Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick To Tour, Legendary Rock Bands Team Up For North American Jaunt

March 26, 2008

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. (AP Graphics Bank)

(CBS) Longing to wave a lighter along to the rhythm of a soaring power ballad while surrounded by thousands of fans singing along?

Have we got a tour for you.

Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick will kick off a joint tour on July 9 in Denver and wrap up in Albuquerque, N.M., on Oct. 4.

The on-sale dates for tickets vary from city to city, with the earliest beginning April 5. Fans should check local listings for more information.

Photos: 2008 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Journey will feature founding members Neal Schon (guitar) and Ross Valory (bass), along with Jonathan Cain (keyboards), and Deen Castronovo (drums). They will be joined by new lead singer Arnel Pineda. The band's many hits since their origin in the 1970s include "Don't Stop Believing," "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)," and "Open Arms."

They will be promoting their three disc CD/DVD "Revelation," which is set for release June 3 exclusively at Wal-Mart stores in North America.

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson continue to front Heart, the band that found fame in 1970s with hits "Crazy On You," "Magic Man," and "Barracuda." Over the years their other hits have included power ballads "What About Love?" and "Alone."

Cheap Trick's roster includes founding members Robin Zander (lead vocals), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass) and Bun E Carlos (drums). The band was also formed in the 1970s and over the years has had numerous hits including "I Want You To Want Me," "Surrender," "The Flame," and "Can't Stop Falling In Love."

Journey, Cheap Trick, Heart Tour (subject to change)

July 9 - Denver, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

July 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre

July 12 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harvey's Lake Resort

July 15 - San Diego, CA - Coors Amphitheatre

July 16 - Irvine, CA - Verizon Amphitheatre

July 18 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Arena

July 19 - Tucson, AZ - Casino Anselmo

July 22 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid America Center

July 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre

July 25 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Amphitheatre

July 26 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

July 27 - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Amphitheatre

July 30 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre

July 31 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre

Aug. 2 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Amphitheatre

Aug. 3 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Amphitheatre

Aug. 4 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Amphitheatre

Aug. 6 - Orange Beach, FL - The Amphitheatre @ The Wharf

Aug. 7 - Nashville, TN - Sommett Center

Aug. 9 - Birmingham, AL - Verizon Amphitheatre

Aug. 10 - Raleigh, NC - Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

Aug. 12 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Amphitheatre

Aug. 14 - Jones Beach, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach

Aug. 16 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Amphitheatre

Aug. 17 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino

Aug. 19 - Boston, MA - Tweeter Center

Aug. 21 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center

Aug. 23 - Syracuse, NY - New York State Fair

Aug. 24 - Saratoga, NY - Saratoga PAC

Aug. 26 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center

Aug. 27 - Washington, DC - Nissan Pavilion

Aug. 30 - Bethel Woods, NY - Center for the Arts

Aug. 31 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Pavilion

Sept.4 - Watertown, NY - Watertown Baseball Diamond

Sept.6 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center

Sept.7 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Amphitheatre

Sept. 9 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre

Sept. 10 - Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Amphitheatre

Sept. 12 - Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Sept. 13 - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Amphitheatre

Sept. 15 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theatre

Sept. 16 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center/Casino

Sept. 19 - Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheatre

Sept. 21 - Portland, OR - Clark County Amphitheatre

Sept. 24 - Concord, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord

Sept. 26 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion at Sacramento

Sept. 27 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sept. 30 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre

Oct. 3 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion

Oct. 4 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion