NEW EDITION AND THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCE 

30-CITY “LEGACY TOUR” FOR 2023  

Tour To Visit Spectrum Center Friday, March 10; 

Tickets On Sale Friday, December 16  

 

December 13, 2022 – Iconic Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling R&B supergroup NEW EDITION closed out 2022 with the highly successful "The Culture Tour," nominated as one of the Top R&B Tours in the country by Pollstar. Selling out arenas across the country, the icons and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) are happy to announce the 30-city “LEGACY TOUR” with a must-see lineup that includes a New Jack Swing reunion with KEITH SWEAT and the original members of GUY (Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion Hall) and TANK starting on Thursday, March 9 in Columbia, SC and ending on Sunday, April 30 in Tampa, FL. 

 

The “Legacy Tour” will visit Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Friday, March 10. Tickets will go on sale to the general public next Friday, December 16, at 10 a.m. at spectrumcentercharlotte.com or ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $59.50 to $179.50. Before offering to the general public, “Legacy Tour” tickets go on presale toAmerican Express® Card Members beginning Wednesday, December 14 at 10 am local time through Thursday, December 15 at 11:59 pm local time.  

 

“Few recording artists can attest to a superior 40-year career that stands the test of time, but New Edition can. When we partnered with NE for “The Culture Tour,” although I knew it would be stellar, their show exceeded my expectations; the guys were nothing short of miraculous. We are excited about partnering with New Edition to further the legacy of the foundation they have already laid,” states BPC CEO Gary Guidry. 

 

NEW EDITION hit the scene in 1983 with their iconic #1 debut album Candy Girldisrupting the music industry forty years ago. That same year, the album's title cut knocked Michael Jackson's "Beat It" out of the #1 spot on the Billboard "Hot Black Singles" chart. The group has gone on to win many awards, including BET’s “Lifetime Achievement” awards, and has one of the most highly watched biopics in music history, the 3-part BET series: The New Edition Story, which attracted more than 29 million viewers. Comprised of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill, New Edition has remained one of the most influential R&B groups in the world for close to four decades. With a vast catalog, New Edition is ready to perform a host of new hits that weren’t performed in 2022’s “The Culture Tour,” giving their fans a whole new experience to tuck in their memory book.   

 

KEITH SWEAT entered the charts with his 3X platinum debut solo album, Make It Last Forever, in 1987, giving the world its first New Jack Swing Billboard "Hot 100" hit, "I Want Her." The song, produced by Teddy Riley and Sweat, became the most successful R&B song in 1988 on the Billboard "Hot R&B Songs" chart. In 1997, Sweat formed the group LSG (Levert, Sweat, and Gill - Johnny Gill of New Edition), whose debut album, Levert.Sweat.Gill sold double platinum and produced the hit song "My Body," which became a platinum single, spending seven weeks at #1 on the charts. In addition to touring and making new music, Sweat currently has the #1 nationally syndicated R&B evening radio show called "The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat," reaching more than fifty markets across the country. 

 

Teddy Riley ushered in a new musical genre called New Jack Swing, which included the formation of his group GUY with Aaron Hall and Damion Hall in 1987. The group's first album, the self-titled masterpiece, quickly spawned the Billboard "Hot 100" hit "I Like," which, along with four other hit singles such as "Groove Me" and "Teddy's Jam," helped to propel the debut album to double platinum status. The group disbanded after their second album, The Future, citing the stresses of the tragic loss of their former manager. However, Teddy Riley went on to produce for the likes of Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. In addition, he was instrumental in the rise of Bobby Brown's solo career, creating the megahit "My Prerogative," which Complex magazine says is the #1 New Jack Swing song of all time. The “Legacy Tour” will be the first time the group has come together to tour in more than fifteen years. 

 

“Legacy Tour” Schedule 

Thursday, March 9      Columbia, SC            Colonial Life Arena 

Friday, March 10        Charlotte, NC           Spectrum Center 

Saturday, March 11     Birmingham, AL          Legacy Arena at BJCC 

Sunday, March 12       Memphis, TN              FedExForum 

Thursday, March 16    Washington, D.C.       Capital One Center 

Friday, March 17         Hampton, VA              Hampton Coliseum 

Saturday, March 18    Atlantic City, NJ          Boardwalk Hall 

Sunday, March 19      Newark, NJ                 Prudential Center 

Thursday, March 23    Chicago, IL                  United Center 

Friday, March 24         Indianapolis, IN           Gainbridge Fieldhouse 

Saturday, March 25    Detroit, MI                   Little Caesars Arena 

Sunday, March 26      Cincinnati, OH            Heritage Bank Center 

Thursday, March 30    Atlanta, GA                 State Farm Arena 

Friday, March 31         New Orleans, LA        Smoothie King Center 

Saturday, April 1         Houston, TX                Toyota Center * 

Sunday, April 2           Fort Worth, TX            Dickies Arena 

Thursday, April 6        San Diego, CA            Pechanga Arena 

Friday, April 7              Las Vegas, NV            T-Mobile Arena 

Saturday, April 8         Los Angeles, CA         Kia Forum 

Sunday, April 9           Oakland, CA               Oakland Arena 

Thursday, April 13      Cleveland, OH            Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 

Friday, April 14            Louisville, KY              KFC Yum! Center 

Saturday, April 15       St. Louis, MO              Enterprise Center 

Sunday, April 16         Nashville, TN              Bridgestone Arena 

Thursday, April 20      Belmont Park, NY       UBS Arena 

Saturday, April 22       Baltimore, MD             CFG Bank Arena 

Sunday, April 23         Greensboro, NC         Greensboro Coliseum 

Friday, April 28            Miami, FL                    FTX Arena 

Saturday, April 29       Jacksonville, FL          VyStar Arena 

Sunday, April 30         Tampa, FL                  Amalie Arena   

 

*Indicates Tank is not on the bill 

 

About The Black Promoters Collective 

The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation's top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world's leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com. 

 

About Hornets Sports & Entertainment 

Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT, and operates Charlotte’s Spectrum Center.  The Charlotte Hornets are a member of the NBA’s Southeast Division.  Owned by NBA Legend Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization strives to deliver a relentless attack on the court, an unmatched experience in the stands and a positive impact throughout the community.  The name of the city’s original NBA team from 1988-2002, the Hornets moniker returned to Charlotte in May 2014, uniting the rich history of NBA basketball in the Carolinas.  The Greensboro Swarm are the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets and play at the Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.  Hornets Venom GT is the organization’s esports team affiliate that joined the NBA 2K League in 2020.  Spectrum Center is the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas, hosting over 150 sporting events, concerts and family shows annually.  For more information, please visit hornets.com, gsoswarm.com, HornetsVenomGT.com or spectrumcentercharlotte.com. 

  

 

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