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Dusting off the glittery cobwebs and reconciling past differences in a well-documented ITV series saw the quintet, Steps reunite for the first time in 10 years to start a new chapter for the iconic UK pop band. Overcoming personal issues within and outside the band, Claire, Fay, ‘H’, Lee and Lisa were finally ready in 2011 to move Steps forward.

They taught us to “5,6,7,8” and how to “Stomp” combined with catchy as hell choruses and camp cheesy dance moves, you can expect to find yourself on your feet for an entire show, dancing your socks off. It doesn’t much convincing for the audience to take part, with emphatic crowd sing-a-longs to “Heartbeat” and “Better Best Forgotten”. Taken aback by nostalgia, the audience relive their youth mirroring the dance routines in “One For Sorrow” and “Deeper Shade Of Blue”. It wouldn’t be a Steps show without a medley or two, guaranteeing you’ll definitely hear one of your favourites even if it’s just a snippet. With Claire Richard’s powerful and effortless lead vocals carrying the band it reaffirms Steps’ defining and recognisable sound. Costume changes are imperative for Steps both flamboyant and co-ordinated whether its glittery, leather clad or uniformed, they go certainly go all out. Saving their anthemic cover of the Bee Gees classic “Tragedy” til last, brings out everyone’s best karaoke rendition complete with dance moves. They can be forgiven for using a backing track- it’s part of the package but you know for certain that they’ll churn out an energetic and steptacular live performance. You’re guaranteed to have the time of your life at a Steps show, think Butlins red coats- all smiling, all dancing, all singing, pure cheesy entertainment and that’s exactly what you’ll get!

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With them being one of the biggest pop groups of the 90s, Steps definitely have provided kids who were growing up during that time with some everlasting memories. Just wait until “5,6,7,8” drops at a party and watch the room break into the line dance from the video. It was something of a phenomenon at the time.

With a catalogue of pop hits under their belt, a Steps live show is never going to fail to entertain. I saw Steps back in 1999 when they were at the height of their success and I remember back then, every kid in the arena knew the routines and words to every song. Steps really were a pop phenomenon in the UK back then, second only to the Spice Girls, and looking back now, they were deserving of their success.

When Steps announced that they would be reuniting, I can’t lie, I was really excited. I saw them live at the London Palladium back in 2012 and more than a decade on, they still delivered, proving that they really did succeed in creating timeless pop anthems! The nostalgia in the room was clear, as the twenty-something’s in the crowd were taken on a journey back through their childhoods with songs such as “Tragedy”, “One for Sorrow” and “Deeper Shade of Blue”. Their were younger children in the room as well, showing that Steps are still having an impact in this current day, competing with some of the biggest pop stars.

Some may be ashamed to reveal they were Steps fans back in the day, but not me. I still am. Appreciate good pop music for what it is and if you get a chance to see Steps, I really think you should take it!

This was one of the best shows I have ever seen!!! Loved it when they sang with their children very emosh!!!! Venga boys were amazing too good support act!!!! And max was fab too will be getting his album!!!!! Loved the memories it all brought back!!! Xxxx

Was a fantastic night they looked great and sounded superb, well worth the wait, blue were very good aswell,only downside was the price of food and drink. Should of been allowed to bring own drink.

Brilliant outdoor concert. Steps have to be one of the best pop groups out there. Weather was superb and Steps know how to put on a show. Highly recommended. Would definitely book again.

AMAZING!!!!!!!! Seriously such an amazing night. What a concert. Just like the good old days. Wonderful. I was bursting with happiness. 20 years of steps.. they still have that magic.

Hi everyone saw Steps last night in bournemouth and what a great concert steps were amazing and if you dont see it you will have missed amazing show and great atmosphere.

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Steps announce first set of ‘25th Anniversary Tour’ dates

Steps have revealed the first set of live dates for their ‘25th Anniversary Tour’. 

