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9 legendary bands who are playing farewell tours in 2023

This year will be your last chance to see Kiss, the Eagles, Foreigner ever play live

All good things come to an end – just ask Elton John , who wrapped up his long and illustrious career as a touring artist in July 2023, playing his last-ever gig in Stockholm, Sweden. He’s not the only musician stepping back from the road this year – a host of fellow rock icons have announced their retirement. There are two caveats: the is that some are only retiring from touring, rather than ceasing to exist as a band, while the second is that musicians often do change their minds (we’re looking at you, Mötley Crüe, with your so-called ‘Cessation Of Touring’ contract ). But here are nine bands who are definitely saying goodbye in 2023, so make sure you get your tickets before they disappear from the stage for good.

Announced way back in 2019, Kiss ’ End Of The Road tour is finally reaching, well, the end of the road. Granted, they’ve already said they were retiring from touring once before – in 2000 the original line-up embarked on the seemingly definitive The Farewell Tour – but this time it’s for real. “At some point, you’ve got to have some dignity and pride and quit while the gettin’s good,” Gene Simmons recently told Classic Rock . The tour, and their career as a live band wraps up, appropriately enough, with two hometown shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 1 and 2, 2023.

The country rock superstars’ original and very acrimonious break-up in 1980 seemed pretty definitive, only for them to reconvene 14 years later with the winkingly-titled Hell Freezes Over live album. Since then the Eagles have endured lawsuits from aggrieved former members and the death of founder and guitarist Glenn Frey in 2016. But now they’ve decided enough is enough and are officially wrapping up their final tour this Fall, with a show in Saint Paul, Minnesota, because that’s where every band so significantly tied up with the mythology of California should take their final bow.

Dead & Company

This one’s done and dusted. On July 16, 2023, the most successful of the Grateful Dead offshoots played their third and allegedly final show in their hometown of San Francisco. The three-night stand drew 120,000 rapturous Deadheads – perhaps even a few still riding out the brown acid from Woodstock. Significantly diminishing the air of finality around the final show, guitarist (and non-canon Grateful Dead member) John Mayer tweeted that Dead & Company “is still a band — we just don’t know what the next show will be.”

A slight fudge, this one, given that Aerosmith ’s Peace Out tour finishes in January 2024, but what’s a month between friends? Still, after 50-odd years of drugs, bust-ups, rehab and killer grade rock’n’roll, the Bad Boys From Boston are finally hanging up their scarves with a gig in Montreal. ‘What about their hometown?’ you ask. New Year’s Eve, thank you very much. The only downside is that original drummer Joey Kramer won’t be taking his bows with them - he’s absent from the tour.

Sometime in the late 70s or early 80s, a silent, high-level agreement was seemingly reached that compelled every radio station on the planet to play at least one Foreigner song per hour. It’s carried the AOR godfathers through to today, even if guitarist Mick Jones is the only remaining original member – and he rarely appears with them live these days due to health issues. But the time has finally come to wind everything the grandly-named Historic Final Tour, which ends in Holmdel, New Jersey. Will original singer Lou Gramm join them? We can but hope.

Kenny Loggins

In March, the 75-year-old Loggins announced his bluntly titled This Is It farewell tour, though he assuaged weeping yacht rock fans everywhere by adding that he was only done with “major touring” rather than hanging up his beard trimmer for good. The tour winds up in Santa Barbara in November, though given his pedigree as both a member of Loggins & Messina and as a solo artist, he’s got a hell of a set list to draw on. “I’ll be playing songs that I feel sum up the emotional story of my music. This will include 90 percent of the hits and 10 or so percent of the deeper cuts.”

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George Clinton and his multi-headed P-Funk collective revolutionised both funk and rock in the 70s, and he hasn’t stopped since. Until now, that is - P-Funk’s Just For The Funk Of It! Final Tour?!? is set to end in December in San Antonio. The 82-year-old announced back in 2018 that he had played his final show with P-Funk, so he’s come out retirement to retire. And the question marks in the tour’s name kind of leave the door open should he wish to don the star-shaped sunglasses and Bacofoil cape one more time in the future.

Most bands wait until they’re at least in their 70s before they bid adieu, but Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin is a mere stripling at 54. Still, he’s decided to call time on the band he co-founded in Seattle in the early 1990s with a farewell tour that will mark both the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album and the release of this year’s aptly-titled swansong LP The Long Goodbye (which also gives its name to this tour). “My music career had become so encompassing of my time… that I realized that I had not given my family what they actually needed from me, which was me,” he recently told DJ Eddie Trunk.

The Georgia new wave icons actually called in quits with a farewell tour in August 2022, but it seems that you can’t keep a good band down and they’re back for one last set of dates in the shape of a Vegas residency, which runs through to September and fill be followed by one (allegedly) honest-to-god last show in Huntington Beach, California in November.

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"It's a very difficult decision to come to," founder Mick Jones tells Billboard.

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Forty-five years after it felt like the first time for Foreigner, the veteran rock troupe is planning to tour for the very last time.

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The band, formed during 1976 by British guitarist Mick Jones, will launch its Historic Farewell Tour next July 6 in Alpharetta, Ga., with 32 U.S dates running through Sept. 3 in Holmdel, N.J. Loverboy will be opening. More legs, both domestic and overseas, are on tap through the end of 2024.

“Foreigner is a completely revitalized band with a whole new energy that has won the hearts of our fans all over the world, and I want to go out while the band is still at the top of its game,” Jones, 77, tells Billboard . “I had the idea that was to become Foreigner back in 1974, and I was 30 years old at the time. By the end of our farewell tour, over 50 years will have passed, and that’s a long time to be on the road.”

