KANSAS and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT coming to Tanger Center on October 16

Two legendary rock bands are setting out on tour together, with a stop at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts on October 16. Tickets are on sale Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com.

With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.

Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times!

For over 50 years, Blue Öyster Cult has thrilled rock fans with their provocative lyrics, stellar musicianship, and memorable hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.” A true pioneer in hard rock and heavy metal, BÖC has remained a vital force on the live music scene, delivering powerful, high-energy performances with a legacy that bridges generations. Their iconic symbol and deep catalog of music make every show a must-see event for rock enthusiasts. The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1's countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.