The group are marking the milestone in 2022 with a series of outdoor summer shows – just months after wrapping the ‘What The Future Holds’ arena trek. 

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They revealed: “Next summer, join us to celebrate 25 YEARS OF STEPS… More tour dates to be announced soon…”

Next summer, join us to celebrate 25 YEARS OF STEPS 🤯 More tour dates to be announced soon… 🙌 For ticket info, visit https://t.co/XtnVC6Y7Uc pic.twitter.com/TThFL4RYID — Steps (@OfficialSteps) November 25, 2021

Shows include stops across the UK at events such as Back 2 and Kubix Festivals, along with Carfest North and South and Birmingham Pride. 

They’ll be Steps’ first outdoor shows since their 2018 ‘Summer of Steps’ tour. 

The group previously admitted they’re keen to perform more festival dates , with Lisa Scott-Lee saying: “We’ve never really done festivals. I’d love to do one so maybe we will get a chance to put on our own [festival]… Who knows!”

On their other plans to celebrate 25 years, the singer added: “There’s plenty in the pipeline that’s new. Big plans are already in place for that. I can’t say that much or I’d get in trouble. [But] it’s nice to keep a bit of mystery, but we like to keep it fun and give back to our fans who have been so loyal over the years.”

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What The Future Holds Live

Relive Steps's What The Future Holds 2021 arena tour, recorded & filmed at the O2 London in November. Includes the classics Deeper Shade Of Blue, Tragedy, One For Sorrow, Stomp and Last Thing On My Mind plus new favourites including Heartbreak In This City, Something In Your Eyes and Scared of the Dark.

Lee was not present for the recording of the concert due to Covid-19 but the band incorporated footage recorded for the tour screens at an earlier performance to capture the show with the whole band. The entire show is presented in full HD with audio in stereo and 5.1 surround sound.

Extras include a moving behind-the-scenes documentary outlining how Steps and their crew managed to keep the show on the road throughout the numerous challenges posed by the pandemic, featuring unseen interviews with Claire, Faye, H, Lisa and Lee. PLUS: Steps take one foot in the past with the exclusive bonus feature you've all been waiting for!

• What The Future Holds (Album Version)
• One For Sorrow
• Heartbreak In This City
• Take Me For A Ride
• 5, 6, 7, 8 / Groove Is In The Heart (Medley)
• After The Love Has Gone
• Something In Your Eyes
• Say You'll Be Mine
• Chain Reaction
• It's The Way You Make Me Feel
• The Slightest Touch
• A Hundred Years Of Winter
• Last Thing On My Mind
• Better The Devil You Know / Vogue (Medley)
• Love's Got A Hold On My Heart
• Summer Of Love
• Better Best Forgotten
• Deeper Shade Of Blue
• Here And Now
• Scared Of The Dark

Super-deluxe hardback A5 book, featuring live and backstage photos, together with two CDs of the show, plus the DVD and Bluray discs.

Limited edition collectors' pack in an exclusive gold foil embossed slipcase and contains the two-CD deluxe, and a special DVD / Bluray double pack.

Double CD of the show, presented in a deluxe six-panel fold-out sleeve with accompanying 12-page booklet.

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Steps announce ‘What The Future Holds Tour’ live releases

Steps has announced the release of ‘What The Future Holds Live', coming this summer

Capturing the pop legends on stage at London's The O2 last November during their ‘What The Future Holds Tour', the new releases will be available on DVD, Blu-ray, CD and in a limited edition boxset.

Despite being one band member down due to Covid, the band have incorporated other audio and footage to bring you the best experience of the show as a whole. The concert film features all five members of the band on stage together – cleverly edited for the ultimate Steps experience.  The entire show is presented in full HD with audio in stereo and 5.1 surround sound.

Fans can expect to see and hear classics such as ‘Deeper Shade Of Blue’, ‘Tragedy’, ‘One For Sorrow’, ‘Stomp’ and ‘Last Thing On My Mind’ plus new favourites including ‘Heartbreak In This City’, ‘Something In Your Eyes’ and ‘Scared of the Dark’.

