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Public Image Ltd. Tour Set For North America

Back from a long hiatus starting back in 1992, English post-punk group Public Image Ltd. (PiL) has reformed for a 2010 tour through North America after a successful tour in the U.K.

Regarded as one of the most innovated post-punk rock groups, Public Image Ltd. (Pil) formed in 1978 after the break-up of the Sex Pistols. John Lydon, former front man of The Sex Pistols teamed up with Jah Wobble and Keith Levene to form PiL and create an innovative sound combining Rock, Dance, Folk, Ballet, Pop and Dub. PiL enjoyed hit successes in the 80’s like “Public Image”  and “Rise”.

The tour begins after the bands appearance at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California.  PiL is set to play the first day of the festival, April 16th, 2010. The band’s performance will mark the first in the U.S. in 18 years. 2010 also marks the 30th anniversary of their first U.S. tour and appearance on American Bandstand where Dick Clark had introduced the band as “a memorable moment in rock n roll, something special and interesting.”  John Lydon will be joined by former band mates, Lu Edmonds, Bruce Smith and Scott Firth.

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) Concert 2010 itinerary:(Dates are subject to change.)

04/17/2010 The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA. GET TICKETS
04/20/2010 Showbox at the Market Seattle, WA. GET TICKETS
04/21/2010 McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR. GET TICKETS
04/23/2010 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT. GET TICKETS
04/24/2010 Odgen Theatre Denver, CO. GET TICKETS
04/26/2010 The Midland by AMC Kansas City, MO. GET TICKETS
05/02/2010 House of Blues Chicago, IL. GET TICKETS
05/04/2010 Royale Boston, MA. GET TICKETS
05/05/2010 Royale Boston, MA. GET TICKETS
05/07/2010 Kool Haus Toronto, ON. GET TICKETS
05/08/2010 Olimpia de Montreal Montreal, QC. GET TICKETS
05/11/2010 Rams Head Live! Baltimore, MD. GET TICKETS
05/12/2010 9:30 Club Washington, DC. GET TICKETS
05/14/2010 Zoo Entertainment Complex Pittsburgh, PA. GET TICKETS
05/15/2010 Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa/ Music Box Atlantic City, NJ. GET TICKETS
05/18/2010 Terminal 5 New York, NY. GET TICKETS

*Not all tickets may be available through this site.

A-ha Adds 3rd NYC Concert Date

After overwhelming response to the first 2 shows, a-ha has added a 3rd show scheduled for May 8th, 2010 at the Nokia Theatre.  For those of you still wanting to see one of a-ha’s final performances, tickets are on sale now.

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A-ha Adds Additional Los Angeles Show @ Club NOKIA

a-ha.com has just announced that an additional Los Angeles show has been added to the Ending On A High Note Tour. The additional a-ha concert show at Club Nokia is scheduled for May 16th, 2010. The show has been added due to the overwhelming response to the first show. Presale tickets are available tomorrow (Saturday, [...]

A-ha Farewell Tour – U.S Concert Tour Dates Added

A-ha has announced 3 new farewell tour dates for the U. S. and Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 and Friday, February 5th, 2010. A-ha also has dates scheduled in Spain and Denmark. The band will play 2 dates in New York and 1 Date in Los Angeles.
A-ha recently decided to call it [...]

Frankie Goes To Hollywood Reunion Tour?

Rumors are a buzz that the fantastic 80’s pop band, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, may be reuniting for a comeback tour. Reports say that Lead Singer Holly Johnson has decided to reunite the band and organize a comeback tour.

Michael Jackson- King of Pop is Dead at 50.

The shocking news of Michael Jackson’s unexpected death today sent shock waves through the world. Michael Jackson was rushed to the UCLA medical center today and arrived unresponsive after collapsing at his Los Angeles home at around noon pacific time. Doctors suspect cardiac arrest and so far details of his death are sketchy at best. [...]

Pet Shop Boys to Play North American Tour Dates This Summer.(2009)

Pet Shop Boys Concert Tour North America 2009- The 80’s child.com

It’s Pandemonium this summer in North America as The 80s synth-pop band The Pet Shop Boys tour the country with a concert aptly named, Pandemonium. Pet Shop Boys will be touring many U.S. cities in July and August as well as Vancouver and Montreal in [...]

Adam Lambert – American Idol – The Next Freddie Mercury?

I have been a huge fan of Queen since I was 9 years old. When Freddie Mercury died of AIDS in 1991, I thought the Queen dynasty had died. Who could sing Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, and Somebody To Love. With the replacement Paul Rodgers, singer and founder of legendary band [...]

The Latest and Greatest 80’s reunion – Kajagoogoo

Kajagoogoo Reunion Tour in U. K.- The80’s Child.com

An Amazing 25 years later, Kajagoogoo reforms with all five original members. Limahl, Nick Beggs, Jez Stode, Stuart Neal and Stive Askew will be touring the U.K. this summer and fall. Kajagoogoo reformed last year, and as Limahl states on the bands website, “No one is more [...]