It was not the typical night in downtown Evansville when Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and Tesla made a stop at Ford Center. Ford Center packed the house at their first of many concerts that are lined up for its five year anniversary. Tesla started the night, followed by REO Speedwagon who ended their set just in time for fans to watch Lilly King take the Olympic gold for USA in the 100-Meter race. Just as soon as the lights went down for REO Speedwagon’s last song, you saw the community pride as the fans for all three bands and Lilly King ran to find the closest TV so they could witness USA winning another metal in Rio.
Def Leppard kept up the high energy from the night singing all the fan favorites. “It’s always great when there is a packed house. With the continued community support, more acts of this level will look to perform at the Ford Center,†stated Ford Center’s Executive Director, Scott Schoenike.
Continuing Ford Center’s five year anniversary celebration is Dolly Parton – August 10, John Fogerty – August 27, Cirque Du Soleil: Toruk – September 2-4, Make America Rock Again – September 12th, WWE LIVE – September 17 and I Love the 90’s – September 22.