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“We’re at an era in life where a lot of bands from the ’70s are right on the ragged edge of still being able to do shows. I see other musicians sometimes that I go, ‘Wow, that was disappointing,’ and I don’t want to be someone that other people say that about. I want to do this band the way it’s supposed to be, and when it’s not like that I don’t want to be doing it.”

Since its formation, Foreigner has released nine studio albums — five of them multi-platinum, plus the 1982 hits set Records — and sold more than 50 million records worldwide. It’s also notched nine top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including rock radio staples such as “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent” and the chart-topping power ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is.” More than two dozen members have been part of the roster over the years, and members of the first two lineups made a series of guest appearances with the current lineup during 2017 and 2018.

Foreigner has a number of concerts scheduled this month and also in the spring, prior to the farewell tour launch — including March and April residencies at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Hansen adds that while Foreigner is calling a halt to touring it may not go away entirely. “I’m sure there might be the odd or occasional things we do,” the frontman says. “You can never say never about things. But for me this (tour) is it. It’s not like one of these, like we’ve seen, ploys to get people out to shows.”

Both Hansen and Jeff Pilson, Foreigner’s bassist since 2004, say that Foreigner – whose last studio album, Can’t Slow Down , came out in 2009 — may release some new music in the near future, too. “There’s a whole bunch of stuff in different stages of completion, so that’s not outside the realm of possibility,” Hansen predicts. Pilson says that Jones has been writing material with Marti Frederiksen that he expects the band to work on at some point.

“There’s probably four I’m aware of that are close, and some other snippets,” Pilson says. “Chances are there won’t be a whole new (album). I can see some new songs being added to some kind of a package or some kind of a single. I definitely see some new material coming, hopefully within the next year. We don’t need new material, but it’s always nice to have.”

The full itinerary for the first leg of the tour: Thu July 6th Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Sat July 8th West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Sun July 9th Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Tue July 11th Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre Fri July 14th Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Tue July 18th Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre Wed July 19th St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Fri July 21st Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center Sat July 22nd Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Mon July 24th Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center Tue July 25th Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Fri July 28th Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater Sat July 29th Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake Tue August 1st Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center Wed August 2nd Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Fri August 4th Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Sat August 5th Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center Tue August 8th Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Wed August 9th Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion Fri August 11th Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion Sat August 12th Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Mon August 14th Austin, TX – Moody Center Wed August 16th Denver, CO – Ball Arena Fri August 18th Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheater Sun August 20th Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion Mon August 21st Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater Wed August 23rd Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater Thu August 24th Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre Weds August 30th Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater Fri September 1st Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena Sat September 2nd Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview Sun September 3rd Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

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The eagles announce “the long goodbye” – the band’s final tour.

"The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.  So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

With love and gratitude, The Eagles

After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the Eagles will embark on their final tour, “The Long Goodbye”.

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The Eagles are ready to fly one last time, soaring for a farewell tour this fall to cap off their five decades of touring.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the “Hotel California” and “Desperado” hitmakers said in a Thursday statement .

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

The Los Angeles-formed rock band — eternally associated with the Southern California country-rock sound — will launch their Long Goodbye tour in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7, announcing 12 additional dates Thursday with the possibility of more to come. However, no California dates have yet been announced.

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“The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set,” said the band, whose current lineup includes drummer and vocalist Don Henley, famed guitarist Joe Walsh, bassist Timothy B. Schmit and guitarist Vince Gill. Gill joined the band after founding member and guitarist Glenn Frey died at 67 in 2016 . (Frey’s son Deacon also played with the band for nearly five years before announcing his departure in 2022 .)

“The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up,” they said. “Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The six-time Grammy Award-winning group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by contemporary act Steely Dan, whose members will be commemorating their own half-century spanning career as well.

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The bands have scheduled shows through mid-November in Boston, Newark, Denver, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C., Lexington, Ky., and St. Paul, Minn. The full schedule can be found here . The Long Goodbye tour follows their recently expanded Hotel California tour , named for their landmark 1976 album that they played in its entirety during the tour, which wrapped in Baltimore in April.

Presale tickets and VIP packages for the Long Goodbye will be made available July 12 for all announced shows. General on-sale begins July 14.

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Foreigner announces farewell concert tour starting in July 2023

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Legendary rock band Foreigner announces farewell tour and performs a live medley with members of a high school choir on "Fox & Friends."

Foreigner is about to hit the road one final time.

During an appearance on " Fox & Friends " on Monday, Kelly Hansen, lead singer of Foreigner, announced that the band is planning its farewell tour, which is set to start in July 2023.

"Our plan is to kind of travel to all the places we've ever played before, before it's all over," Hansen explained. "We can't do it in one year. We can't do the whole world in one year, so we're going to do the U.S. next year and then the rest of the world in 2024."

There are many reasons they chose to retire from touring, with Hansen citing the continued difficulty of hitting high notes and the constant time away from home as a few.

Kelly Hansen announced that Foreigner is embarking on its farewell tour in July 2023. (Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)

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"It's mixed. It's important for me personally that we're delivering these songs as they need to be, and it gets harder for me every year singing high tenor songs. I have a high standard, and that's really important. I would rather quit while we were doing it at our best," he said. "For the last 17 years, and it takes a little bit of a toll on you. When COVID came, I finally saw four seasons at my house for the first time. I look forward to spending time with my new wife and family, that's going to be great. I have a lot of other things that I'm passionate about in life."

In a statement released by the band, Hansen expressed how grateful he was for the fans who have supported the band since the beginning. He says he understands that fans will be upset by the news, but he knows the time has come for him and the rest of the band to enjoy some time at home.

The band was formed in 1976 and released their biggest hit in 1984 with "I Want to Know What Love Is." Their song, "Waiting for a Girl Like You," reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for a record-setting 10 weeks. In total, they had 14 singles reach the Top 20 on the charts.

