The B-52s To Begin Farewell Tour In Seattle

SEATTLE, WA —The B-52s, who invoice themselves because the “World’s Biggest Social gathering Band,” have introduced particulars of their farewell tour this summer time, and it’s set to start in Seattle.

The 11-stop tour is scheduled to begin on Aug. 22 at McCraw Corridor at Seattle Heart. A presale for tickets to the 7:30 p.m. present started on Wednesday. Tickets go on normal sale at 9 a.m. on Friday. The Seattle present will characteristic particular friends The Tubes.

The B-52s have offered over 20 million albums throughout their over 45 years as a band and are greatest identified for songs like: “Rock Lobster,” “Dance This Mess Round,” “Personal Idaho,” “Love Shack,” “Roam” and “Deadbeat Membership.”

“Who knew what began as a solution to have some enjoyable and play music for our buddies at home events in Athens (Georgia) in 1977 would evolve into over 45 years of constructing music and touring the world. It has been cosmic,” B-52s’ co-founder Kate Pierson advised Jambands.com.

The B-52s additionally will likely be supported by KC & The Sunshine Band throughout a portion of their farewell tour.

“Nobody likes to throw a celebration greater than we do, however after virtually a half-century on the street, it is time for one final blow-out with our family and friends … our followers,” stated B-52s’ co-founder Fred Schneider. “And with KC & The Sunshine Band and The Tubes on board, it’ll be one hell of a farewell celebration at these concert events.”

A full checklist of tour dates is out there on the B-52s’ web site.