We’ve had a Traveling Wilbury in Tampa every year since 2013. 2014 and 2017 had Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. 2013, 2015, 2016, and this year had Bob Dylan. And in under a month, a hologram of Roy Orbison will be here.
George Harrison never stopped in Tampa in his life, solo or as a Beatle. Jeff Lynne, on the other hand? Hasn’t been around here since 1976.
You may worry that you’ll never get to see the recent Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer in your life. Well, worry no more. Following their first US tour in 35 years a few months back, Jeff Lynne’s ELO announced today that they’re coming back next summer to play mainly places they missed. Tampa’s Amalie Arena, and Sunrise, are on the list.
Tickets for the July 7, 2019 show go on sale next Monday, and start at $45.75.
With hits such as Don’t Bring Me Down, and Mr. Blue Sky, Electric Light Orchestra is especially known for their breathtaking theatrics, with a UFO currently serving as the band’s main icon. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show, and one of the many big names from the 70s that haven’t stopped here in forever that are making a change.
The only other ones I can think of are Queen, Peter Gabriel, and David Gilmour, but for now, be prepared, as the producer of Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever, is about to blow us away.
Josh Bradley Live 