This morning Bob Seger called into Detroit disc jockey
Dick Purtan’s final
broadcast — and casually made a huge announcement. “We’re thinking about maybe a
tour later this year,” Seger said. “We’re looking at some dates and trying to
get some buildings, maybe October-November. We just started three days ago and
we’ll see what’s available, and of course we’ll play here in Detroit… See you at
the Palace [of Auburn Hills].” To get the latest
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Bob Seger North American Tour: Latest Show
Seger's love fest with Detroit comes to a triumphant end
March 17th, Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena
Main Set: Roll Me Away, Tryin’ to Live My Life Without You, Wreck This Heart, Mainstreet, Old Time Rock and Roll,
Wait for Me,
Face the Promise, Sunspot Baby, Betty Lou’s Gettin' Out Tonight,
We've Got Tonight, Turn the Page, Travelin’ Man/Beautiful Loser,
Real Mean Bottle (8 Minute Intermission), Simplicity, Ramblin Gamblin Man, C'est La Vie (You Can Never Tell),
Nutbush City Limits, Good For Me, The Fire Down Below, Horizontal Bop, Katmandu
1st Encore: Still the Same, Hollywood Nights
2nd Encore: Against the Wind, Rock and Roll Never
Forgets
Comments: The famous final scene played out to a
glorious ending on a beautiful St. Patrick's Day in the Motor
City. The sold out boisterous crowd was in high spirits
tonight with many of Bob's and Silver bullet Band family
members in attendance. Of course, Kid Rock is in the
house and Bob & kid perform "Real Mean Bottle" to a thunderous
ovation. As with the other Detroit shows,
Bob and the band throw down a spirited rendition of "Nutbush
City Limits" just like they did at Cobo in 1975.
The band also plays "Still the Same" in lieu of "Night Moves". Bob was
in the dedicating mode and dedicates "Old Time Rock and Roll"
to his daughter's piano teacher. "Good For Me" from
"Against the Wind" is played for the first time and dedicated
to Bob's wife. "Rock and Roll Never Forgets is dedicated
to the entire crew who worked on the tour. Just like 32
years ago, the tape machines were rolling in high gear for a
possible DVD. Bob mentions in an interview, the lighting
and sound wasn't up to par at the Auburn Hills concerts in
December. After the show, a party for 400 friends and
family is held at Joe Louis. Olympia Entertainment
renames the star dressing room, the "LIVE BULLET" room in
honor of Mr. Seger.
