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Dec 13, 2022, 12:15 ET
THE NEW EDITION 30-CITY "LEGACY TOUR" BRINGS BACK A NEW JACK SWING EXTRAVAGANZA WITH KEITH SWEAT, TEDDY RILEY, AARON HALL, AND DAMION HALL - THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF GUY - AND TANK
GENERAL ON-SALE DATE IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling R&B supergroup NEW EDITION closed out 2022 with the highly successful "The Culture Tour," nominated as one of the Top R&B Tours in the country by Pollstar. Selling out arenas across the country, the icons and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) are happy to announce the 30-city "LEGACY TOUR" with a must-see lineup that includes a New Jack Swing reunion with KEITH SWEAT and the original members of GUY (Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion Hall) and TANK starting on Thursday, March 9 in Columbia, SC and ending on Sunday, April 30 in Tampa, FL.
Before offering to the general public, "Legacy Tour"tickets go on presale toAmerican Express®Card Members beginning Wednesday,December 14 at 10 am local time throughThursday, December 15 at 11:59 pm local time.Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, December 16at 10 am localand range from $59.50 to $179.50.Tickets can be purchasedhere.
"Few recording artists can attest to a superior 40-year career that stands the test of time, but New Edition can. When we partnered with NE for "The Culture Tour," although I knew it would be stellar, their show exceeded my expectations; the guys were nothing short of miraculous. We are excited about partnering with New Edition to further the legacy of the foundation they have already laid," states BPC CEO Gary Guidry.
NEW EDITIONhit the scene in 1983 with their iconic #1 debut album Candy Girl disrupting the music industry forty years ago. That same year, the album's title cut knocked Michael Jackson's "Beat It" out of the #1 spot on the Billboard "Hot Black Singles" chart. The group has gone on to win many awards, including BET's "Lifetime Achievement" awards, and has one of the most highly watched biopics in music history, the 3-part BET series: The New Edition Story, which attracted more than 29 million viewers. Comprised of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill, New Edition has remained one of the most influential R&B groups in the world for close to four decades. With a vast catalog, New Edition is ready to perform a host of new hits that weren't performed in 2022's "The Culture Tour," giving their fans a whole new experience to tuck in their memory book.
KEITH SWEATentered the charts with his 3X platinum debut solo album, Make It Last Forever, in 1987, giving the world its first New Jack Swing Billboard "Hot 100" hit, "I Want Her." The song, produced by Teddy Riley and Sweat, became the most successful R&B song in 1988 on the Billboard "Hot R&B Songs" chart. In 1997, Sweat formed the group LSG (Levert, Sweat, and Gill - Johnny Gill of New Edition), whose debut album, Levert.Sweat.Gill sold double platinum and produced the hit song "My Body," which became a platinum single, spending seven weeks at #1 on the charts. In addition to touring and making new music, Sweat currently has the #1 nationally syndicated R&B evening radio show called "The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat," reaching more than fifty markets across the country.
Teddy Rileyushered in a new musical genre called New Jack Swing, which included the formation of his group GUY with Aaron Hall and Damion Hall in 1987. The group's first album, the self-titled masterpiece, quickly spawned the Billboard "Hot 100" hit "I Like," which, along with four other hit singles such as "Groove Me" and "Teddy's Jam," helped to propel the debut album to double platinum status. The group disbanded after their second album, The Future, citing the stresses of the tragic loss of their former manager. However, Teddy Riley went on to produce for the likes of Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. In addition, he was instrumental in the rise of Bobby Brown's solo career, creating the megahit "My Prerogative," which Complexmagazine says is the #1 New Jack Swing song of all time. The "Legacy Tour" will be the first time the group has come together to tour in more than fifteen years.
Don't miss it. Go to a New Edition "Legacy Tour" date near you:
Thursday, March 9 | Columbia, SC | Colonial Life Arena |
Friday, March 10 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center |
Saturday, March 11 | Birmingham, AL | Legacy Arena at BJCC |
Sunday, March 12 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum |
Thursday, March 16 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Center |
Friday, March 17 | Hampton, VA | Hampton Coliseum |
Saturday, March 18 | Atlantic City, NJ | Boardwalk Hall |
Sunday, March 19 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
Thursday, March 23 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
Friday, March 24 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Saturday, March 25 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena |
Sunday, March 26 | Cincinnati, OH | Heritage Bank Center |
Thursday, March 30 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena |
Friday, March 31 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center |
Saturday, April 1 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
Sunday, April 2 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
Thursday, April 6 | San Diego, CA | Pechanga Arena |
Friday, April 7 | Las Vegas, NV | T-Mobile Arena |
Saturday, April 8 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum |
Sunday, April 9 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena |
Thursday, April 13 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse |
Friday, April 14 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center |
Saturday, April 15 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
Sunday, April 16 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
Thursday, April 20 | Belmont Park, NY | UBS Arena |
Saturday, April 22 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena |
Sunday, April 23 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum |
Friday, April 28 | Miami, FL | FTX Arena |
Saturday, April 29 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Arena |
Sunday, April 30 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena |
About The Black Promoters Collective
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation's top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world's leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com.
For all press inquiries, please contact: Tresa Sanders – at [emailprotected].
SOURCE Black Promoters Collective
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