KISSONLINE have announced that this summer two of the world’s greatest rock bands, KISS and DEF LEPPARD, are set to deliver a massive tour dedicated to fans who wanna rock and roll all night! These two legendary rock bands spanning two continents announced today that they will launch the tour as KISS celebrates their 40th year in music. The summer’s biggest hit-fueled rock tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will storm through 40-plus cities throughout North America kicking-off on Monday, June 23 in West Valley City, UT at the USANA Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, March 21 through the Live Nation mobile app and at http://www.livenation.com.
With combined album sales of over 200 million, KISS and Def Leppard are more than just iconic; they remain TODAY’S dominant powerhouses of rock tallying 30+ chart-topping hits, countless sold out MEGA tours and awards and accolades from around the globe. Known for their elaborate and spectacular stage shows, each band plans to give fans the ultimate summer concert experience with the most impressive lighting and sound production ever along with KISS’ signature over-the-top pyrotechnics.
KISS consists of vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons, vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley, lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer. Def Leppard consists of vocalist Joe Elliott, guitarist Vivian Campbell, guitarist Phil Collen, bassist Rick “Sav” Savage and drummer Rick Allen.
Check out the dates below:
| Mon Jun 23 | West Valley City, UT | USANA Amphitheater |
| Wed Jun 25 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
| Fri Jun 27 | Ridgefield, WA | Sleep Country Amphitheater |
| Sun Jun 29 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheater |
| Wed Jul 02 | Concord, CA | Concord Pavilion |
| Thu Jul 03 | Wheatland, CA | Sacramento Valley Amphitheater |
| Sat Jul 05 | Irvine, CA | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
| Sun Jul 06 | Chula Vista, CA | Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
| Tue Jul 08 | Los Angeles, CA | The Forum |
| Wed Jul 09 | Phoenix, AZ | Ak-Chin Pavilion |
| Sat Jul 12 | Austin, TX | austin360 Amphitheater |
| Sun Jul 13 | Dallas, TX | Gexa Energy Pavilion |
| Tue Jul 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| Wed Jul 16 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
| Fri Jul 18 | Atlanta, GA | Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood |
| Sat Jul 19 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion |
| Sun Jul 20 | Raleigh, NC | Walnut Creek Amphitheater |
| Tue Jul 22 | West Palm Beach, FL | Cruzan Amphitheater |
| Wed Jul 23 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater |
| Fri Jul 25 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live |
| Sat Jul 26 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center |
| Fri Aug 01 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| Sat Aug 02 | Atlantic City, NJ | Boardwalk Hall |
| Sun Aug 03 | Camden, NJ | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Tue Aug 05 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Performing Arts Center |
| Wed Aug 06 | Wantagh, NY | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre |
| Fri Aug 08 | Virginia Beach, VA | Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach |
| Sat Aug 09 | Scranton, PA | Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain |
| Sun Aug 10 | Hartford, CT | The Xfinity Theatre |
| Tue Aug 12 | Toronto, ON | Molson Canadian Amphitheatre |
| Wed Aug 13 | Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center |
| Fri Aug 15 | East Troy, WI | Alpine Valley Music Theater |
| Sat Aug 16 | Tinley Park, IL | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre |
| Sun Aug 17 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center** |
| Wed Aug 20 | Des Moines, IA | Wells Fargo Arena** |
| Fri Aug 22 | Noblesville, IN | Klipsch Music Center |
| Sat Aug 23 | Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| Sun Aug 24 | Burgettstown, PA | First Niagara Pavilion |
| Tue Aug 26 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center |
| Thu Aug 28 | Maryland Heights, MO | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
| Fri Aug 29 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center |
| Sun Aug 31 | Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
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