 Since the group's formation in
1973, Journey has earned 19 top 40 singles, including classic rock
staples such as "Wheel in the Sky," "Any Way You Want It," "Don't
Stop Believin'," "Separate Ways" and its signature ballad "Open
Arms," and 25 gold and platinum albums. Its "Greatest Hits" album is
certified 15 times platinum, awarding the band an elite
diamond-certification. For more information, visit
www.journeymusic.com.
"Our team is putting together an outstanding lineup of musical
performers," said Gov. Pat Quinn, who is a huge country music fan.
"From classic rock bands Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon to country
superstars Toby Keith, Gary Allan, The Band Perry and Thompson
Square, this year's entertainment is going to be something you don't
want to miss."
"The state fair receives a lot of suggestions, both solicited and
unsolicited, about concerts it should book," added Amy Bliefnick,
manager of the fair. "No performer, in my experience, has been
requested more frequently than Journey. Fairgoers have been asking
me for this show for eight years, and I'm pleased to announce the
band has agreed to play here."
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Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on April 27. They
can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling
1-800-745-3000 or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet.
The 2013 fair begins Aug. 8 and continues through Aug. 18.
Additional information about the Grandstand lineup is posted on the
Illinois State Fair's website at
www.illinoisstatefair.info.
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Illinois State Fair
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Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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