Extras include a moving behind-the-scenes documentary outlining how Steps and their crew managed to keep the show on the road throughout the numerous challenges posed by the pandemic, featuring unseen interviews with Claire, Faye, H, Lisa and Lee.   

Steps said: “We were so proud of our What The Future Holds Live tour and we’re excited for those who came to watch to be able to relive the show again.  For those who didn’t get a chance to come down to the show in person, we hope you love every minute of this special release. We’re delighted how it’s turned out despite difficult circumstances. This tour was the ultimate pop party and we’re delighted this release can bring us all back into Steps world again.’ 

Pre-order the releases now at liveherenow.com . 

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Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Steps. Were you there?

September 2022

• Fri 16 Sep Hastings, The Oval Steps
• Fri 9 Sep Walton-On-Thames, Apps Court Farm 90s Baby vs 00s Baby Festival Steps
• Fri 2 Sep Stoke-on-Trent, The Trentham Estate Steps Louise

August 2022

• Sat 27 Aug Doncaster, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Steps
• Sun 31 Jul Hastings, The Oval Steps
• Fri 29 Jul ➙ Sat 30 Jul Swindon, Lydiard House & Park MFor 2022 Happy Mondays, The Farm, Space, James Arthur, Steps…
• Fri 29 Jul Milton Keynes, Campbell Park Steps
• Fri 22 Jul ➙ Sun 24 Jul Chester, Bolesworth Estate CarFest North 2022 Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Natalie Imbruglia, Sister Sledge, Richard Ashcroft, Ronan Keating…
• Thu 30 Jun ➙ Sun 3 Jul Walton On Trent, Catton Hall Back 2 Festival 2022 Cascada, Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra, East 17, James Dean, Aqua…
• Sat 18 Jun Manchester, Platt Fields Park Steps Alice DJ, Booty Luv, Liberty X, N-Trance…
• Sat 18 Jun ➙ Sun 19 Jun Perth, Lesser South Inch Park Party At The Park 2022 McFly, Gabrielle, Tide Lines, Toploader, Callum Beattie…
• Fri 3 Jun ➙ Sat 4 Jun London, Brockwell Park Mighty Hoopla 2022 Sugababes, Steps, Jessie Ware, Anastacia, Agnes…
• Thu 2 Jun The BIC, Bournemouth Steps
• Wed 1 Jun Utilita Arena Cardiff Steps
• Thu 12 May Manchester, The AO Arena The National Lottery's Big Jubilee Street Party Becky Hill, Steps, Tom Grennan, Ella Henderson, Nathan Dawe…

December 2021

• Wed 1 Dec The BIC, Bournemouth Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor

November 2021

• Mon 29 Nov Utilita Arena Cardiff Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Sat 27 Nov London, The O2 Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Fri 26 Nov London, The O2 Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Thu 25 Nov Brighton Centre Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Tue 23 Nov Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Mon 22 Nov Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Fri 19 Nov Leeds, first direct arena Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Thu 18 Nov M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Mon 15 Nov SSE Arena, Belfast Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Sat 13 Nov Aberdeen, P&J Live Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Fri 12 Nov Manchester, The AO Arena Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Thu 11 Nov Manchester, The AO Arena Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Mon 8 Nov Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Sat 6 Nov Birmingham, Resorts World Arena Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Fri 5 Nov Birmingham, Resorts World Arena Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Wed 3 Nov Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Tue 2 Nov Utilita Arena Sheffield Steps Sophie Ellis Bextor
• Wed 18 Jul Lytham St Annes, Lytham Green Steps, The Vengaboys, Whigfield, Pat Sharp
• Sat 14 Jul London, The O2 The Muppets, Peter Davison, Adam Hills, Steps
• Tue 10 Jul Richmond, Kew Gardens Steps, Björn Again, Saara Aalto
• Sun 8 Jul Belfast, Stormont Steps
• Thu 5 Jul London, Old Royal Naval College Steps, Samantha Harvey
• Sat 30 Jun Haywards Heath, South of England Showground Steps, Blue
• Fri 29 Jun Scarborough Open Air Theatre Steps
• Sun 24 Jun Coventry, Butts Park Arena Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Sat 23 Jun Chester, Bolesworth Estate Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Fri 22 Jun Dundee, Slessor Gardens Steps, Blue, Björn Again
• Sun 17 Jun Doncaster, Eco Power Stadium Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Sat 16 Jun Colchester Castle Park & Gardens Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Sun 10 Jun Yeovil, Huish Park Stadium Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Sat 9 Jun Canterbury, The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto
• Sun 3 Jun Llanelli, Parc Y Scarlets (Scarlets Park) Steps, Blue, Björn Again
• Sat 2 Jun Peterborough, Weston Homes Stadium Steps, Blue
• Sun 27 May Darlington Arena Steps, Aqua, Blue
• Sat 26 May Cheltenham, Jonny Rocks Stadium Steps, Aqua, Blue

