ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
Neil Diamond , Tom Petty put on monumental shows at the ‘ Peake
ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
Neil Diamond , Tom Petty put on monumental shows at the ‘ Peake
By Peter Addison
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Sunday , April 16 , legendary music icon Neil Diamond stops by the Chesapeake Energy Arena for a stint of his 50th Anniversary Tour . The show starts at 8 p . m . and tickets are available online and through the box-office .
Neil Diamond , a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , who has had dozens of top 40 radio singles , bestselling albums , and numerous Grammy nominations , has achieved unparalleled success in the world of music and entertainment . Over the course of his career , Neil Diamond , has been one of the bestselling artists of all time with timeless hit songs like “ Song Sung Blue ,” “ Cracklin ’ Rosie ,” and “ Sweet Caroline ”.
On March 31 , UME and Capitol Music Group will release a 50th Anniversary Collection album , which highlights Diamond ’ s 50- plus year career . The album will also include a 50 page booklet and series of liner notes which Diamond personally selected for the collection .
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Diamond ’ s 50th Anniversary Tour is the perfect opportunity for fans , young and old , to witness the best and most memorable collection of songs from one of America ’ s greatest living songwriters .
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers kick off their 40th Anniversary Tour on Thursday , April 20 , at the Chesapeake Energy Arena with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer , Joe Walsh , opening at 7 p . m .
Named by Rolling Stone as the 54th greatest guitarist of all-time , Joe Walsh , has spent his career in a number of successful bands ( James
Gang , Barnstorm , the Eagles ) and as a soloist . According to his online biography , “ On his most recent solo tours Joe is more comfortable than ever as a performer , allowing him to regularly reach those normally fleeting moments during shows where the world fades out and the music completely takes over .”
After four decades of solid production , Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers remain one of rock and roll ’ s most consistent acts around . Petty ’ s career has been split as a soloist and with a band ; yet , he is undoubtedly at his best with The Heartbreakers . Their sound is timeless and manages to resonate with just about every generation of rock and roll fan .
Although April 20 probably won ’ t be “ Mary Jane ’ s Last Dance ,” seeing Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Joe Walsh , may be the best way to spend a Thursday night .
For tickets to both of these blockbuster shows visit www . chesapeakearena . com .
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