Foreigner is one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, releasing nine studio albums , with five of them going multi-platinum. The album "Records," a compilation of the band's first four albums, went on to sell more than 50 million copies worldwide.

Foreigner is considered one of the most popular rock bands of their time. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Joining Hansen on "Fox & Friends," was the OneVoice choir from Briarcrest Christian School, which won a contest to perform with Foreigner.

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"We've been working with Grammy Foundation for 10 years to have choirs sing. On the farewell tour, we're going to do a new thing where up to five choirs are going to open for us at every show," Hansen said. "We really want to support the arts in schools. It's the first thing that's stopped when budgets go."

While on "Fox & Friends," Hansen performed with OneVoice and sang a medley of some of the band's biggest hits and fan favorites.

While on "Fox and Friends," Hansen performed with the Briarcrest Christian School choir. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

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Foreigner Announces Extensive Farewell Tour

Juke box heroes and arena rock mainstays  Foreigner  announced the first leg of dates for an extensive farewell tour that will carry the band through summer 2023, with additional dates to be announced.

The band’s final tour will kick off on July 6th at  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA, with dates around the South, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, West, Texas, and California. After subsequent stops in Detroit, MI, Uncasville, CT, and Syracuse, NY, the tour’s first leg is set to wrap on September 3rd at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Billboard reports the group plans to announce additional North American and overseas dates that will extend through the end of 2024. ’80s Canadian rock band Loverboy  will provide support throughout the tour.

“Many years ago, I wrote a song called ‘Feels Like The First Time’ and today we are launching one last worldwide tour,” guitarist Mick Jones said in a statement. “We will be presenting a show that I know will have the same enthusiasm as our very first appearances. The tour will start this summer in America and we hope to get to every place that we have played over the last several years. While I’m sure our fans will have mixed feelings about the end of the road for the band, I know our shows are going to delight audiences everywhere.”

Founded in New York City in 1976 by Jones, King Crimson multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald , and vocalist Lou Gramm , Foreigner achieved breakthrough success the following year with the band’s self-titled debut album, which included career-defining songs “Feels Like The First Time” and “Cold as Ice”. The group’s popularity grew with subsequent hits like “Hot Blooded”, “Double Vision”, “Urgent”, “Juke Box Hero”, and “I Want to Know What Love Is”, the band’s only Number One in the U.S.

Foreigner has continued to perform and record in recent years, with Jones remaining as the last original member. Gramm left the band back in 2003, though he has made appearances at recent shows. McDonald, who left the band in 1980, also returned to play some shows with the band before his death earlier this year. The band’s current lineup features Jones, vocalist Kelly Hansen , bassist Jeff Pilson , keyboardist  Michael Bluestein , guitarist Bruce Watson , guitarist Luis Maldonado , and drummer Chris Frazier .

Tickets for Foreigner’s farewell tour will go on sale this Friday, November 18th. Pre-sale tickets are available now with code URGENT. View a full list of dates below, and for tickets and more information, visit the band’s website .

Foreigner 2023 Tour Dates

July 6 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre July 8 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre July 9 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre July 11 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheatre July 14 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP July 18 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre July 19 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 21 – Indianapolis, IN @ Ruoff Music Center July 22 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center July 25 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage July 28 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater July 29 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake August 1 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center August 2 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach August 4 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion August 5 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center August 8 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek August 9 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion August 11 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion August 12 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion August 14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center August 16 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena August 18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater August 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion August 21 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheater August 23 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheater August 24 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre August 30 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater September 1 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Arena September 2 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview September 3 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

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The Eagles announce ‘Long Goodbye’ farewell tour: ‘This is our swan song’

The Eagles have taken it to the limit.

The legendary rock group has announced its final tour, dubbed “The Long Goodbye.”

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful,” the band said in a statement . “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.”

Thirteen shows have initially been announced, with more to come.

“During ‘The Long Goodbye,’ the Eagles — Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025,” a press release for the tour said.

The band says “the difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights” may result in returning to select cities for additional dates, if the interest is there.

“Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” the group said. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The Eagles are one of music's most enduring acts. Formed in 1971, they have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide and won six Grammy Awards, and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Their album "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" is the bestselling album in history, certified 38 times platinum.

Where will the Eagles perform during their farewell tour?

The first batch of shows will kick off Sept. 7 in New York City. Here is the full slate of dates that have been announced so far.

• Sept. 7 — New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 11 — Boston — TD Garden
• Sept. 16 — Newark, New Jersey — Prudential Center
• Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, New York — UBS Arena
• Oct. 5 — Denver — Ball Arena
• Oct. 9 — Indianapolis — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Oct. 13 — Detroit — Little Caesars Arena
• Oct. 17 — Cleveland — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Nov. 2 — Atlanta — State Farm Arena
• Nov. 7 — Charlotte, North Carolina — Spectrum Center
• Nov. 9 — Raleigh, North Carolina — PNC Arena
• Nov. 14 — Lexington, Kentucky — Rupp Arena
• Nov. 17 — St. Paul, Minnesota — Xcel Energy Center

Who will join the Eagles on their farewell tour?

Steely Dan, who, like the Eagles, is in the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame, will join the band on the tour.

How do I get tickets to the Eagles' farewell tour?

Presale tickets and VIP packages will go on sale July 12 for all announced shows, while a general on-sale will begin July 14 at 10 a.m. local time.

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The Eagles will embark on their own long road out of Eden this fall for a farewell tour expected to last into 2025.

"We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful," the band said in a statement. "Everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle."

Dubbed The Long Goodbye, the Eagles' final shows will kick off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Only the first handful of dates are being announced with Boston (Sept. 11), Denver (Oct. 5), Atlanta (Nov. 2) and St. Paul, Minnesota (Nov. 17) among them.

