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Many old-school groups seem to be releasing music this spring, either digitally re-mastered classics or brand spanking new music. Styx is heading out on tour to support its eight-album vinyl box set collection, which is slated for release May 12. No tour dates have been released yet, although tickets are to be available through Ticketmaster.

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago have announced a North American co-headlining summer tour. The Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire Heart and Soul Tour kicks off July 15 in Concord, Calif., with 25 dates, including DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston on Aug. 26.

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band announced this morning they will hit the road in support of Seger’s first new studio album in eight years, "Ride Out," with a tour supporting it opening in mid-November in Michigan with a Dec. 9 date at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Also appearing in Grand Rapids with Seger & The Silver Bullet Band is The J. Geils Band. "Ride Out,"

Motley Crue announced its final tour today, and the best part is that it kicks off right here in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on July 2 with Alice Cooper!  Get ready to buy your tickets, which go on sale this weekend, at all Ticketmaster locations.  This will be your last chance to see Motley Crue live!

I know WFGR doesn't play either of thses two, but it's interesting in it's own right. And it might be true. The self proclaimed "Backwoods Barbie" and "The Fame Monster" Lady Gaga might be in cahoots.

Here are the first two Seger tour dates...at least the Seger camp isn't drawing this out or anything...;)

Thanks to Jerry Noble...from Seger's website...Click on the album cover to see the video from bobseger.com...Stay Tuned Hmmmm...There's a map...with Michigan highlighted...wonder what THAT means? ;)