DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC issued the following announcement on Sept. 17.
DeKalb, IL – The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is excited to welcome legendary rock band The Sweet on Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 PM.
The Sweet shot to the top of the charts in the 1970s with hits such as Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, Love is Like Oxygen, Little Willy, Hellraiser, Teenage Rampage, Blockbuster and Action.
Formed in the U.K. in 1968, the original line-up featured vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist/vocalist Steve Priest, drummer Mick Tucker and guitarist Frank Torpey. In 1973, the band produced their first number one hit, Blockbuster, which went on to achieve platinum status. The Sweet toured extensively and continued to chart with Chinn and Chapman compositions.
With over 55 million records sold worldwide relive all of your Sweet favorites as they celebrate on their 50th Anniversary Tour!
Tickets start as low as $25 and are on sale now! For tickets and more information please visit www.egyptiantheatre.org or call 815-758-1215.
The Egyptian Theatre located at 135 N. 2nd Street in Downtown DeKalb, IL is owned and operated by Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Annual support provided by First National Bank, Northwestern Medicine, Shaw Media, and Tapa La Luna.
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