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Also along for the jaunt will be Steely Dan, longtime contemporaries of the band who will commemorate their own five-decade-plus career.

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In announcing their plans to end their "52-year odyssey," the Eagles – composed of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – noted they will play as many shows in each market as the audience demands, even if it requires returning to certain cities. The band will be joined onstage, as they have since the 2016 death of founding member Glenn Frey, by Vince Gill and Frey's son, Deacon.

Shortly after Frey's death at the age of 67, Henley indicated the Eagles would no longer tour. But following a pair of special classic-rock-focused festivals in 2017 – Classic West and Classic East, organized by their longtime manager Irving Azoff – they resumed regular live performances.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and six-time Grammy winners have played more than 1,000 concerts throughout their 50 years of touring. Their recently wrapped Hotel California Tour – named for their landmark 1976 album, which they played in its entirety with a backing orchestra – grossed about $250 million over 90 shows, according to music industry trade publication Pollstar.

In thanking fans for their years of support, the band concluded, "This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on."

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Here is the first round of dates for the Eagles farewell tour

• Sept. 7 - New York, NY Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 11 - Boston, MA TD Garden
• Sept. 16 - Newark, NJ Prudential Center
• Sept. 20 - Belmont Park, NY UBS Arena
• Oct. 5 - Denver, CO Ball Arena
• Oct. 9 - Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Oct. 13 - Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
• Oct. 17 - Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Nov. 2 - Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
• Nov. 7 - Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
• Nov. 9 - Raleigh, NC PNC Arena
• Nov. 14 - Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
• Nov. 17 - St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

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7 Bands Bidding Farewell on Tour in 2023

by Tina Benitez-Eves July 10, 2023, 11:52 am 1 Comment

Just as Elton John played his final concert on Saturday (July 8) in Stockholm, Sweden, a number of other artists are following suit and saying goodbye to their touring days in 2023. Earlier in 2023, Ted Nugent revealed that he wasn’t done making music, but it was “ Adios Mofo ” when it came to touring. He is set to go on the road one last time this year.

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On July 16, 2023, Dead & Company , formed in 2015 with John Mayer and Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir, and drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, are playing their final show together (sans Kreutzmann). The group will take its final bow where it all began, in the Grateful Dead’s hometown of San Francisco, California.

For some acts, the farewell tour has been endless. Devo has been advertising their shows as The Farewell Tour, Celebrating 50 Years for several years now, while George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic have also been on their unending Funk of It! Final Tour?!? for a few years with no end in sight.

In 2020, David Coverdale was forced to postpone his farewell tour with Whitesnake due to the pandemic. He also canceled several European shows and a North American tour with the  Scorpions in 2022 following treatment for an upper respiratory infection and other health issues. Coverdale said that the band’s farewell tour is unlikely to happen in 2023. “I’m working now on a torn rotator cuff,” said Coverdale . “So literally, this year, I gave my fantastic band the year off.”

With some farewells still in limbo, others appear to be full steam ahead. Here’s a look at seven bands bidding their adieus in 2023.

After more than 50 years, the  Eagles  will close the chapter on their touring days with their The Long Goodbye Final Tour. The tour will kick off in the fall of 2023, and dates are expected to run through 2025. The final tour is still in its planning stages, according to the band, with more dates possibly added on at a later date.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe, keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals, and setbacks of many kinds,” said the band in a statement on their 12-date tour, which will feature  Steely Dan . “We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long-run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

Eagles Tickets HERE .

2. Foreigner

Foreigner will close their touring days with their The Historic Farewell Tour , featuring special guest Loverboy. Throughout their final tour, the band will invite choirs to open the shows with an a cappella performance of classic rock songs.

“The time has come,” said singer Kelly Hansen in a statement. “We have more or less lived our lives on the road for almost eighteen years. We have always strived to give you our best and we intend to finish this the same way. Foreigner has a brilliant and increasingly demanding catalogue of songs to sing and I refuse to give them less than they deserve.”

Foreigner Tickets  HERE .

Mr. Big reunited, to say a proper goodbye in 2023. For each show during their last tour, the band will perform their 1991 album, Lean into It — including their sing-along ballad hit “To Be With You” — in its entirety.

Originally comprised of vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Pat Torpey, the band first split in 2002. The group later reunited in 2008 and released What If… in 2010, followed by The Stories We Could Tell i n 2014, and Defying Gravity in 2017. Torpey died in 2018 from complications with Parkinson’s disease. Nick D’Virgilio of Spock’s Beard will fill in for the late drummer on the band’s final tour.

Mr. Big Tickets HERE .

4. Candlebox

Candlebox vocalist Kevin Martin said that he plans to retire after the 30th anniversary of the band’s eponymous 1993 debut album. For their final tour, Candlebox is taking 3 Doors Down along for the ride on their The Long Goodbye Tour.

The band’s tour will feature a setlist spanning the band’s eight albums, and their 30-year career. The band is releasing their final album together, The Long Goodbye , on August 25. Later this year, the band is also set to release a documentary, Far Behind: The Candlebox Story. In 2022, the band also released their documentary,  Far Behind: The Candlebox Story.

Candlebox Tickets HERE .

5. The B-52s

After more than 45 years of touring together, The B-52s have extended their farewell trek with a five-night residency at The Venetian in Las Vegas before their presumed final show at the Darker Waves festival in Huntington Beach, California on November 18. Joining The B-52s’ for their final hurrahs on stage are guests The Tubes and KC & the Sunshine Band.

“Who knew what started as a way to have some fun and play music for our friends at house parties in Athens in 1977 would evolve into over 45 years of making music and touring the world,” said The B-52s’ Kate Pierson in a statement. “It’s been cosmic.”

The B-52s Tickets HERE .

