Sammy Hagar with Special Guest Collective Soul at the Toledo Zoo

Listen Up Toledo  |  04/27/2017 9:30 am

The Toledo Zoo is excited to reveal the next concert announcement for the 2017 Live Nation Concert Series. Sammy Hagar & The Circle with special guest Collective Soul will perform at the historic Zoo Amphitheatre on Wednesday, September 27.

According to his website, for almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multiplatinum solo career and his ride as the front man of Van Halen, the “Red Rocker” has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written like "I Can't Drive 55," "Right Now" and "Why Can't This Be Love." Hagar’s earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Van Halen. He is currently on his fourth platinum run with the super group Chickenfoot. Along his journey, Hagar has also become a dedicated philanthropist, a New York Times best-selling author and auspicious entrepreneur.

Collective Soul’s website states the group was born during the rise of grunge and alternative rock and broke into mainstream international popularity in ‘93 with the rock anthem “Shine.” The multi-platinum quintet has been making music for more than two decades since then and has a catalog of #1 hits under their belts.

An exclusive online pre-sale for Toledo Zoo members will take place through Ticketmaster beginning today at 10 a.m. and going through 10 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The general public will be able to purchase tickets beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. At that time, tickets may also be purchased through Live Nation, Ticketmaster or at the Zoo Box Office daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

For more information on this concert and all events happening at the Toledo Zoo, please visit toledozoo.org.