Talk about a tour package that oozes with the '80s feels. Culture Club, the B-52's and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins will team for a triple bill this summer, promising an evening heavy on fun and jams such as "Karma Chameleon," "Love Shack" and "Hold Me Now."
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Spanning more than 40 North American dates, the Life Tour will kick off June 29 in St. Augustine, Fla., hitting cities such as Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The jaunt will wrap Oct. 5 in Fresno, Calif.
"We put together an amazing show that is going to be filled with hits and fabulous memories, we know it will be hands down this summer's best night out," said Boy George via statement.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Announcing the LIFE TOUR! Over 40 dates throughout the USA this summer! See dates at <a href="https://t.co/5Mee3MRNZu">https://t.co/5Mee3MRNZu</a> or <a href="https://t.co/K43W2jLAAY">https://t.co/K43W2jLAAY</a> <a href="https://t.co/JWqdPZcSp1">pic.twitter.com/JWqdPZcSp1</a></p>— Culture Club (@RealCultureClub) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealCultureClub/status/976081170990534656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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On the strength of their hit debut album, 1982's Kissing To Be Clever, Culture Club emerged as Best New Artist winners at the 26th GRAMMY Awards in 1984. Boy George & Co. went on to collect hits such as "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me," "I'll Tumble 4 Ya," "Miss Me Blind," and "It’s A Miracle."
Led by singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson, the B-52's scored a trio of GRAMMY nominations for the party anthems "Love Shack" and "Roam" and their 1992 album, Good Stuff, which received a nod for Best Alternative Music Album at the 35th GRAMMY Awards.
Since 2014, Bailey has continued to fly the flag for the Thompson Twins’ catalog on the international touring trail. The group’s hits include "Doctor! Doctor!" "Lay Your Hands On Me," "King For A Day," and "Sugar Daddy. "
Tour presale tickets will launch on March 21, with general public access commencing on March 23.
