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520 Etc.: Kenny Loggins to give fundraiser performance

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Kenny Loggins has been many things to many people over the past three decades -- “a moving target” as he’s put it. In his time, Loggins has been a guitar-slinger with a psychedelic rock band, a hot young songwriter with a publishing deal, half of a legendary country-rock duo, a massively successful and accomplished solo artist, a sonic pioneer in the smooth jazz genre, a reigning soundtrack superstar, a rocker, a seeker, as well as an enduring recording artist and live performer whose most recent works have spoken deeply to both young audiences and decidedly adult and worldly concerns. At the heart of it all, there remains a brilliant singer-songwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless power of the song to communicate.

In the 80s, Loggins became more famous than ever as the king of the movie theme songs, thanks to massive smashes like "I'm Alright" (from Caddyshack), "Footloose" (from Footloose), "Danger Zone" (from Top Gun), and "Nobody's Fool" (from Caddyshack II). Loggins also continued to record albums that were introspective and deeply personal, including 1985’s Vox Humana, 1988’s Back to Avalon, 1991’s Leap of Faith (featuring “Conviction of the Heart,” a song Al Gore called “the unofficial anthem of the environmental movement”), The Unimaginable Life (1997) and 2003’s It’s About Time. During this same period, Loggins continued to take on new challenges like recording a Christmas album (1998’s December) and two successful and acclaimed CDs for children: 1994’s radiant Return To Pooh Corner and its worthy follow-up, More Songs From Pooh Corner.

In 2005, Kenny Loggins reunited with his former partner Jim Messina to great surprise and considerable acclaim. As much personally as musically, the Sittin’ In Again tour allowed Loggins to rediscover an old friendship. That done, Loggins finds himself doing again what he has always done -- writing and playing his songs, digging deep and looking toward the next step.


Tickets may be purchased through the web site below, or at any of the following outlets.
Coliseum Box Office, Charge by Phone - Tickets Unlimited (865) 656-4444 or toll free (877) 995-9961; “Tickets Unlimited” Outlets including all Knoxville area Cat's CDs and Cassettes, Disc Exchange, f y e Music (formerly Camelot) and the Rhythm Section in Gatlinburg. Please note all outlets are CASH ONLY! Tickets are subject to an additional “Tickets Unlimited” Service Charge.

Additional Information: Call the Coliseum Box Office Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (865) 215-8999.

Tickets website: Buy Tickets
More info website: Kenny Loggins Web Site
Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum Web Site
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Web Site
Presented by: B97.5
Produced by: Yester Years Music Palace

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