6. Aerosmith

After more than five decades together, Aerosmith revealed their final tour will kick off in 2023. The band’s Peace Out Tour is set to run from September 2023 to January 2024 with special guests The Black Crowes.

Formed in 1970, the band released 15 albums together, including their most recent,  Music From Another Dimension! , in 2012. For this tour, founding drummer Joey Kramer, who recently took a temporary leave from the band, will also sit out this final run of dates. John Douglas will fill in for Kramer.

Aerosmith Tickets HERE .

After more than five decades of performing together, KISS recently revealed the final dates of their End of the Road Farewell Tour . The trek will conclude with two shows in their hometown of New York City at Madison Square Garden on December 1 and 2.

The band’s final two shows are taking place nearly 51 years to the day KISS played their very first show together on January 30, 1973, at the Popcorn Club in Queens, New York.

“It’s happy and sad because things come to an end,” Gene Simmons recently told American Songwriter. “Your life and my life, even the planet we’re on at some point is just going to stop and maybe that’s OK.” 

KISS Tickets HERE .

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Aerosmith Farewell Tour “Peace Out” – 2024 and 2025 Tour Dates

As one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, Aerosmith is preparing to take their final bow with the “Peace Out” farewell tour , spanning 2024 and 2025 . For over five decades, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer captivated audiences all around the globe with their blues-based hard rock sound, incorporating pop rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and rhythm and blues. This rich musical fusion has inspired countless rock artists who followed in their footsteps.

Often hailed as “the Bad Boys from Boston” and “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” Aerosmith’s Farewell Tour marks the end of an era, offering fans a bittersweet yet exhilarating opportunity to celebrate the legacy of a band that has shaped the very fabric of rock ‘n’ roll.

Whether you’ve been a fan since their early days or discovered their music during their comeback during the late 80s and early 90s, the “Peace Out” Tour promises to be a monumental event filled with nostalgia, energy, and timeless hits that have defined Aerosmith’s storied career. Discover everything you need to know in this article!

Aerosmith: America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band!

Aerosmith’s journey to becoming “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” is legendary. Formed in Boston in 1970, the band rose to prominence with their raw, blues-infused rock sound and electrifying stage presence. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1973, featured the iconic hit “Dream On,” setting the stage for their explosive rise to fame.

Throughout the 1970s, Aerosmith dominated the rock scene with successful albums like Toys in the Attic and Rocks , producing timeless classics such as “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way.” Their potent mix of hard rock and irresistible hooks mesmerized audiences and firmly secured their rightful place in rock history.

Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time , having sold over 150 million records worldwide , including over 85 million in the United States . They hold the record for the most total certifications by an American group , with 25 gold, 18 platinum, and 12 multi-platinum albums. Additionally, Aerosmith is tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American group .

They have achieved twenty-one Top 40 hits on the US Hot 100 and nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits and have received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards , six American Music Awards , and ten MTV Video Music Awards . In 2001, Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .

In 2013, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were individually inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame , highlighting their contribution to music beyond their performances. In 2020, the band received the prestigious MusiCares Person of the Year award , further solidifying their place in the music industry.

Aerosmith is throwing a big party with their “Peace Out” Farewell Tour , celebrating all the fantastic things they’ve done in the music world. Their performances promise to showcase their greatest hits, high-energy antics, and the undeniable chemistry that has kept them rocking for over 50 years.

Aerosmith Concert Schedule for 2024 and 2025: Peace Out – The Farewell Tour

On May 1, 2023, Aerosmith announced their farewell tour on Instagram with the following message: “ PEACE OUT! After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last go! “. One of the most significant American rock bands in history announced their final tour with a special announcement video. A stunning production featuring celebrities like Terry Crews, Ringo Starr, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, Slash, Bill Burr, Dolly Parton, and more, all expressing disbelief about the farewell tour. The video manages to be both funny and touching.

The band postponed their remaining “Peace Out” tour dates in September 2023 after Steven Tyler fractured his larynx and sustained vocal cord injuries . Initially, they postponed several shows, expecting to resume in 30 days. However, when Tyler’s injury was found to be worse than anticipated, the tour was further delayed to 2024.

In April 2024, Aerosmith announced the rescheduled dates for their “Peace Out Tour.” Each night, the band will pay homage to five decades of its groundbreaking hits as it celebrates over fifty years as America’s greatest rock band.

Check out Aerosmith Tour Dates and itinerary below to see when and where to catch them:

The tour will kick off in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on September 20, 2024, and make stops across the U.S. and Canada . Highlights include 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. The tour will conclude at Montreal’s Bell Centre on January 26, 2025. Additionally, there will be a special hometown show in Boston on New Year’s Eve 2024.

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  

Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” Opening Band: The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes will be the special guest for Aerosmith’s historic Farewell Tour, “Peace Out.” This tour will follow the release of their new album,  Happiness Bastards .

The Black Crowes, formed in 1984 by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, are an iconic American rock band known for their bluesy, Southern rock style. They gained widespread acclaim with their debut album Shake Your Money Maker in 1990 , which included hits like “Hard to Handle” and “She Talks to Angels.” Over the years, they’ve maintained a dedicated fan base and a reputation for electrifying live performances. With their new album and a spot on Aerosmith’s tour, The Black Crowes continue to prove their enduring influence on the rock music scene.

Aerosmith Tickets for “Peace Out: Farewell Tour” – Where to Buy?