December 2017

• Sun 10 Dec Utilita Arena Cardiff Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sat 9 Dec Birmingham, Resorts World Arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Thu 7 Dec Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Wed 6 Dec M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Tue 5 Dec Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sun 3 Dec Manchester, The AO Arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sat 2 Dec Manchester, The AO Arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Fri 1 Dec Utilita Arena Birmingham Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino

November 2017

• Wed 29 Nov Utilita Arena Cardiff Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Tue 28 Nov Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Mon 27 Nov The BIC, Bournemouth Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sat 25 Nov London, OVO Arena, Wembley Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Fri 24 Nov London, The O2 Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Thu 23 Nov Brighton Centre Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Tue 21 Nov Leeds, first direct arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Mon 20 Nov Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sat 18 Nov M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Fri 17 Nov Aberdeen, AECC BHGE Arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Thu 16 Nov Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Tue 14 Nov SSE Arena, Belfast Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Mon 13 Nov Dublin, 3Arena Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino
• Sun 12 Nov SSE Arena, Belfast Steps, The Vengaboys, Max Restaino

September 2017

• Sat 9 Sep London, Hyde Park Sir Bryn Terfel, Elaine Paige, Gilbert O'Sullivan, The BBC Concert Orchestra, Richard Balcombe, Michael Ball, Steps, Texas, Tony Blackburn …

December 2012

• Fri 21 Dec London, The O2 Steps, Rick Astley, Bananarama, Jason Donovan, Dead Or Alive (1), Pepsi & Shirlie, Princess (2), Sinitta, Hazell Dean, Sonia (1), 2 Unlimited, Lonnie Gordon, Brother Beyond …
• Wed 5 Dec Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls Steps
• Tue 4 Dec Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall Steps
• Mon 3 Dec O2 Apollo Manchester Steps
• Sun 2 Dec London Palladium Steps
• Sat 1 Dec Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall Steps

November 2012

• Fri 30 Nov Plymouth Pavilions Steps

August 2012

• Mon 27 Aug Northop, Deeside College Steps
• Sun 26 Aug Swansea, Singleton Park Steps, Loveable Rogues, The Risk
• Sat 25 Aug Newmarket Racecourse Steps
• Sat 28 Jul East Cowes, Osborne House Steps
• Sun 22 Jul Tetbury, Westonbirt Arboretum Steps
• Sat 21 Jul Newton-Le-Willows, Haydock Park Steps
• Fri 20 Jul Near Clacton-on-Sea, The Venue Steps
• Thu 19 Jul Rochester Castle Steps, Björn Again, Vanquish (2)
• Wed 11 Jul London, Hyde Park Kylie Minogue, Steps, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive (1), Pepsi & Shirlie, Princess (2), Sinitta, Hazell Dean, Sonia (1), Sybil, 2 Unlimited, Lonnie Gordon, Brother Beyond …
• Sat 7 Jul Glasgow, Hamilton Park Racecourse Steps, Peter Andre
• Fri 27 Apr Utilita Arena Sheffield Steps
• Thu 26 Apr Manchester, The AO Arena Steps
• Wed 25 Apr Birmingham, Resorts World Arena Steps
• Mon 23 Apr Glasgow, Braehead Arena Steps
• Sun 22 Apr Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Steps
• Fri 20 Apr London, The O2 Steps
• Thu 19 Apr London, The O2 Steps
• Tue 17 Apr Brighton Centre Steps
• Mon 16 Apr The BIC, Bournemouth Steps

