The famous British rock band Roxy Music will return to the stage after 11 years to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut album. The classic members Bryan Ferry (Vocalist and main lyricist), Andy Mackay (Saxophone, Keyboards), Paul Thompson (Drums) and Phil Manzanera (Guitar) will be on the tour.
Their first show happens in Canada and the tour continues in United States, Scotland and England. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame back in 2019 by Duran Duran‘s John Taylor and Simon Le Bon.
Formed in 1970, Roxy Music released their self-titled debut album in 1972 and made it to number 10 in the UK Albums Chart.
Some of the band’s most famous songs are “More Than This”, “Avalon”, John Lennon‘s cover “Jealous Guy” and “Love Is The Drug”.
Roxy Music announces 50th anniversary tour
St. Vincent will be the band’s opening act on all dates, except for Boston.
September
- 7 Scotiabank Arena – Toronto
- 9 Capitol One Arena – Washington DC
- 2 Madison Square Garden – New York
- 15 Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia
- 17 TD Garden – Boston
- 19 United Center – Chicago
- 21 Moody Center – Austin
- 23 American Airlines Center – Dallas
- 26 Chase Center – San Francisco
- 28 The Forum – Los Angeles
October
- 10 OVO Hydro – Glasgow
- 12 AO Arena – Manchester
- 14 The O2 – London
In an official statement, the group talked about the tour, saying:
“To celebrate 50 years since the release of the debut album Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson will be together on stage for the first time since their sold-out and critically acclaimed 2011 ‘For Your Pleasure’ Tour.”
“The band will perform a hit-filled set of some of the most iconic music in rock’n’roll history across 10 arena shows in North America before hitting UK shores in October,” the band said.