Scorpions announced summer and fall 2022 tour dates in North America with Whitesnake as the opening act. The two classic Hard Rock bands will perform in August, September and October across the United States and Canada.
The German band is currently promoting their latest album “Rock Believer” and the British group led by David Coverdale is on their farewell tour. Scorpions vocalist Klaus Meine talked about the concerts in an official statement, saying: “After the amazing start we’ve had with our residency in Las Vegas, it‘s about time to come back for a real tour to rock the U.S. like a hurricane again. We can‘t wait to see all you Rock Believers out there!”
Scorpions’ current line-up has Klaus Meine (Vocals), Rudolf Schenker (Guitar), Matthias Jabs (Guitar), Mikkey Dee (Drums) and Paweł Mąciwoda (Bass).
Whitesnake is formed by David Coverdale (Vocals), Tommy Aldridge (Drums), Reb Beach (Guitar), Joel Hoekstra (Guitar), Michele Luppi (Keyboards), Dino Jelusick (Keyboard and guitar) and Tanya O’ Callaghan (Bass).
New Scorpions North American tour dates with Whitesnake
August
21 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
24 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Videotron
27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Center
30 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
September
1 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
5 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Casino (Without Whitesnake)
7 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
9 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Casino (Without Whitesnake)
12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
19 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
21 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Arena
24 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
27 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
29 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
October
1 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
4 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
7 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
9 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
13 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
15 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
18 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Coliseum
21 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay
Formed in Hanover, Germany back in 1965 by Rudolf Schenker, The Scorpions became one of the biggest Hard Rock bands of all time with more than 100 million records sold worldwide. The group’s most famous albums were relased in the late 70s and throughout the 80s, like “Taken By Force” (1977), “Lovedrive” (1979), “Blackout” (1982), “Love At First Sting” (1984) and “Savage Amusement” (1988).