Steps announce comeback with new album and tour

New album What The Future Holds will be released in November, with a Steps tour planned for 2021, the band have revealed.

Tuesday 8 September 2020 12:11, UK

Five, six, seven, eight - better get in line, as Steps have announced their comeback.

The pop fivesome, famous for hits such as One For Sorrow, Tragedy and Love's Got A Hold On My Heart back in the 1990s, will release a new album later this year and tour at the end of 2021.

"We couldn't keep it a secret any longer!!" a message on the official Steps Twitter account said on Monday evening.

"Our new album What The Future Holds arrives on November 27th, and it's available to pre-order from 8am tomorrow!"

🔮 pic.twitter.com/FGRBw7fwZs — Steps (@OfficialSteps) September 7, 2020

It followed a series of cryptic posts featuring the Steps stars, referencing the past and the future, with one including a crystal ball.

Steps - Claire Richards, Lee Latchford-Evans, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian "H" Watkins - were formed in the 1990s as a pop group with choreographed routines that fans could dance along to.

They released three platinum-selling albums and had two number one singles in the UK before they split up in 2001.

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The singers went on to forge individual careers in music and theatre and the band originally reformed for a tour in 2012.

Steps last reunited in 2017, and released the album Tears On The Dancefloor.

Posting the news of the latest comeback on her own Instagram page, Richards said: "It's been a long time coming but we are so proud to present the next chapter to the Steps story."

Her post has received more than 28,000 "likes" - and a message from Blue's Anthony Costa, who said: "Wicked."

Watkins posted : "EXCITED MUCH??? WE ARE!!"

Steps tour setlist divides fans after opening night ahead of Newcastle concert

Steps kicked off their What The Future Holds tour in Sheffield with the setlist dividing opinion amongst fans

• 12:49, 3 NOV 2021
• Updated 13:35, 3 NOV 2021

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Steps fans have been making their feelings known on the group's setlist for their What The Future Holds tour after opening night on Tuesday.

After tickets went on sale for the nationwide jaunt towards the end of last year, it finally kicked off in Sheffield in front of a captive audience of supporters.

Following a set from special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor, H, Claire, Faye, Lee and Lisa hit the stage to the strains of their new album and tour's title track.

But, many fans have reacted badly to the fact, that given the band have released two different versions of the What The Future Holds album, only a handful of tracks from each of them.

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Steps are at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Monday, November 8, with tickets still available online from Ticketmaster.

Steps tour setlist

What the Future Holds

One for Sorrow

Heartbreak in This City

Take Me for a Ride

Baby Love / It's Not Unusual / Son of a Preacher Man / Wild Thing / You're My World medley

5, 6, 7, 8 (with elements of Groove Is n The Heart)

After the Love Has Gone (Motown version)

Something in Your Eyes

Say You'll Be Mine

Chain Reaction

Story of a Heart (interlude)

It's the Way You Make Me Feel

The Slightest Touch

A Hundred Years of Winter

Last Thing on My Mind

To the Beat of My Heart (interlude)

Better the Devil You Know (contains elements of “Vogue” by Madonna)

Love's Got a Hold on My Heart

Summer of Love

Better Best Forgotten

Deeper Shade of Blue

Here and Now

Scared of the Dark

Reacting to it negatively, one fan tweeted: "The Steps 'What The Future Holds Tour' setlist looks great, but what's the point of releasing 2 albums for this tour, and then only doing 6 songs from them

"A little disappointing when it's supposed to the WTFH tour..."

