John Fogerty and George Thorogood celebrate 50 years of rock at Montage Mountain in Scranton on June 8
From a press release:
It was announced today that John Fogerty will continue his Celebration Tour this summer, marking a significant milestone, as it’s the first time the legendary rock musician is performing his songs since acquiring ownership of his extensive catalog.
Joining the party as special guests are fellow “bad to the bone” music icons George Thorogood & The Destroyers, along with Tyler and Shane Fogerty’s band Hearty Har, taking after their father with their own rock music.
This highly-anticipated run includes a stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton) on Saturday, June 8.
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. via livenation.com. The venue pre-sale begins Wednesday, March 13 at 10 a.m. using the code KEY.
Of touring for the first time with good friend Thorogood, John Fogerty said, “George and I have done shows together before, but for years we’ve talked about doing a full tour together. This summer, we decided time is short – we better do this now!”
George Thorogood echoed this sentiment: “Celebrating the music of John Fogerty at the same time we celebrate our 50th anniversary is just about as good as it can get. I’m looking forward to being out there with my friend John!”
As the founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s career spans 50 years and he is hailed as one of the most influential musicians in rock history. As the writer, singer, and producer of numerous classic hits, including “Born on the Bayou,” “Green River,” “Proud Mary,” and “Bad Moon Rising,” the 78-year-old has been honored as one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists,” “100 Greatest Songwriters,” and “100 Greatest Singers” by Rolling Stone. Earning induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Baseball Hall of Fame, he is also a New York Times bestselling author for his memoir “Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music.”
In January of 2023, he regained control over his works, acquiring majority interest of his worldwide publishing rights from Concord. Currently on a worldwide Celebration Tour, Fogerty is now performing his classic songs with his two sons for the first time since owning his catalog that has resonated with fans for over five decades.
On the evening of Dec. 1, 1973 at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved – including “No Particular Place to Go,” “Madison Blues,” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” – in suburban Wilmington basements since they were teens. The Lane Hall audience was wary at first.
“Then it was like somebody flipped a switch,” Simon recalled. “Everybody hit the dance floor all at once.”
“We had the place rockin’,” Thorogood added. “From that very first show, Jeff and I knew we were onto something.”
Five decades, 15 million albums, and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood & The Destroyers. And for Thorogood, Simon, and longtime Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler, and Buddy Leach, their Bad All Over the World – 50 Years of Rock Tour has been a celebration like no other.
Led by brothers Shane Fogerty (guitar/vocals) and Tyler Fogerty (guitar/vocals), the Los Angeles rock band Hearty Har formed in 2012 and quickly became known for their exciting and raucous live shows. Backed by Jesse Wilson (bass), Richard Millsap (drums), Nick Stratton (guitar), and Douglas Lamothe (keys), the group blends modern psychedelia with classic garage rock ‘n’ roll. Imagine a neon lightning bolt extending from the stage and reaching deep into the heart, down to the feet, then through the ground to the Earth’s core – that’s Hearty Har’s live show.
“We are incredibly excited to join John Fogerty and George Thorogood on tour! Hearty Har will open up every show with our own blend of rock and roll, and then join John as his backing band,” the band explained. “Get ready to rock out with us all summer!”
