Music icon Stevie Wonder plans to take his 1976 album "Songs in the Key of Life" on the road for its 50th anniversary.
Live Nation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the multi-Grammy winner is touring to honor the classic album that includes hits like "As", "Isn't She Lovely?" and "Knocks Me Off My Feet."
"The album went Diamond (10+ million copies sold) and was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry," the company wrote in a news release. "Featuring some of Wonder’s most beloved and enduring songs, it continues to inspire generations of artists and fans around the world."
Wonder, 76, is set to perform the entire album at the upcoming shows. Here's what we know about the tour so far.
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When does Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Keys of Life' 50th Anniversary Tour begin?
The tour kicks off on Oct. 13 in Birmingham, England. Stevie Wonder's first date in the United States is Nov. 19 in New York City.
When do tickets go on sale?
In the US:
The general sale kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. local time (Detroit is not included)
For the Detroit shows, the sale begins on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m local time.
In Europe, UK:
The presale starts on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m., and the general sale starts two days later on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. local time.
Stevie Wonder Concert Dates
- Oct. 13 - Birmingham, England: Utilita Arena
- Oct. 15 - Paris, France: Accor Arena
- Oct. 18 - Copenhagen, Denmark: Royal Arena
- Oct. 20 - Oslo, Norway: Unity Arena
- Oct. 22- Stockholm, Sweden: 3Arena
- Oct. 24 - Hannover, Germany: ZAG-Arena
- Oct. 26 - Cologne, Germany: Lanxess Arena
- Oct. 28 - Amsterdam, Netherlands: Ziggo Dome
- Nov. 1 - Dublin, Ireland: 3Arena
- Nov. 3 - London, England: The O2
- Nov. 8 - Manchester, England: Co-op Live
- Nov. 11 - Glasgow, Scotland: OVO Hydro
- Nov. 19 - New York City, Madison Square Garden
- Nov. 21 - Chicago, United Center
- Nov. 23 - Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena
- Dec. 8 - Detroit, Fox Theatre
- Dec. 9 - Detroit, Fox Theatre
- Dec. 19- Los Angeles, Intuit Dome
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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