Boomer Rock 'n' Rollers on Tour
2008 Tour News
Old rock 'n' rollers never die -- they just keep on touring! Once again this year, many classic rock artists and bands are back on the road. Check out our listings below to see when an old favorite might be in your neighborhood.
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B.B. King B.B. King has played more than 10,000 shows in his career which spans nearly 60 years. Whenever the King of the Blues brings his venerable guitar Lucille on stage, the performance becomes an unforgettable classic. |
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The Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston have the Beach Boys Band out celebrating the warmth of the sun once again, in their annual summer ritual. Also see info about both past and present members of the band on their websites, plus podcasts linked to their blog. |
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Billy Joel Billy Joel, the quintessential American boomer, songwriter, composer, singer and performer will be releasing "The Stranger 30th Anniversary Legacy Edition Deluxe Box set" on July 8th, to help celebrate 30 wonderful years be sure to pick this up! Also be sure to check out Billy Joel on tour in an area near you! |
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The Black Crowes While The Black Crowes may not be Boomers, they sure know how to rock n' roll like them! With the release of "War Paint" The Black Crowes first full length, all new studio made album in 7 years, they are on the road again! Be sure to check out their latest tour schedule to see if they are playing in a city near you! |
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Bob Dylan Bob Dylan -- Singer, songwriter, author, musician, and poet, was recognized for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power" was awarded with the Pulitzer Prize On April 7th. It's been a big year for Bob Dylan, winning the Pulitzer Prize and the realease of "I’m Not There"; an unconventional journey into the life and times of Bob Dylan. He is also doing a worldwide tour this year. See the links to see if he's playing in a town near you! |
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Bon Jovi With the chart topping success of their Grammy-winning country single "Who Says You Can't Go Home," it's no surprise that Jon Bon Jovi and the boys upped the ante by recording an entire album paying homage to Nashville, Tennesse. Which according to Jon is all about songs and songwriters. With the release of the album "Lost Highway" they also launched their Lost Highway Tour, be sure to check it out! |
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Boston Do you remember where you were when your first heard “More Than a Feeling”? Boston's self-titled first album has sold over 17 million copies, and has seen more then a few resurgences in sales over the years. Be sure not to miss Boston performing many of their classic hits this summer. According to their website, their set list will be including some fan favorites that have not been on the set lists for many years. |
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band After 5 years, the GRAMMY Award-winning Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are back with a new studio album, "Magic", and a brand new tour! This tour brought a few unexpected surprises, like the loss of their beleoved orgnist and keyboard player; Danny Federici, but Bruce and the E street band are going to continue to keep rocking on in his memory. |
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Chicago The boys from Chicago celebrate their 40th anniversary with a new 2-CD collection, along with another long summer tour. And for a double dose of classic rock fun, be sure to see the shows when Chicago and the Doobie Brothers tour together in June and July. |
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Creedence Clearwater Revisted Former members of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival; Stu Cook and Doug Clifford may not have intendend this, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisted has taken on a life of its own! Launched in 1995 so they could once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits, classic hits of a generation. Though the pair initially only planned to play private parties, Creedence Clearwater Revisited now performs up to 100 shows a year and has released the album, "Recollection". |
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Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash have been called "the voice of an entire generation." They are one of the many influential acts of the original Woodstock era. They have been acknowledged and admired worldwide for their beatiful three-part harmonies, inspired songwriting, and amazing musicianship. Be sure to check the links to see if their tour is coming to your city! |
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The Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers are one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands of the '70s, they evolved from a mellow, post-hippie jam band to a soul-inflected pop band. Over a decade they earned a variety of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., with radio hits like "Black Water," and "China Grove." This reunion tour is not one to miss! For more details see the links. |
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Eagles What a long...strange wait it's been! Don Felder has left, a generation has grown into adulthood, and finally, The Eagles return with a brand new studio album! Their first since 1979's "The Long Run". With the release of this new album The Eagles are also shaking a leg out there on the road again. Check out the links for more details! |
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Earth, Wind & Fire Earth Wind & Fire was one of the most commercially popular funk bands of the '70s, they incorporated jazz, smooth soul, gospel, pop, rock & roll, psychedelia, blues, folk, African music, and, later on, disco. If you want to get your groove on to a little funky soul, don't miss Earth Wind & Fire on tour once again, possibly in a town near you! |
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Elton John The release of the album "Rocket Man" marked a huge anniversary for Elton John - on March 25th, 2007, he celebrated his 60th birthday while breaking his own record with an unmatched 60th concert at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. No other entertainer has come close to matching this record! Elton John has been at the top of his game, continuing to play frequent, sell-out concerts all over the world along with his band. For more tour information, see the links! |
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Elvis Costello Its been thirty years since Elvis Costello's debut on the music sceane, he's been through many ups and downs but here he is, on tour once again! Check it out! |
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Eric Clapton It's been a busy year for Eric Clapton, filled with a world tour, an epic guitar festival, a highly-anticipated autobiography and the ultimate career CD retrospective. "Complete Clapton" is a 2-disc career-spanning album released by Reprise Records in stores now, conviently released at the same time as "Clapton, The Autobiography" in bookstores nationwide. Be sure to check out this amzing guitarist on tour now! |
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The Four Tops The legendary Four Tops who have been together since 1954, originating from Detriot Michigan. Major contributors to the Motwon scene, are on tour once again. They also just recently released an "Anthology" which compiles all of their significant chart hits over the years. See the links for more information. |
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Heart Ann and Nancy Wilson are the creativity behind the band Heart, they initially acheived success in the mid-'70s, only to reach greater heights after a major comeback a decade later. Now another decade after that! Ann and Nancy Wilson are on tour again, see tour details in the links provided. |
