An Evening of Icons features The Spinners & El DeBarge as special guests
Two legendary R&B music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters, have announced An Evening of Icons co-headlining tour. With a combined legacy that spans across decades with over 100 million albums sold, 20 No. 1 hits, and ten Top 10 albums, these iconic artists are set to take audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates.
Produced by Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes at Day After Day Productions (DADP), the first tour leg kicks off on July 11th at Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois making stops in Wantagh, Raleigh, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, and more before wrapping up in Primm, Nevada on November 30th.
“Motown was the place where our dreams took flight,” The Commodores share. “Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We’re proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together!”
“Sixty-five years of Motown and timeless hits! What a milestone. It’s a joy to be touring with a true Motown treasure, The Commodores. Here’s to the music that continues to move generations!” add The Pointer Sisters.
Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning on Wednesday, April 17th ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, April at 19th at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.
One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs. With a brand that is bigger than ever, The Commodores continue to blaze trails all over the world. One of the most successful vocal groups of all time, The Commodores have sold more than 75 million albums globally and charted seven No. 1 singles and five No. 1 albums.
In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at Tuskegee Institute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over 60 million records for Motown. With hits like “Machine Gun” and “Sail On,” The Commodores became proven artists. For five decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. The Commodores aren’t just any group. They have staying power. Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge.
The Pointer Sisters have enjoyed a long and successful career in the music industry. They began their formal vocal training in their father’s church, The Church of God in West Oakland, California. They went on to achieve worldwide fame and have secured a place in pop music history. In 2017, Billboard listed them as one of the Top 5 female groups of all time.
Their 1973 debut album quickly earned them mainstream success and they landed all over radio, television and the Billboard charts. In 1975, the quartet won their first Grammy Award for a country-western tune, “Fairytale,” written by Anita and Bonnie Pointer. As a result, the sisters became the first black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. The “King” himself, Elvis Presley, recorded their song on his last studio album. The group hit the big screen in 1976 in the film Car Wash, starring Richard Pryor. That same year, they recorded their fourth and final album as a quartet.
When the sisters became a trio, consisting of Anita, June, and Ruth, they decided to record a rock n’ roll album. The trio’s debut single, Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire,” went to No. 2 on the pop charts and began a string of chart success. The song “He’s So Shy” became an anthem for the women’s movement and the single “Slow Hand” was a sultry, sexy song with some radio stations at the time refusing to play it. Nevertheless, the song reached No. 2 on the charts and remains a favorite.
Over the years, the group has received many awards and accolades, including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They’ve recorded 16 albums, plus a cast album to highlight their 46-week tour of the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’. They were honored to take part in the recording of “We Are The World.”
The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters 2024 Tour Dates:
July 11 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
July 25 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
July 26 – Oxon Hill, MD @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sept 20 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept 21 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Oct 3 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Oct 5 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Casino
Nov 14 – Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Nov 15 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla.
Nov 30 – Primm, NV @ Star Of The Desert Arena
