The Temptations & The Four Tops

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS

August 12th
Blaisdell Arena
7:30PM

August 14th
Waikoloa Bowl
7PM

August 15th
MACC Events Lawn
7PM

Honolulu - The legendary Motown sensations The Temptations and The Four Tops are coming together in Hawaii for three nights packed full of classic hits! You do not want to miss this very special double-bill! See The Temptations and The Four Tops live in concert at the Blaisdell Arena on Thursday, August 12th at 7:30PM; the Waikoloa Bowl on Saturday, August 14th at 7PM; and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Events Lawn Sunday, August 15th at 7PM.

The Temptations: For more than forty years the Temptations have been performing to sold-out crowds and recording successful records; they have withstood the test of time making them one of the most successful groups in music history. In 1960 two Detroit doo-wop groups, The Primes and The Distants, merged into one super-group, The Temptations! In 1964 the Temptations teamed up with singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson to record their first major hit "The Way You Do the Things you Do."  Soon after hits starting pouring out with songs such as: "Just My Imagination," "Ain't too Proud to Beg," "Masterpiece," "You're My Everything," "All I Need," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Beauty is Only Skin Deep," and "I Wish it Would Rain."   The Temptations have produced a multitude of hits but it was one song that established the group as the leaders of the Motown sound "My Girl," which is still their most successful hit to date! The Temptations became the definitive male vocal group of the 1960's but they gained long term success due to their ability to adapt to the popular music styles of the day while retaining their signature visual and vocal styles. The Temptations reconstructed their music to fit the Psychedelic sound of the 70's with hits such as "Papa Was A Rolling Stone," 'Run Away Child, Running Wild,' 'Cloud Nine,' and 'Psychedelic Shack.' The Temptations have gained tremendous cross-over success throughout the years and today they continue to wow crowds with their alluring sound, pristine look and refined dance moves while still remaining true to Temptations tradition.      The Temptations are:  Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon, Bruce Williamson

The Four Tops: One of the top Soul groups of the Motown era, the Four Tops have won the hearts of thousands with their captivating sound that blends pure vocal power with sweet harmonies and rhythm. The members of the group began their careers together while they were high school students in Detroit. In 1960 they signed to Motown records and the rest is history! They scored their first #1 hit 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)' in June 1965. An avalanche of hits soon followed with songs like: 'It's the Same Old Song,' 'Something About You,' "Baby I Need Your Loving," 'Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)', "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Bernadette," "Standing in the Shadows of Love," "Ain't No Women Like the One I Got," and "Keeper of the Castle." The Four Tops records often represented the epitome of the Motown Sound: simple distinctive melodies and rhymes combined with call-and-response lyrics. The Four Tops did not only find success in America they also became the most popular Motown group in England during the British invasion. The Four Tops are considered to be one of the greatest groups to ever come out of Detroit and became one of the top-tier performers on the Motown label. The Four Tops legacy is one of longevity, harmony, and soul.

The Four Tops are: Adbul "Duke" Fakir, Theo Peoples, Ronnie McNier, and Rokie Payton.

The Temptations and the Four Tops come together for the biggest Hawaii tour of the summer! Don't miss this rare opportunity, see the Temptations and the Four Tops together LIVE in concert at the Blaisdell Arena, August 12th at 7:30PM; Waikoloa Bowl, August 14th at 7PM; and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Events Lawn, August 15th at 7PM. All tickets go on sale THIS Saturday, July 10th at all locations. See ticket info below.

THE TEMPTATIONS  &  THE FOUR TOPS TICKET INFORMATION:

Honolulu
Blaisdell Arena
August 12th - 7:30PM

Tickets for the Thursday, August 12th Honolulu concert go on sale THIS Saturday, July 10th at 9AM. Purchase your tickets at the Blaisdell Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations: online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000

Big Island
Waikoloa Bowl
August 14th – 7PM

Tickets for the Saturday, August 14th Big Island concert go on sale THIS Saturday, July 10th . Purchase your tickets at CD Wizard, Big Island Surf - Hilo & Kona, Persimmons at Queen's Market Place, Kona Wine Market at Kona Commons, Ticketmaster at Wal-Mart Hilo & Kona and online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Maui
MACC EVENTS LAWN
August 15th – 7PM

Tickets for the Sunday, August 15th Maui concert go on sale to MACC Members THIS Saturday, July 10th, tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 17th. Purchase your tickets at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office, online at mauiarts.org or call 242-SHOW.