To get your ticket for the “Peace Out: Farewell Tour,” which will begin next September and end in February of 2025, check out one of the links below. Secure your spot before it sells out!

https://www.aerosmith.com/tour

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https://www.stubhub.com/aerosmith-tickets/performer/10927

Aerosmith Setlist for “Peace Out” Tour

Here is a breakdown of Aerosmith’s live setlist from their first night at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on September 2023 before postponing the tour for this year:

1. Back In The Saddle 2. Love In An Elevator 3. Cryin’ 4. Janie’s Got A Gun 5. Adam’s Apple 6. Livin’ On The Edge 7. No More No More 8. Rag Doll 9. Hangman Jury 10. Seasons Of Wither 11. Movin’ Out 12. Stop Messin’ Around (Fleetwood Mac cover) 13. Rats In The Cellar 14. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing 15. Sweet Emotion 16. Toys In The Attic 17. Dream On 18. Walk This Way

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One 2024 Florida stop added for the Eagles' farewell tour, 'The Long Goodbye.' Get tickets now

The eagles' farewell tour is coming to hard rock live in hollywood in 2024.

Turns out, you can check in any time you like. The Eagles are coming to say goodbye in Florida after all.

After skipping the Sunshine State in the initial tour dates announced in July for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's farewell tour , the Eagles added six more stops last week, including a March 1, 2024 concert at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m., Presales and VIP ticket sales begin Wednesday, November 1 at 10 a.m.

The "Hotel California" band's farewell tour, "The Long Goodbye," marking the end of the group's "miraculous 52-year odyssey," is expected to run through 2025.

"We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful," the  band said in a statement.  "Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.

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"Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The Eagles announce farewell tour: 'The time has come for us to close the circle'

Where will The Eagles perform for their last tour?

The "Long Goodbye" tour started in New York in September and has played eight dates across the country so far. Coming up in 2023 and 2024 are:

• Nov. 2, 4: Atlanta; State Farm Arena.
• Nov. 7: Charlotte, North Carolina; Spectrum Arena.
• Nov. 9: Raleigh, North Carolina; PNC Arena.
• Nov. 14: Lexington, Kentucky; Rupp Arena.
• Nov. 17, 18: St. Paul, Minnesota; Xcel Energy Center.
• Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13: Los Angeles, California: Kia Forum
• Jan. 19: Phoenix; Footprint Center.
• Feb. 2: Austin, Texas; Moody Center ATX.
• Feb. 16: Houston; Toyota Center.
• March 1: Hollywood, Florida; Hard Rock Live.
• March 8: Chicago; United Center.
• March 13: Toronto; Scotiabank Arena.

More dates may be added.

When do Eagles tickets go on sale for the Hollywood, Florida show?

Presale tickets and VIP packages for the concert at the Hard Rock Live will be available starting Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time.

The general on-sale will start Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. local time. There is an overall 8-ticket limit for the event.

Where are the Eagles playing in Florida in 2024?

Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024. Shows starts at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Who will be onstage for The Eagles performances?

Steely Dan, longtime contemporaries of the band who will commemorate their own five-decade-plus career, will be part of the tour.

The Eagles — composed of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit — will be joined onstage, as they have since the  2016 death of founding member  Glenn Frey, by Vince Gill and Frey's son, Deacon.

When was the last time the Eagles played in Florida?

The Eagles just swung through the state with shows in Jacksonville and Tampa in March this year toward the end of their previous show, the "Hotel California 2023 Tour," commemorating their iconic 1976 album.

That 90-concert tour ran for four years (with a break during the pandemic) and grossed around $250 million, according to entertainment data site Pollstar .

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One of the most influential punk bands in music is coming to Massachusetts as part of their farewell tour.

After announcing the band’s final album “Smoke & Fiction,” X appears to be calling it quits after nearly 50 years in the music industry.

“The end is near,” the band said on Instagram , announcing a “Smoke & Fiction” tour named after the new record, which will be released on Aug. 2 .

The farewell tour is expected to start Saturday, July 6 in Kansas City, Missouri and end Oct. 30 in Columbia, South Carolina. X will stop in Massachusetts to perform at The Wilbur in Boston on Sept. 23.

The Los Angeles band — consisting of Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom and D. J. Bonebrake — has released eight albums to date, with “Smoke & Fiction” to be X’s ninth studio album.

“X was not only one of the most influential bands to crash out of the punk movement of the late ‘70s, but their music continues to be sonically groundbreaking,” the band’s website reads. “Songs written during the group’s inception are as relevant and inventive today as they were in 1977.”

X is “known for an exhilarating blend of punk, rockabilly, and blues, with a sound and style that outlived the movement,” the band’s AllMusic biography reads .

The band achieved some mainstream success, with singles like “Burning House of Love,” but has influenced various genres including punk rock, Americana and folk rock.

In 1991, music critic Robert Hilburn with the Los Angeles Times said X was one of the most influential bands of their era. X’s first two studio albums, “Los Angeles” and “Wild Gift,” were included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2003 . “Los Angeles” was also ranked 91st on Pitchfork’s “ Top 100 Albums of the 1980s ” in 2002.

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46 Farewell Tours: When Rock Stars Said Goodbye

The idea of announcing a farewell tour has long been a slippery slope.

Ozzy Osbourne , the Who , Elton John , Kiss , Phil Collins and Motley Crue are among the many who have made concrete plans to retire from the road. Others, including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and Eagles  singer and drummer Don Henley have hinted at different points that their bands could be approaching an end date but avoided fully committing to road retirement.

Not all goodbyes are premeditated, though. In some instances, bands didn’t realize they’d embarked on a farewell tour until after the final bow. Such was the case for Rush and their 2015 R40 tour . “It’s clear we are at a point in our career that we have to slow down and slow down dramatically,” frontman Geddy Lee said in a VH1 interview at the time. Even though guitarist Alex Lifeson thought the band could have played more, he came to appreciate the way things wrapped up. “There were lots of reasons – and very valid reasons for ending the tour in 2015 when we did,” he told UCR in 2021. “I’m glad we did because we ended off on a really high note. We were playing great.”