Equally divided, another commented: "The setlist for Steps is dire. I'm sorry but you've given us two amazing albums and you include like 4 songs from both put together?" and a third tweeted: "Very disappointed with #Setlist of #wtfhtour by @OfficialSteps Why release 2 great albums if you are only going to tour the old hits that we have heard over and over again?"

However, plenty of others are delighted that the Steps setlist is packed with hits, with one thrilled fan writing: "As a fan that hasn't seen the band in 20 years I am extremely happy with the setlist. This is incredible!!"

Also very happy with the songs performed on opening night, a second posted: "gotta give it to steps , the setlist is banger after banger after banger and i really cannot wait to see it myself."

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Iconic rock band postpones tour after singer reveals health battle

• Published: Jul. 03, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
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Lead singer Ann Wilson of the legendary rock band Heart has announced that she has cancer and the band has cancelled the remaining dates on its Royal Flush Tour so she can undergo treatment.

Wilson in a statement Tuesday said that she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, the Associated Press reported.

She said that her doctors urged her to undergo preventive chemotherapy and take time off from performing “in order to fully recover.”

That meant the rest of the shows on the North American tour will be postponed until 2025.

“To the ticket buyers, I really do wish we could do these gigs,” Wilson said in the statement. “Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025. My team is getting those details sorted & we’ll let you know the plan as soon as we can.”

All previously purchased tickets for the postponed shows will be honored. The rescheduled dates will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the release.

“This is merely a pause. I’ve much more to sing,” Wilson continued in the statement before adding, “Respectfully, this is the last public statement l’d like to make on the matter.”

Wilson and her sister, Ann, founded Heart in the 1970s, and hits like “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man” and “Alone” have become radio staples. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

More than 50 shows at stadium and arena venues in dozens of cities across the U.S. and Canada are impacted by the postponement, the AP said.

Select shows were set to include performances from iconic bands Def Leppard and Journey. Heart has not announced whether those bands will accompany them at the rescheduled performances.

Heart had canceled the European leg of their tour in May, saying that Wilson had to have “a time-sensitive but routine procedure for which the minimum recovery time is six weeks.”

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Doobie Brothers sounded great revisiting iconic songs on 2024 tour in Phoenix

Michael McDonald rejoining the fold just in time for the 50th Anniversary Tour was a big deal for obvious reasons to anyone who grew up in the ‘70s when the Doobie Brothers ruled the airwaves with an endless string of pop hits that continue to define their place in music history.

He hadn’t done a Doobie Brothers tour since 1996 before they launched their anniversary tour in 2021 . He’s an amazing talent. And he did sing lead on several of their biggest singles, from “Takin’ it To the Streets” to “Minute by Minute” and “What a Fool Believes,” which took them to the top a second time on Billboard’s Hot 100.

The anniversary tour played Phoenix twice. And they’re still out there touring — and recording! — with McDonald, who seemed right at home from the time he strolled onstage and took his place behind the keyboards when the tour hit Footprint Center on Wednesday, June 26.

Doobie Brothers setlist: Every song Michael McDonald and crew did in Phoenix

Michael McDonald shared spotlight with Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons

McDonald shared the vocal spotlight with two founding members, guitarists Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, with Johnston out front on such crowd-pleasing classics as “Listen to the Music,” “Long Train Runnin’” and “China Grove” and Simmons at the wheel on a spirited “Jesus is Just Alright” and “Black Water,” the Doobies’ first chart-topping entry on the Hot 100.

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Even John McFee took a turn in the spotlight, swapping vocals with McDonald on the soulful “One Step Closer.”

All three guitarists — Johnston, Simmons and McFee, a multi-instrumentalist who nailed the blues-harp break on “Long Train Runnin’” and the fiddle on “Black Water” — had a chance to shine on lead guitar.

