It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Akron Tickets - Goodyear Theater

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Maxi Priest

6 concerts

London-born British reggae and lovers rock singer Maxi Priest (born Max Elliott). Virgin Records debut You're Safe (1985) and breakthrough Maxi Priest (1988). His album Bonafide (1990) spawned US pop #1 “Close to You”; also hit with “Wild World.”

Jason Scheff

3 concerts

Jason Scheff is the longtime lead vocalist of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted supergroup Chicago. He joined in 1985, replacing Peter Cetera, and became a principal songwriter and key contributor during the band’s successful 80s and 90s eras.

Christopher Cross

San Antonio, TX-born adult contemporary singer-songwriter Christopher Cross broke out in 1980 with Ride Like the Wind and #1 Sailing, winning five Grammys in 1981. He later earned an Academy Award for Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do).

Badfinger

Swansea-based Badfinger, mentored by the Beatles, brought power pop to the '70s with hits like "Come and Get It." Known for Pete Ham's and Joey Molland's rock guitar edge, they achieved success with albums like "No Dice" and "Straight Up." Despite collaborating with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they faced financial turmoil, leading to tragedies within the band. Notable covers of their song "Without You" by Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey cemented their legacy.