As classic rock fans have learned time and time again, farewell tours are rarely an actual goodbye. A 2014 " Cessation of Touring Agreement " wasn't enough to stop Motley Crue from announcing a reunion in 2019. The first Who farewell tour in 1982 was at least 40 years too early: The British rock legends continue to play shows. Kiss said goodbye in 2000, but it wasn't until 2018 that they felt like they had finally reached the " End of the Road ." When they play their final show on this current tour, will it really be the end?

Those artists and more are rounded up in the below list of 45 Farewell Tours: When Rock Stars Said Goodbye.

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These are the final tours from rock and metal bands that didn't end up being final , as well as the farewell tours that actually were farewell tours .

We all know a few bands that spring to mind when one thinks of a group that announced their impending demise with a supposed farewell tour , only for that same band to come back later with more shows .

Should those attending advertised "final" shows feel a duped once the band returns? And how can a group be trusted when they say they're embarking on a final tour if they've already done a farewell tour already?

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Either way, it's happened both ways numerous times, as we've collected for you here — bands that lived up to the "final tour" promise, and bands that later decided that they'd like to play more concerts, even though they did a farewell tour in the past.

Have you ever attened a final show or a farewell tour by a rock or metal band? If so, did that band ever come back with more shows after their supposed curtain call?

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"I believe we have made history in the world of progressive rock.” Renaissance announce farewell US tour...

Symphonic prog legends Renaissance have announced US dates for their ‘In Gratitude’ farewell tour for Autumn 2024.

The tour marks 54 years since the formation of the band and its 16th consecutive year of touring since its reactivation in 2009, and features the current line-up of Annie Haslam long-time musical associate Rave Tesar on piano, Mark Lambert on guitars/vocals, Geoffrey Langley on keyboards/vocals, Frank Pagano on drums, percussion/vocals, and John Galgano on bass.

“We are very proud but sad to announce our ‘In Gratitude’ farewell tour," says Haslam, now 77. "Where did the time go? Looking back over the years, I believe we have made history in the worlds of progressive and symphonic rock.

"Performing with Renaissance since 1971 has been my whole life. I still love singing these unique, surreal, dramatic and romantic songs and pairing up with some of the finest orchestras in the world. All of this was born from the music of Michael Dunford, John Tout, Terry Sullivan and Jon Camp combined with the emotional and poetic words of Betty Thatcher. Our music has filled the hearts and minds of many thousands of fans around the world.

"It started for me, with a dream from my childhood that ended in this miracle called Renaissance! Rave Tesar, is an extraordinary man and musician I have worked with in my solo band since 1989 and with Renaissance since 2009. He has also been a very big help in keeping the band 'alive'! Some very talented musicians have stepped into our band, and their devotion and hard work have added to the band’s touring longevity and personality."

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Reanissance In Gratitude Farewell tour dates 2024

Oct 17: NY New York The Town Hall

Oct 18: NY Albany Lewis A. Swyer Theatre at the Egg

Oct 19: CT Ridgefield The Ridgefield Playhouse

Oct 20: MA Boston City Winery

Oct 23: MY Rochester The Theater at Innovation Square

Oct 24: NY Homer Center for the Arts of Homer

Oct 25: NJ Newton The Newton Theatre

Oct 26: PA Lansdowne Lansdowne Theater

Oct 29: IL Edwardsville Wildey Theatre

Oct 30: IL Edwardsville Wildey Theatre

Iconic punk band announces final album, farewell tour: ‘The end is near’

• Updated: Jul. 05, 2024, 10:55 a.m. |
• Published: Jul. 05, 2024, 10:54 a.m.

The Los Angeles punk band X has announced their final album will be released Aug. 2. The band put on a strong and fun 75-minute show at Cleveland’s House of Blues in 2018, playing a 22-song set that spanned their fabled 40-year career. (Photo: Eric Heisig, Special to cleveland.com)

• Molly Walsh | [email protected]

LOS ANGELES, California – X, an iconic punk band, has announced their final album after playing together for nearly 50 years.

Founding members John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom and D. J. Bonebrake have announced “Smoke & Fiction,” their new and final album, will be released Aug. 2.

“The end is near,” the band shared in posts on Facebook and Instagram .

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Over the years, the band has released several critically acclaimed albums, topped the musical charts with regularity and performed top television shows such as Letterman and American Bandstand. The band’s first two studio albums, Los Angeles and Wild Gift are ranked by Rolling Stone among the top 500 greatest albums of all time.

In 2017, the band celebrated their 40th year anniversary in music with a Grammy Museum exhibit opening, a proclamation from the City of Los Angeles and being honored at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.

X is set to perform on the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio, July 17.

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Legendary punk band announces final album, farewell tour: ‘The end is near’

• Updated: Jul. 05, 2024, 2:23 p.m. |
• Published: Jul. 04, 2024, 8:21 p.m.

The Los Angeles punk band X performed in August 2023 at Cleveland’s House of Blues, playing a 22-song set that spanned the band's fabled career. (Photo: Eric Heisig, Special to cleveland.com)

• Mary Colurso | [email protected]

X , an iconic punk band, appears to be calling it quits after nearly 50 years in the music business.

Founding members John Doe, Exene Cervenka , Billy Zoom and D. J. Bonebrake have announced a new album, “Smoke & Fiction,” and they’re calling the Aug. 2 release “the ninth and final album” in social media posts .

“The end is near,” the band recently proclaimed on Facebook and Instagram , announcing a “Smoke & Fiction” tour named after the new record. Dates have been confirmed for July 6 through Oct. 30, including a show in Alabama.

X is set to perform on Oct. 26 at Iron City , 513 22nd St. South in Birmingham. General admission tickets for the 8 p.m. show are on sale via Ticketmaster , priced at $30 plus service charges.