McDonald’s keyboard playing was fantastic.

A karaoke machine would probably have docked McDonald points for all the liberties he took with the delivery of his greatest hits, approaching “What a Fool Believes” and “Minute by Minute” as opportunities to re-explore his signature songs with the looseness of phrasing a jazz singer might have applied to re-interpreting those songs.

But here's the thing. He sounded great. As did Johnston, whose voice is apparently ageless, and Simmons.

Doobie Brothers touring members added to the magic of concert

The four official members were joined by touring bassist John Cowan, drummer Ed Toth, percussionist Mark Quinones and saxophone hero Marc Russo, whose habit of ending his solos really wailing on those high notes, often drew spontaneous ovations from the audience, especially on “Eyes of Silver” and “Long Train Runnin’.”

The video screen behind the stage was often filled with footage of the Doobie Brothers in the ‘70s — performance clips as well as old home movies of the band on tour in a plane that said the Doobieliner during “What a Fool Believes.”

It was especially thrilling to watch Simmons solo along to a younger version of himself on “Dependin’ on You.”

As long as they kept the focus on the Doobie Brothers, the visuals were great. The scenes of couples of a certain age embracing during “Here to Love You” felt uncomfortably close to a TV commercial on how you, too, can conquer erectile dysfunction with a hint of Folgers in your cup. Which is to say it felt a little corny.

Doobie Brothers tour puts focus on hit songs that define their legacy

They started the show on a high note with their cover of the Holland-Dozier-Holland standard “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While),” a Motown classic first recorded by Kim Weston that became one of the Doobie Brothers' biggest hits.

Before the set was through, they’d touched on nearly all the staples you’d expect while dusting off a highlight of their latest album, “Liberte,” a song called “Cannonball” that Simmons said he chose because he wanted to do a motorcycle song.

They also did “World Gone Wrong,” the title track to an album from 2010 that definitely lived up to its introduction of “We’re gonna take you down to New Orleans."

The Doobies held their heaviest hitters for the back half of the concert, bringing the set to a crowd-pleasing finish with “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “What a Fool Believes,” “Long Train Runnin’” and “China Grove” (which brought more people to their feet than any other song they’d done until that point)

Then they came back to open their encore with another of their most enduring hits, “Black Water,” which became a massive singalong. An instrumental version of “Amazing Grace” by Russo and McDonald gave way to a suitably spirited “Takin’ It to the Streets” before they signed with one final classic, “Listen to the Music.”

The Robert Cray Band opened for the Doobie Brothers in Phoenix

The Robert Cray Band opened with a set of truly soulful blues and R&B led by Cray, who squeezed out some amazing solos on guitar with testing the limits of his vocal range on several highlights of his set, including a slow-burning cover of “Sittin’ on Top of the World” and a suitably fiery version of “Hot.”

He’s got a great band, from George Sluppick swinging the beat with authority behind the kit to keyboard player Dover “White Cliffs” Weinberg coming through with something guaranteed to grab you by the collar every time he stepped into the spotlight, up to and including that ridiculously high note on the organ at the end of “Time Makes Two.”

Doobie Brothers tour setlist 2024: All the songs they played in Phoenix

Here’s every song the  Doobie Brothers played at Footprint Center  in Phoenix on Wednesday, June 26.

• "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)” (Kim Weston cover)
• “Here to Love You”
• “Dependin' on You”
• “Rockin' Down the Highway”
• “You Belong to Me”
• “Cannonball”
• “It Keeps You Runnin'”
• “Eyes of Silver”
• “One Step Closer” (John McFee and Michael McDonald on lead vocals)
• "World Gone Crazy"
• “Minute by Minute”
• “Without You”
• “Jesus Is Just Alright”
• “What a Fool Believes”
• “Long Train Runnin'”
• “China Grove”
• “Black Water”
• "Amazing Grace" (instrumental)
• “Takin' It to the Streets”
• “Listen to the Music”