This November, one of Motown’s most well-known artists will perform in Thompson-Boling Arena.
On Monday, Stevie Wonder announced that Knoxville is one of 20 cities he will visit in his extended “Songs in the Key of Life” tour. The original tour occurred in Fall 2014, but due to popular demand, more performances were scheduled for this year.
After its original release in 1976, Stevie Wonder’s 18th album, “Songs in the Key of Life,” quickly became identified as the apex of his career. The album ranks 56th on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 greatest albums of all time.
Many fellow musicians, including Elton John, Prince and Mariah Carey, claim that the album was one of their primary sources of inspiration. Countless covers and songs sampled from the album have been produced over the past few decades.
The career defining album includes some of Wonder’s most recognizable hits, including “Isn’t She Lovely” and “I Wish.” During the tour, Wonder will perform the entire album for each concert.
Pre-sale tickets were made available to Citi card members yesterday at 12 p.m. local time. Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. local time.