one of the best drummers ever. I am So So happy that he wasn’t taken from us. Prayers for a speedy (as fast as his drumming) recovery.” — William Ereth

“I learned to play the drums listening to Phil starting with Masque then Song for America. Many of his amazingly creative drum parts still challenge me to this day. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery. Truly one of the most publicly underrated greats of all time. The fans know and appreciate him and his commitment to excellence.” — Ronn Sprague

“God bless you Phil, best of luck with everything and recovery. Thank you for the last ten years of memories I saw you on the road with my Dad many times. My first show was for the 40th anniversary tour when Steve was still jamming in the band with you. Changed my life. Then, I had the pleasure to say hi after you signed my point of known return album at another show. You gave us some of the best memories of all time. I will always preach Kansas forever.” — Rafael Baglio

“Best wishes to Phil!! Bless you and we will all be praying for your healing and your happiness of course. Thank you for all the years you’ve entertained the masses!!” — Sandy Johnson Patton

“Take it easy Phil. I want you to Carry On My Wayward Son! Perhaps that was a Miracle out of Nowhere reminder for you to slow it down and enjoy!!! You are a member of my Favorite Band!!! My first Rock Concert too back in 1981 when I was a H.S. freshman. Prayers to you for a fast recovery and Live Long and Prosper too!!!” — Greg Kraemer

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Lucinda Williams Announces 50th Anniversary Tour in 2024

A mericana legend Lucinda Williams just announced a 50th-anniversary tour of the US this year to celebrate her long and illustrious career! The brief tour will mostly span dates on the East Coast and will be quite different from your typical anniversary tour. Some dates will involve performances of Williams’ best work. Other dates will be immersive, multi-media experiences called “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” which will involve songs, visuals, and stories that honor the singer/songwriter’s life and career. This isn’t a tour to miss!

The Lucinda Williams 2024 Tour will begin on June 8 in Plymouth, Minnesota at Hilde Performance Center with performances of her greatest hits. The brief tour will close on June 21 in Knoxville, Tennessee at Bijou Theatre with a multi-media experience show.

Tickets to the upcoming 50th-anniversary tour will be available through Williams’ website , where a presale event will kick off today. General on-sale will begin on April 12, except for the Knoxville date, which will go on sale April 19. 

If your tour date sells out, take a look at Stubhub to see if any tickets are available there. Stubhub is our third-party ticketing platform of choice because they have the FanProtect Program in place, which ensures that all purchases on the platform are legitimate. It’s worth checking out.

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Lucinda Willians 2024 Tour Dates

June 8 – Plymouth, MN – Hilde Performance Center

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ABBA fans celebrate 'Waterloo' Eurovision victory, 50 years on

Chloe Veltman

Members of the Mark de Lisser Singers perform the iconic ABBA song 'Waterloo' at Waterloo Station in London on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption

Members of the Mark de Lisser Singers perform the iconic ABBA song 'Waterloo' at Waterloo Station in London on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Fans of the Swedish supergroup ABBA gathered Saturday in England, Sweden and elsewhere to celebrate the hit song "Waterloo" on the 50th anniversary of its victory at the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Swedish Television hosted En Fest För ABBA (A Party For ABBA), a tribute concert in honor of the band, in Stockholm on Saturday evening. The king and queen of Sweden were in attendance, though none of the band members were there.

Earlier in the day, singers and a pianist regaled commuters with a tribute to the song at Waterloo train station in London.

Piano Moments Waterloo Station London #waterloo50th #ABBA #Eurovision #Abbawaterloo @ABBA @pjd1978 pic.twitter.com/mW3UYJv7RD — Jeff Day (@jeffd1963) April 6, 2024

Fans also gathered for a flash mob dance in Brighton to mark the occasion. The English coastal city hosted the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

ABBA performed "Waterloo" that day with glitter and gusto. One member (conductor Sven-Olof Walldoff) was even dressed as Napoleon.

The group's win was the first for Sweden in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was first staged in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland.

Telling the story of someone who "surrenders" to a lover, the song references Napoleon's surrender at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

"My, my / At Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender / Oh, yeah / And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way / The history book on the shelf/ Is always repeating itself / Waterloo / I was defeated, you won the war / Waterloo / Promise to love you forevermore..."

"Waterloo" went on to sell millions of copies, and topped the charts in several countries, including the U.S. Top 10.

It also propelled the band to global success. ABBA has by far outstripped every other Eurovision winner in this regard, with platinum-selling albums, tribute shows like the immersive ABBA Voyage experience in London, and movies like Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep.

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This year's Eurovision contest will take place in May — fittingly — in Malmö, Sweden. But the choice of host country has nothing to do with ABBA's victory five decades ago. With rare exceptions, Eurovision is always hosted by the country that won the previous year's contest. Swedish singer Loreen won the 2023 competition with "Tattoo."