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Right now, Birmingham is the only Alabama stop on X’s tour agenda, although the band is set to play in other Southern cities such as Memphis (Oct. 24), Nashville (Oct. 25) and Atlanta (Oct. 27).

A new single, “Big Black X,” premiered on June 24, heralding the August release of “Smoke & Fiction” on Fat Possum Records .

The members of X have yet to discuss the album and tour in detail, and it’s unclear if X will truly be heading off into the sunset, despite the wording used in the band’s social media posts. Fans are celebrating the new tour dates, however, even if X will be history when the shows end. At the same time, longtime listeners are mourning the band’s potential demise.

“Heading to Birmingham and Atlanta,” Bruce Bogoslavsky said in a Facebook comment. “Last night I decided to add South Carolina. Going to be singing and crying at the same time.”

“The last show X plays on this list will be in my hometown Columbia SC,” Jeremy Martin said on Facebook. “Insanity that I discovered them as a very young punk watching Decline. Come full circle and here we are. I cannot wait for this concert.”

X was founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, and has eight previous studio albums to its credit, 1980-2020, along with a handful of live albums. The influential band has continued to perform over the years and has a devoted core of admirers.

Exene Cervenka and John Doe of X pose with other punk musicians in Los Angeles, California, in 1977. (Photo by Ruby Ray/Getty Images)

“With Beats-poetry-and-noir-fiction inspired lyrics, alluring guy/girl co-lead vocals and unique mix of rock, punk and roots music, X released their essential debut album, ‘Los Angeles,’ in 1980,” AL.com’s Matt Wake said in a 2023 feature story . “More than 40 years later, the debut continues to resonate. The title track has been streamed more than 20 million times on Spotify.

“The music of X helped shape the next generation of great L.A. bands that followed them later in the ‘80s. Alt-rock lords Jane’s Addiction regularly covered X’s ‘Nausea’ onstage. Funkateers Red Hot Chili Peppers covered the X song ‘White Girl’ in concert and worked it into their ‘Mother’s Milk’ LP track ‘Good Time Boys.’

“X’s classic tetralogy — also including 1981 LP ‘Wild Gift,’ ‘82′s ‘Under the Big Black Sun’ and ‘83′s ‘More Fun in the New World’ — sound hot and new to this day,” Wake continued. “In 2003, Rolling Stone named ‘Los Angeles’ to the magazine’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ list . That X disc clocked in at number 287, between Grateful Dead’s ‘Anthem of the Sun’ (288) and Al Green’s ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ (286).”

During a 2023 interview, X’s Cervenka told Wake she considers herself to be in “the best band in the world.” The singer also talked about a new album that was in the works.

“It’s probably going to be even a little bit more ‘classic X’ than the last one in a way because we’re having more time out of the studio to work on songs,” Cervenka said. “Even though we’re just a little over halfway through with the songwriting and arranging, I would say it has a bit of like a wanderlust feel to it — which is odd because I’ve always had that my whole life.”

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At the time, X was touring on 2020′s “Alphabetland,” and Cervenka said the band was fortunate to have its original lineup on stage.

“You know, you hope to live a long healthy life and that’s hard to achieve, so I guess we just got lucky that we’re all still around,” Cervenka said. “I don’t know how else to put it.”

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Rock legend has no plans to return to road after farewell tour

• Updated: Jul. 01, 2024, 8:04 p.m. |
• Published: Jun. 30, 2024, 5:30 a.m.

Elton John performs his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at the JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday September 10, 2022. Scott Schild | [email protected] Scott Schild | [email protected]

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Elton John probably is not done making music, but anyone hoping to see the legendary performer back out on tour got some bad news this week.

The 77-year-old wrapped up his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” last year, and it appears that was really a farewell when it comes to touring. And we know that because “Entertainment Tonight” asked him this week if he had any plans to get back out there.

His answer?

Besides age, John has a pretty good reason as to why that is, too.

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“We’ve got our sons, you know, they’re getting into their teenage years now,” his husband, David Furnish, told “Entertainment Tonight.” “We don’t want to miss anything. We want to be present for that. It’s sort of a key decade, I think, in a child’s life.”

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ABC News said the couple has two sons — Zachary, who is 13, and Elijah, who is 11.

ABC did report that John seemed open to teaming up with Chappell Roan — Furnish is apparently pushing for that collaboration — as well as several other artists for new music.

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Iconic rock band postpones tour after singer reveals health battle

• Published: Jul. 03, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
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Lead singer Ann Wilson of the legendary rock band Heart has announced that she has cancer and the band has cancelled the remaining dates on its Royal Flush Tour so she can undergo treatment.

Wilson in a statement Tuesday said that she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, the Associated Press reported.

She said that her doctors urged her to undergo preventive chemotherapy and take time off from performing “in order to fully recover.”

That meant the rest of the shows on the North American tour will be postponed until 2025.

“To the ticket buyers, I really do wish we could do these gigs,” Wilson said in the statement. “Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025. My team is getting those details sorted & we’ll let you know the plan as soon as we can.”

All previously purchased tickets for the postponed shows will be honored. The rescheduled dates will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the release.

“This is merely a pause. I’ve much more to sing,” Wilson continued in the statement before adding, “Respectfully, this is the last public statement l’d like to make on the matter.”

Wilson and her sister, Ann, founded Heart in the 1970s, and hits like “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man” and “Alone” have become radio staples. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

More than 50 shows at stadium and arena venues in dozens of cities across the U.S. and Canada are impacted by the postponement, the AP said.

Select shows were set to include performances from iconic bands Def Leppard and Journey. Heart has not announced whether those bands will accompany them at the rescheduled performances.

Heart had canceled the European leg of their tour in May, saying that Wilson had to have “a time-sensitive but routine procedure for which the minimum recovery time is six weeks.”

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