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James Taylor James Taylor has had an unforgettable career, with classics that we all know and love. This is an especially big year for him! 40 years of music making and he turns the big 60 this year! Be sure not to miss this wonderful tour! |
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Jethro Tull The 40th Anniversary of Jethro Tull is bringing them back on tour! The set-list will be chosen mainly from the first three albums with a few bits and pieces from a little later. Songs and tunes which defined the early Jethro Tull from blues band to eclectic, pre-prog inventiveness. |
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Jimmy Buffett It's been said there is nothing quite like a live Jimmy Buffett show. Throughout his almost 40-year career, Jimmy Buffett has established himself as the musical Mark Twain, he is a true American storyteller. Be sure not to miss him on tour this summer! |
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Joe Cocker Joe Cocker is considered one of the truly great rock voices of all time, a survivor of classic rock who has been writing, recording and touring prolifically for 40 years. His latest album "Hymn for My Soul" is a complex combination of blues, gospel, soul and folk, it contains music that spans the decades. In addition to covering classic Bob Dylan, he also re-styles Stevie Wonder, George Harrison, and John Fogerty. From the looks of it this is not an album to miss! |
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Journey Neal Schon (guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass), Deen Castronovo (drums) and new lead singer Arnel Pineda are hitting the road the summer, so be sure not to miss them on this latest and greatest tour! |
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KISS KISS has been revered as one of the best rock bands of all time! For those of you on the other side of the "pond" be sure to check out KISS' latest tour! |
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Leonard Cohen On the heels of his induction into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Leonard Cohen has announced his first tour in over 15 Years! Touring mostly in Canada and Europe, these will not be shows to miss! |
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, Lynyrd Skynyrd are still going strong with almost 65 albums, 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. Don't miss their latest tour, on now! |
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Neil Diamond The legendary Neil Diamond; singer, songwriter and performer, will be returning to stages across North America this year. His career began in the 1960's and with a few dips in popularity along the years he has mangaed to maintain a strong fan base. Fans of all ages and muscial tastes. His latest (long awaited) album "Home Before Dark" is also being released this year. Be sure to check out the links below for more information. Neil Diamond has been said to be a dynamic concert performer so don't miss this latest tour! |
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Neil Young "Chrome Dreams II" has been said to be Neil Young's finest work in years. Along with the release of this latest and greatest Neil Young is also on his latest european tour. |
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Queen & Paul Rodgers The Queen & Paul Rodgers 27-date arena tour will take them to 14 countries, and take the band to Northern Eurasia, Central and Southern Europe, and the UK, and then the tour is expected to wind up at the end of the year with the band's highly anticipated return to South America, the setting of some of its most historic tours in the early 1980's. If you are on that side of the pond be sure to look for them! |
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Robert Plant & Allison Krauss The amazing combination of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss will be blessing the stage, performing their own classics as well as songs from their new album; "Raising Sand". If you are only going to see one concert this year; this is it! |
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Rod Stewart With the release of "Still the Same...Great Rock Classics of our Time" Rod Stewart returns back to his roots. With landmark recordings of great songs originally written by his contemporaries, this is Rod Stewart's first rock album in over eight years. Rod Stewart has been able to change his sound and style multiple times, but one thing that has not changed is the power of his singing. 40 years later and his powerful voice is still the same. Check out his latest tour information in the links, hopefully he will be coming to a town near you! |
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Roger Waters The legendary Roger Waters is on short tour once again to grace all our ears with his unforgettable music. See if he is coming to a town near you below! |
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Steely Dan Preferring jazz, traditional pop, and blues, Steely Dan has over the years created a sophisticated, distinctive sound with beautiful melodies and complex harmonies. Be sure to check out their latest tour information! |
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Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks latest album "Crystal Visions" is a collection of songs from the past three decade of her career as a solo artist and as member of the legendary Fleetwood Mac. Starting out as struggling journeywoman and leaping to superstar via the fateful invitation to join Fleetwoood Mac, the singer who now bills herself as "the most successful female artist in rock history" looks back on the various facets of her career with this 16-track career retrospective. Stevie Nicks is also touring again this year, another show you do not want to miss! See the links for more information! |
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The Temptations "Legacy" is the brand new release from the classic Motown band, The Temptations. This latest album is being called "a high point in the remarkable career of America's premier super-group." In their fifth decade, the Temptations have brough a new freshness and fire to the world of music. "Legacy" is being called a "non-stop suite of red-hot hits, a bright new mix of sounds, grooves and, above all, soaring voices." Sounds like it is not an album to miss from classic Motown favorites. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better; the Temptations are also touring this year! So be sure to check them out! |
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Throughout their careers Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers never departed from their signature rootsy sound, but they have expanded it, bringing in psychedelic, Southern rock, and new wave influences. They are on touring again this summer, if you like a good show; be sure not to miss this concert in a town near you! |
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Yes Yes, one of the most successful bands of the '70s progressive rock, have proved to be one of the lingering success stories from that musical genre. Who are also touring again! Check out the dates in the links! |
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The Zombies The four remaining members of legendary British Invasion innovators The Zombies, Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White and Hugh Grundy, along with Keith Airey taking the place of Paul Atkinson, are touring once again! This is one world wide tour that you do not want to miss! |
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ZZ Top One of the only rock & roll group that's out there with its original members still aboard after almost 40 years, ZZ top is touring again this summer. Check below to see if they are coming to a town near you! |
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